Our Guest Service Exec, Mon, spends her days helping guests settle in — and her weekends exploring every corner of the Clarence Coast. Here are her top picks to help you make the most of your stay at Calypso Yamba Holiday Park
🍽 Mon’s Favourite Places to Eat
Thai Payu
Warm atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff, and the kind of Thai food that keeps people coming back again and again. A local favourite for good reason.
Sassafras Pizza (Takeaway)
Perfect after a big day out. They’re known for delicious pizzas and the best gluten-free bases in town — plus they employ lots of local teens.
🍻 Best Spot for a Relaxed Drink
Yamba Shores Tavern
A laid-back riverside pub ideal for a quiet afternoon beverage. Less busy than the pub in town, with beautiful views over the water.
🌊 Mon’s Go-To Swim Spots
Convent Beach
Sheltered from southerly winds and a gorgeous spot to soak up the warm north sun — especially on cooler winter days.
Green Point Cove
Great for a paddle and taking in the scenery, but only recommended for experienced swimmers.
🚶♀️ Favourite Local Walks
Mara Creek Walk (Angourie)
Mon’s #1 pick. Start early to see wildlife, or head out on a drizzly morning when everything feels alive. Peaceful, scenic, and full of nature.
Washpool National Park (Day Trip)
A little further out past Grafton, but absolutely worth it. Stunning rainforest trails and a perfect escape for nature lovers.
☕ Best Coffee Spots
Pinewood Corner
Right next door to Calypso — consistently great coffee and lovely local owners.
Laneway Lunchbox
Hot coffee, delicious food, and a friendly vibe. Another one of Mon’s go-tos.
🐾 Pet-Friendly Beaches (for guests travelling with dogs)
- Pippi Beach (Dolphin Park Carpark → Barri Point): Off-leash
- Whiting Beach (Carpark sign → navigation marker): On-leash
- Yamba Breakwall & Green Point Cove: On-leash
- Green Point Carpark Park Area & Wattle Park: Off-leash
And more here
🎣 Fishing Tips From Mon
There are too many great spots to list — which is good news for you.
If you’re unsure where to go, visit the bait & tackle shop just 100m from Calypso. They’ll tell you exactly what’s biting, the best bait to use, and the right spot for the day.
(You can even drop a line right off our pontoon!)
🛍 Mon’s Favourite Local Shops
Embella Jewellery
Beautiful coastal jewellery and a hard-to-leave-without-buying-something kind of store.
Op Shops in Yamba & Maclean
If you love a good thrift find, Yamba has three great options — and nearby Maclean has five fantastic ones. Try an op-shop trail for something fun and different.
