This island to the west of Yamba is the second largest of the Clarence River's 100 islands. The rich flood plains have long prime sugar cane country but more recently prawns from farms have been established on land adjacent to the river.
The main road between Yamba and Maclean bisects the island and minor roads branch off leading to some excellant fishing spots and to wonderful hide-aways such as caravan parks and homestays.
Temperatures for Palmers Island
Palmers Island has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Palmers Island is approximately 28 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 18 °c.
Palmers Island has warm winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Palmers Island is approximately 21 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 8 °c.
| MONTH | LOW °c | HIGH °c |
| January | 18 | 29 |
| February | 19 | 28 |
| March | 17 | 27 |
| April | 14 | 26 |
| May | 11 | 23 |
| June | 8 | 21 |
| July | 7 | 20 |
| August | 8 | 21 |
| September | 10 | 24 |
| October | 13 | 26 |
| November | 15 | 27 |
| December | 17 | 28 |
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