A coastal residential area with a lighthouse in the distance, houses along the shoreline, and a grassy park with a building and picnic table in the foreground.

Welcome to Yaegl
Eco-Tourism

At the mouth of the Clarence River on the North Coast of NSW, Pilot Hill, Yamba is the coastal destination that holiday dreams are made of, pristine beaches, superb surf breaks and marine parks that brim with dolphins, sea turtles and migrating whales – all enveloped by the Clarence River and beaches. Yamba delivers a thriving food scene including the best locally caught seafood.

Contemporary Aboriginal cultural values surrounding Pilot Hill include conservation of natural attributes including vegetation, soil and the beach, harvesting bush tucker, conservation of cultural heritage, rowing, fishing and swimming.

A small house with a covered porch, picnic table, and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence, with a lighthouse and ocean in the background under a clear blue sky.

Lighthouse Cottage Pilot Hill

The grassy coastal headland offers spectacular 180 degree coastal views in Yamba.

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A small house with a covered porch, built with beige siding and red trim, surrounded by a lawn and garden bed. There are trees and a lighthouse in the distance under a clear blue sky.

A place to explore

Pilot Hill Lighthouse cottage  is one of Yamba’s most sought-after holiday homes, just a short walk to Main Beach, cafés, pubs, clubs, supermarkets, and within iconic lighthouse reserve. Whether you’re looking to explore the town, relax by the ocean, or enjoy a meal at a local favourite, everything is within easy reach.

Sustainability

Yaegl Eco-tourism Lighthouse Cottage is working towards meeting the Global Sustainable Tourism and the Australian Eco-tourism Certification.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Yaegl peoples, Traditional Custodians of the lands and pay tribute and respect to the Elders both past and present and emerging of the Yaegl nations.

Cultural

Pilot Hill holds great importance for the Yaegl communities. It serves as a link between present-day community members and their ancestors, as well as the fishing and holiday camping traditions associated with Yamba.

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