AuthorsMelissa MasonM

Melissa Mason

Travel Journalist

Melissa Mason is a freelance journalist who loves road tripping and car snacks. Previously holding Editor roles at ELLE, marie claire, Broadsheet and Pedestrian.TV, she now writes travel and lifestyle content for a wealth of Australian titles like SMH, Mamamia and Urban List, as well as copywriting for international brands. Outside of writing, she loves walks with her dog Ted, a great Sunday afternoon with friends, and op shopping. If she could be anywhere right now it would be lounging on a hammock at a tropical resort with a great romantic fantasy book.
Yamba airbnbs
Yamba

15 Yamba Airbnbs for a blissful beach escape

The best way to immerse yourself in the laidback surf culture of Yamba? By renting one of the best Yamba Airbnbs in and around town.

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Yamba accommodation
Yamba

The best Yamba accommodation for a coastal getaway

Whether you’re poised to splurge or pinching every penny, the best Yamba accommodation will sort every traveller out.

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the light-filled dining space at El Ocaso, Yamba
Yamba

13 of the best Yamba restaurants to book for 2025

Whether you’re planning a full-on eating itinerary or just stopping through town, the best Yamba restaurants provide delicious and diverse delights.

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surfing at Wategos Beach, Byron Bay
Yamba

Every stop to make on a Yamba to Byron Bay road trip

Surf beaches, nostalgic coastal towns and dense tropical wilderness – the road trip from Yamba to Byron Bay has it all.

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Sydney to Yamba road trip
Yamba

Every unmissable stop along a Sydney to Yamba road trip

Driving from Sydney to Yamba involves hugging the NSW coast but if you stick solely to the Pacific Highway you’ll miss some beautiful beachside secrets.

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high tea at Agnes High Tea Pavilion, B Farm, Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle

6 of the best places for a decadent high tea in Newcastle

Scones, petit fours and (of course) a perfectly brewed tea. Decadent high tea experiences are something Newcastle does well.

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Dangar Falls in NSW
Yamba

8 incredible waterfalls near Yamba worthy of a day trip

Far north NSW is filled with natural wonders beyond its famous beaches. Skip the sand and head inland to experience its spectacular waterfalls.

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Homegrown Markets at the Station in Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle

7 treasure-packed Newcastle markets to add to your diary

Produce straight from farmers and locally-made goods you won’t find elsewhere – Newcastle’s best markets have it all.

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Mount Majura Vineyard in Canberra
Canberra

8 Canberra wineries you need to visit

Canberra's wineries are beginning to rival some of the top names in vino.

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