The best glamping pod rentals near Yamba, New South Wales

On the New South Wales north coast, Yamba has always been at the top of the hit list for surfers and beach-goers. Nearby Angourie Point is famous for its much-revered right-hand break, and with six beaches within walking distance of the Yamba town centre (and many more a short drive away), there’s no shortage of places to hit the water. Other highlights include the plunge-worthy Blue Pool—a huge rock quarry that filled with freshwater when an underground spring was disturbed sometime last century—and an enticing saltwater rock pool on Main Beach. And did we mention the prawns? They’re famous, too.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Riverview Lodge Glamping

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54km from Yamba · 1 site · Lodging · Seelands, NSW

Riverview Lodge is situated on 50 acres of a working cattle property. The lodge sits high on the banks of the beautiful Clarence River. There is only one glampsite on the property, with fishing, swimming, and kayaking all within walking distance. Enjoy beautiful river frontage, escarpments, and picnic spaces. Equine Assisted Therapy experiences are available upon request. Rest Point Hotel is less than 20 km from the property, and Grafton City is only a 25 km drive away. The property has formed dirt road access, suitable for vehicles with normal clearance. Off-grid power and a modern, smell-free composting toilet are provided!

On the New South Wales north coast, Yamba has always been at the top of the hit list for surfers and beach-goers. Nearby Angourie Point is famous for its much-revered right-hand break, and with six beaches within walking distance of the Yamba town centre (and many more a short drive away), there’s no shortage of places to hit the water. Other highlights include the plunge-worthy Blue Pool—a huge rock quarry that filled with freshwater when an underground spring was disturbed sometime last century—and an enticing saltwater rock pool on Main Beach. And did we mention the prawns? They’re famous, too.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Riverview Lodge Glamping

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54km from Yamba · 1 site · Lodging · Seelands, NSW

Riverview Lodge is situated on 50 acres of a working cattle property. The lodge sits high on the banks of the beautiful Clarence River. There is only one glampsite on the property, with fishing, swimming, and kayaking all within walking distance. Enjoy beautiful river frontage, escarpments, and picnic spaces. Equine Assisted Therapy experiences are available upon request. Rest Point Hotel is less than 20 km from the property, and Grafton City is only a 25 km drive away. The property has formed dirt road access, suitable for vehicles with normal clearance. Off-grid power and a modern, smell-free composting toilet are provided!

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Farzin

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Riverview Lodge Glamping

The location, the sites, the hosts and everything screams a unique, intimate and solitude experience you want to enjoy. Clean, great view and private clamping you dont want to miss if you are around as we were for Grafton Jacaranda Festival. Thank you Elizabeth and your stay is now in my favs list.

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The best glamping pods near Yamba guide

When to go

The water is warm enough for swimming from September through April. Jacaranda season is late spring, with a jacaranda festival in early November. The Maclean Highland Gathering takes places in April, featuring Scottish games, music, and dancing. Yamba’s prawns are perfect year-round, and with so many beaches to choose from, there’s always good surf nearby.

Know before you go

Yamba is a 7-hour drive north on the Pacific Highway from Sydney, or about a 3-hour drive south of Brisbane along the same coastal route.
Several local surfing schools offer kayak hires and surf lessons, including the Yamba-Angourie Surf School, where three-time Australian surfing champion Jeremy Walters shows newbies the ropes.
The cliff-top Pacific Hotel is a fantastic spot for a sundown drink with a phenomenal view. This spot also does good pub bistro classics and usually has live music on summer weekends.
Among the best places in Yamba to buy prawns is the Prawn Shack, run by the Clarence River Fishermens' Co-op at the Yamba Marina. The seafood comes straight from the fishing trawlers, and you can’t get much fresher than that.