| private rooms with en suite facilities are available; some add flat-screen tvs. amenities include a simple cafe/bar and a communal kitchenette, plus a game room, and a rooftop terrace with an outdoor plunge pool and town views. basic mixed-gender and female-only dorms offer lockers; bathrooms are shared. upgraded dorms come with ceiling fans (theres no air-conditioning). this informal hostel in a lively area with shops and casual eateries is a 13-minute walk from pippi beach and 13 km from the a1 highway. parking, city tours and surf lessons can be arranged. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport 1 hr 25
Yamba Lighthouse (9 min)
White lighthouse that has been providing a permanent light for local shipping since 1880. Bundjalung National Park (32 min)
Coastal reserve with forest & clifftop hiking trails, beaches, rental cabins & campgrounds. Yamba Main Beach Parking Area (10 min) Yamba Beach (9 min) Turners Beach (13 min)
Beach and surfing Yamba Waters Holiday Park (4 min)
Holiday center with camping & permanent fixtures, an activity room, store & shared pool area. Iluka Nature Reserve (37 min)
Rainforest, nature reserve, and nature Convent Beach (14 min)
Small sandy beach with some tree shade surrounded by boulders & cliffs once overlooked by a nunnery. Angourie Blue Pool (7 min)
Picturesque freshwater pool, a popular destination for swimming & cliff diving, with ocean views. Pippi Beach (16 min)
Beach and surfing Spooky Beach (7 min)
Beach and surfing Whiting Beach (13 min)
Riverfront inlet with fine sand & a backdrop of trees, plus parking, boat access & restrooms. Yamba River Markets (6 min) South Head Park (17 min) Yamba Museum (5 min) | 
