With over 30 kilometres of coast to explore, our region is a beach-lovers paradise. Secluded coves, rocky inlets, sweeping headlands and large stretches of clean, white sand are just some of the features you will find when traversing our unique coastline.
4WD beach access point is located at Evans Head on Terrace Street, for the more adventurous traveller. Please be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding 4WD beach access which can be viewed on Richmond Valley Council’s website.
Evans Head | Patrolled | Accessible
Evans Head | Dog Friendly| 4WD Access
Main Beach in Evans Head is the primary patrolled beach in the Richmond Valley, with professional lifeguards and volunteer Surf Life Saving patrols stationed during summer school holidays, long weekends, and peak periods. Always swim between the red and yellow flags.
Dogs are allowed off-leash in designated sections of Airforce Beach (north of the 4WD access track up to the boundary of Broadwater National Park). Be sure to check local signage at beach access points and clean up after your pet to protect nesting coastal bird habitats.
The shallow, crystal-clear estuaries along the Evans River foreshore offer calm, wave-free waters protected from ocean swells—making it the top choice for toddlers, stand-up paddleboarding, and family picnics. Broadwater Beach also offers quiet shoreline paddling near the creek mouth during low tide.
No. A valid Richmond Valley 4WD beach driving permit is not required prior to driving on approved beach corridors. Drivers must strictly adhere to speed limits, stick to the intertidal zone between high and low tide marks, and yield to pedestrians and wildlife.
Evans Head features breaks for all skill levels. Beginners love the gentle, rolling waves inside the main river mouth and Main Beach, while experienced surfers head to the famous Evans Head Breakwall or Goanna Headland for fast, quality right-hand point breaks.
