Located on the mouth of the Evans River and on the coast, the fishing village has plenty to offer for visitors. There is a permanent prawn fleet based there, you may wish to try some of these very fresh prawns.
The town beach has good surf but is protected from the occasional big swells from the south east. Situated between the National Parks of Broadwater and Bundjalung, it is a perfect place to explore nature at its best.
Places to Visit
Paperbark Gallery Working Studios
The purpose built Paperbark Gallery Working Studios and Showroom features furniture making and restoration, graphic design and calligraphic arts, as well as works from regional local artists.
Located in the Arts and Industry Estate, Canberra Road. Phone: +061 2 6682 5188.
Evans Head Memorial Museum
With a collection of military and civilian aircraft, the Evans Head Memorial Museum showcases history and the planes and stories that make it so: Evans Head Memorial Museum.
Surrounds
Bundjalung National Park
With gorgeous beaches, lagoons and waterways, Bundjalung National Park protects this part of the NSW Coast. Kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, surfing and just enjoying the fresh ocean air while exploring the park are all popular activities, as is fishing.
In the central part of the park, there are wetlands and lagoons, with a diverse variety of wildlife. Camping is available. Last but not least, it also has some 38kms of glorious beaches.
Iluka Nature Reserve
Close to the town of Iluka, the nature reserve is a tranquil rainforest and part of the World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Head up to the Iluka Bluff lookout for fantastic views of the coast and ocean, you may even see passing pods of migratory whales in the winter and spring.
Broadwater National Park
The Broadwater National Park is perfect place to spot a whole host of Australian animals and birds. The beaches are backed by tall sand dunes that date back to the last ice ages and numerous walking tracks that take you to all the interesting places.
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Evans Head and Surrounds
Evans Head on the Map: Far North Coast Map NSW.
Located on the mouth of the Evans River and on the coast, the fishing village has plenty to offer for visitors. There is a permanent prawn fleet based there, you may wish to try some of these very fresh prawns.
The town beach has good surf but is protected from the occasional big swells from the south east. Situated between the National Parks of Broadwater and Bundjalung, it is a perfect place to explore nature at its best.
Places to Visit
Paperbark Gallery Working Studios
The purpose built Paperbark Gallery Working Studios and Showroom features furniture making and restoration, graphic design and calligraphic arts, as well as works from regional local artists.
Located in the Arts and Industry Estate, Canberra Road. Phone: +061 2 6682 5188.
Evans Head Memorial Museum
With a collection of military and civilian aircraft, the Evans Head Memorial Museum showcases history and the planes and stories that make it so: Evans Head Memorial Museum.
Surrounds
Bundjalung National Park
With gorgeous beaches, lagoons and waterways, Bundjalung National Park protects this part of the NSW Coast. Kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, surfing and just enjoying the fresh ocean air while exploring the park are all popular activities, as is fishing.
In the central part of the park, there are wetlands and lagoons, with a diverse variety of wildlife. Camping is available. Last but not least, it also has some 38kms of glorious beaches.
Iluka Nature Reserve
Close to the town of Iluka, the nature reserve is a tranquil rainforest and part of the World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Head up to the Iluka Bluff lookout for fantastic views of the coast and ocean, you may even see passing pods of migratory whales in the winter and spring.
Broadwater National Park
The Broadwater National Park is perfect place to spot a whole host of Australian animals and birds. The beaches are backed by tall sand dunes that date back to the last ice ages and numerous walking tracks that take you to all the interesting places.
North East Map of NSW
Map of the North East Map of NSW.
NSW Regions
Map of Regions
Northern Rivers
North from here is the Northern Rivers Region: Northern Rivers NSW.
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