

Small rocky island at the Clarence River mouth near Yamba, Pelican Island is a concentrated seabird and coastal-landscape subject — pelicans, cormorants, tide-sculpted rocks, breaking surf and calm estuary reflections. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm side lighting on birds and rocks; blue hour and low tide reveal foreground textures. Easily reached from the Yamba breakwall/river mouth viewing points; no entry fees, street parking nearby but expect weekends and holidays to be busy. Bring


Small rocky island at the Clarence River mouth near Yamba, Pelican Island is a concentrated seabird and coastal-landscape subject — pelicans, cormorants, tide-sculpted rocks, breaking surf and calm estuary reflections. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm side lighting on birds and rocks; blue hour and low tide reveal foreground textures. Easily reached from the Yamba breakwall/river mouth viewing points; no entry fees, street parking nearby but expect weekends and holidays to be busy. Bring