GENERAL INFO
As always, Auswalk supports the local economy and are fully supported by Parks NSW.
This walk covers more than 60km distance averaging just over 15km per day. The walking is mostly easy to moderate. There is some extended beach walking on sand and undulating tracks. The walk is relatively easy and allows for plenty of time to explore the region or simply stay and explore the coast yourself. You will also need to wade across a creek or two. This will usually be ankle to knee-deep but it can be a little deeper from time to time. If you have flexibility with regard to your departure date then we can line up the tide to have you walk across Coorindi River (more of an estuary), the water can be up to your hips. If the tide is unfavourable we can have you walk back from Station Creek, miss the last 3 km on a beach, and have you cross the Wooli River once again.
There are lots of transfers on this walk so if we can share them amongst more people we can offer a $200 discount per pax for groups of 4 or more.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
HOW TO GET THERE
This 6-day self-guided walking holiday starts in Ballina and has you transferred to Yamba. Inexpensive flights are available from both Melbourne and Sydney with Jetstar and Virgin. From Brisbane or the Gold Coast, it is about three hours by car, a bit longer by bus, to Yamba the start of the walk. If you have travelled to the walk by car you will be transferred back to your car at Yamba. More detailed information will be provided post-booking.
WEATHER
This walk is available from May through to October (April and November if you’re prepared to walk in a little heat).
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s Yamba information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
This walking holiday includes some sections of beach walking, so we need to take into account the tide times when choosing a starting date. Check the tide charts online at the Bureau of Meteorology and select the pin for North West Solitary Island or Yamba. Please contact us in the office if you require assistance.
INSURANCE
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
SELF GUIDED
6 DAYS
Easy to Moderate
Julie F
Coastline walking is so rewarding in such a different way to outback and bush walking. Ones appreciation for the immense, expansive beaches is lifted way past what imagination can do.
Suzanne F
Overall a fabulous experience that encompassed beautiful nature walks, amazing food and great accommodation at the Yamba Beach Hotel.
Lindy H
A really enjoyable experience and a great getaway from the city. It was lovely to spend days wandering beautiful white and aqua beaches with no one else in sight, and seeing lots of birds, dolphins, fish and other wildlife. Friendly drivers were there to greet us at the end of a days walk. Not having to worry about booking transport, accommodation and meals was a great bonus. The 5 days felt like a much longer break. NSW north coast is an amazing and very relaxing place to discover! Thank you Auswalk.
Lance W
The transfers arranged by Brad and Neal were very convenient and we were kept advised as we went along. Everyone was very pleasant where we stayed and ate. The walk was easy in parts and hard as well so it was challenging but not too much so, the bird life in particular was wonderful, and the spring flowers, we saw snakes, monitors, kangaroos, whales and so on. Thoroughly enjoyed thanks and big thank you to Anne who was our main contact in the office.
Garry W
I recently waked the Yuraygir Coastal Walk, organised through Auswalk with a group of friends. This is our 4th walk with them and again was well organised great notes, food and accommodation was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole walk, some challenging sections across rocks, something to see around avery corner. Thanks Auswalk.