Natural Attractions

Walk along Yamba’s Pippi Beach, northern NSW, at low tide and you’re still likely to see the odd shellfish of the same name, but not nearly as many as there were before sand mining and overharvesting in the mid-1900s.

The Pippis may have thinned out, but the beach that bears the name remains a Yamba institution, for this is the beach to turn to when the warmer months spring up.

Pippi Beach lies on the southern exposed side of Yamba’s beachfront. As a result, it cops the brunt of any southern swells marching up the coast and can be unpredictable, with strong currents and shifting conditions. The northern end of the beach is patrolled during summer holidays. It’s advised to swim between the flags where lifeguards are on watch.

Pippi Beach features picnic tables, parking and toilet facilities.

Southern Pippi Beach – down towards Flat Rock is a leash free-area for dogs, and is a beloved morning walk routine for Yamba residents of the two-and four-legged variety.