Where the mighty Clarence River meets the sea on the NSW North Coast, the Clarence Valley serves some of the freshest seafood in the state. The working fishing towns of Yamba and Iluka land prawns, oysters, mud crabs and fish daily, while the fertile river flats behind them grow sugar cane, tropical fruit, coffee and macadamias — a relaxed, river-to-plate food trail well off the tourist track.
What to taste
Buy just-caught prawns and fish straight from the co-op at Yamba, slurp Clarence River oysters, and pair them with a beachfront view. Inland, follow the farm gates for tropical fruit, macadamias and coffee, and browse the growing cafe scene of Yamba and Maclean.
How to do the trail
Base yourself in Yamba and explore the river towns by car (and the Yamba–Iluka ferry). It’s about 8 hours north of Sydney. Combine with North Coast beaches and national parks.
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