ABOUT EVANS HEAD

One of the Northern Rivers best kept secrets, Evans Head is a peaceful yet thriving coastal town with long sandy beaches, breathtaking headlands, a pristine river and the town is surrounded by Broadwater National Park to the north and Bundjalung National Park to the South.

10km from Pacific Hwy
75km south of Byron Bay
180km south of Brisbane
700km north of Sydney
Population 2700

Evans Head offers safe swimming in the River and patrolled beaches during the holiday seasons as well as uncrowded surf beaches around the headlands.

The Evans River and its many creeks and tributaries are teaming with wildlife and offers excellent canoeing, boating and fishing in pristine waters.

Bundjalung N.P, Broadwater N.P. and Goanna Headland have many bushwalking trails through Australian heath and littoral rainforest and are ideal places for to appreciate our native flora and fauna, go bird watching or go whale watching from September to November.

Appreciate the whole area by driving from the centre of town across the Bridge, past the Boat Harbour take the Ocean drive and enjoy spectacular views from Razorback Lookout. Walk along the training wall to see the dolphins at the River mouth, watch the trawlers as they cross the bar to bring you a bounty of fresh seafood.

Evans Head has cafes, restaurants and plenty of accommodation options for every traveller. Other attractions include kayak tours, surf school, fishing charters, massages, tennis, golf, bowls and an extensive network of cycling paths to explore the town

Evans Head has something to offer everyone and is an ideal holiday destination for families or those looking for a quiet, uncrowded getaway to rest and relax all year round. Come, escape and enjoy our way of life where if you’re lucky you may even get a whole beach to yourself.