They say Yamba has the ‘best weather in Australia’, but what should you do if the rain decides to roll in on your very special holiday? Never fear - there’s plenty to do!

Here’s a list of our top 5 fun things to do in Yamba when it's raining:

1. Go to the Yamba Cinema - it’s old-school and full of charm.

2. Visit the Yamba Bowling Club - free indoor climbing wall, game room and soft play for the kids. It also has tenpin bowling for a fee.

3. Visit the Yamba Museum and get to know our rich history you.

4. Visit the Clarence Distillery or Sanctus Brewery for a fun afternoon out.

5. Shop in our many beautiful boutiques. Read our Yamba Boutique Guide.

There are also a few little day trips you can do from Yamba and Angourie - the nearby Scottish town of MacLean is very sweet and is the home of Botero coffee, antique stores and art galleries; take a very scenic drive to the Ulmarra Hotel for lunch in a quintessential Aussie pub and beer garden on the banks of the Clarence River. This town also boasts a handful of wonderful antique stores; or catch the ferry from Yamba to Iluka for lunch at the Iluka pub. Read our Day Trip Guide.

The rain doesn’t usually hang around for long, but rest assured there are plenty of great things to do in Yamba on those rare rainy days!

What is your favourite thing to do in Yamba when it's raining?

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