Like many of us, Australian Traveller magazine has had a long love affair with Yamba on the NSW North Coast. From its pristine beaches and coastal walks to a thriving food scene and events calendar filled with festivals, markets and sports — all enveloped by national parks and wilderness reserves — little wonder it has become a travel hotspot.

In this latest piece, local Melissa Mason shows us how Yamba has evolved from a laid-back beach holiday to an "impressive beachside destination". And while it may refer to Yamba as “the new Byron”, we think this little slice of paradise will always retain its own unique personality.

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