I keep a mental list of my favourite places in the world, both those at home and those discovered abroad that are both beautiful and have made me very happy. I’ve added to the list after spending a few days in Yamba and Angourie.
Yamba is perched at the tip of the coast line, about a two-hour drive north of Coffs Harbour. The drive there takes us through orchards, sugarcane plantations and pastureland and follows the curve of the Clarence River. Angourie is a small village, accessible via Yamba and is further south. At Angourie’s southern end is the Yuraygir National Park and the village winds around one of the most famous surf breaks in all of Australia. Gordon Merchant, the founder of Billabong, grew up here and has built a gorgeous mansion for his family on a cliff overlooking Angourie’s beaches.
Both places are magical in their own ways. Neither place has to try very hard to attract people, and are popular with vacationing Aussies. The region is home to several different beaches so Dane and I tried out the surf in a few spots. Also on the agenda was a walk around Angourie Point and a trip to the Blue Pools where you can join fearless local kids and dive off a huge cliff. I have to admit, I stood at the top and contemplated it for quite awhile before Dane talked me into it.
This is one of those places that’s so completely laid back you wonder how anyone gets any work done. And maybe no one does work around here. It’s one of those perfect spots to spend the days lazing away in the sun and surf and the water is that gorgeous turquoise colour that cameras can never fully capture. I’d come back for a holiday anytime- maybe I’ll meet Mr. Merchant and he’ll offer me a guest room!
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