Yamba Cove’s homeowners are proving themselves quite an active bunch of over-50s. And there’s no question they live in one of the country’s most picturesque coastal locales which makes staying fit and active easy breezy.
Not only do Palm Lake Resort Yamba Cove homeowners enjoy the great outdoors for the betterment of their health, their resort management team members do, too. Leading the physical wellness charge, Sales Manager Monique Lee says she has recently returned to completing regular weekend Parkruns – and has been encouraging homeowners to join her.
“I’ve long been into the Parkrun scene,” Monique says. “I did regular Parkruns when I was based at Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba and also on the Sunshine Coast when I was working at Palm Lake Resort Caloundra Cay. I’ve also done some half-marathons in my time.”
For those unaware, Parkrun is a global series of free weekly 5km community running events that are open to everyone, regardless of pace. Participants can walk, jog or run these timed events held in local community parklands typically on Saturday mornings. To get an official time emailed through at the conclusion of the Parkun, participants must register online beforehand and bring along a scannable barcode. Many Parkruns promote a post-event coffee where people gather to socialise – which is one of the lovely things about the Parkrun community.
“My partner, John, and I have just completed our first Parkrun here at Yamba with some of our homeowners joining us. I would love to get a regular Palm Lake Resort Yamba Cove Parkrun group together – I’ve already organised t-shirts for us!”
There’s no doubt that modern Palm Lake Resorts are built to support homeowners in their quest for better health, wellness and longevity. Staying active – physically and mentally – is the key. It’s a trend we’ve seen, and we’ve supported in our resort masterplans, consistently in recent years. At Yamba Cove, homeowners also love to ride their bikes. The Yamba area offers plentiful cycle paths and mostly flat terrain, other than a few leg-pumping hills as you get closer to the coastline. While it’s a wonderful suburb for beginner cyclists, once homeowners are confident on two wheels, the greater Northern Rivers really opens up a wealth of possibility. Yamba Cove homeowners Ron and Annie will tell you that they love the freedom and adventure that their bikes bring.
“Our favourite ride is the smooth coastal path from Palm Lake Resort out to Angourie,” Annie says. “The ride offers the safety of a wide two-lane cycleway with gentle grades and before you know it, you’ve emerged at the beautiful Blue and Green Pools, unflustered and ready for a picnic stop or coffee at a local cafe before the return run.”
“Another sweet flat loop is along the riverfront at Ford Park and beside the Clarence River toward Turners and Whiting Beach,” Ron says. “It’s a peaceful ride with views of the water and plenty of benches for a rest and a coffee stop. For those of us 60-plus, this is pure gold! No lung-punishing hills, beautiful scenery at every bend and the perfect excuse to take things slow, enjoy a picnic, chat, soak in the salt-air and think about your next ride.”
With Monique and John recently picking up two new eBikes, they’re also now enjoying (and conquering!) the coastal bike paths. “Yamba Cove really is the perfect address for over-50s who like to stay active. You can’t beat our location for inspiring those walks, runs and rides but the homeowners themselves are also encouraging and inspiring each other to get out and about – and it’s so wonderful to see.”
