Welcome to Evans Head
One of the region’s best kept secrets, the laidback fishing village of Evans Head is an attractive holiday destination for all travellers. Known as the ‘jewel in the crown of the Richmond Valley’, Evans Head boasts long unspoilt beaches, fantastic fishing, whale watching and a highly recommended surf break.
From Razorback Lookout on Goanna Headland and Dirawong Reserve you can take in breathtaking panoramic views of the coast. During the winter months, keep an eye out for whales migrating up and down the coastline.
The picturesque Evans River is ideal for on-water activities with two boat ramps, sandy river flats and a small boat harbour. The crystal clear, turquoise water is inviting year round and is accommodating for swimmers of all ages.
Evans Head is surrounded by national parks and river estuaries, giving you a natural setting to relax and explore the hidden gem of the Northern NSW coast. For 4WD access and dogs on the beach, visit the Council website here.
For a downloadable map of Evans Head click here.
Trawler to Table
You cannot get any closer to the source than this. Take a stroll down to the marina and visit the iconic Evans Head Fishermen’s Co-Op. Watch the local trawlers tie up to the wharf after a morning at sea, and walk out with prawns, mud crabs, and ocean-fresh fish caught right off our coastline that very day. Wrap it up in butcher’s paper and head straight for the riverbanks for the ultimate coastal feast.
Did you know?
Evans Head holds an incredible chapter in global aviation history! During World War II, our sleepy coastal village transformed into RAAF Station Evans Head—purported to be the largest military training base in the Southern Hemisphere. Over 5,500 personnel lived and trained right here, including iconic Aussie actor Chips Rafferty! Today, the heritage-listed aerodrome features the only original, unmodified Bellman aircraft hangar left on its original site out of the 17 built during the war.
Worth the stop
Just south of the town center lies the spectacular Dirawong Reserve, a deeply sacred Aboriginal cultural landscape and an absolute paradise for nature lovers. Follow the coastal walking tracks as they wind through vibrant heathland, pristine rock pools, and dramatic sea cliffs. If you are visiting between June and November, the high headlands here act as a spectacular natural grandstand for spotting humpback whales migrating right past the coast.
