Holiday rentals in Evans Head

A Taste of Evans Head

Evans Head provides a great food experience to suit every taste and budget. The village's restaurants, cafes and riverside eateries are the perfect locations in which to enjoy the taste of fresh food cooked to perfection. There are also plenty of picnic and BBQ areas along the beaches and river.

The Break Restaurant at Hotel Illawong offers a family-friendly atmosphere for a fantastic meal. The menu features mouthwatering steaks, fresh local seafood, gourmet burgers, sensational salads, pizza and tempting desserts.

Heng Lee Chinese Restaurant serves authentic Chinese dishes including BBQ pork chow main, king do chicken and orange chicken. Enjoy riverside dining at the River Bistro, Evans Head where the menu includes an eclectic mix of a la carte options, locally caught seafood, pizzas and delicious desserts.

Art and culture in Evans Head

With a vibrant and thriving arts scene, the Evans Head region offers fantastic opportunities to explore unique artworks. Situated in Casino NSW, The Jambama Art Gallery offers an opportunity for the Aboriginal artists to showcase their creative skills. Lismore Regional Gallery in Lismore houses a vast collection of artworks by famous Australian artists.

Located on the Memorial Airport Drive, the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Museum provides and insight into the history of aviation in Australia. The museum features civilian and military aircraft and World War ll artefacts collected from across the country.

Learn about the history of the Italian pioneers’ migration to Australia at The New Italy Museum which is located on the Pacific Highway between Grafton and Byron Bay. The New Italy Museum is open seven days a week and admission is free.

Located in Woodburn Street, the Evans Head Living Museum is chock full of World War II memorabilia, historical photographs and collections related to the history of Evans Head. The Living Museum is an ideal place to peek into the history and heritage of Evans Head.

Discover Evans Head's sights and attractions

Evans Head offers beautiful beaches for swimming and surfing or for just relaxing on the soft sand. Inexperienced surfers will love the Evans Head Beach because the area is guarded against the south east swells which produce strong waves at other beaches across Evans Head.

Enjoy soaking up the sun at Wategos Beach or Tallow Beach, both of which are located about 56km to the north. Airforce Beach is favourite with 4WD enthusiasts, while surfers will like Shark Bay for the sweeping waves around the headland.

Nestled on the southern headland, Razorback Lookout provides spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding coast and hinterland. The Bundjalung National Park encompasses beaches, rainforest, lagoons, coastal cypress stands and wetlands.

The park is also home to a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibian species. Situated between Broadwater and Evans Head, Broadwater National Park, covers 4,210 hectares and contains massive dunes. There are plenty of bird species in the park such as jabiru, herons, ibis and brolgas.

Events in Evans Head

Immerse yourself in a celebration of Italian culture at Carnivale Italiano. The event celebrates the anniversary of Italian families who migrated to Australia in 1881 with wine, food and music. Evans Head Annual Fishing Classic is the ideal place for you to spend a week of fishing and fun with your family and friends.

Crankfest is the New South Wales's largest Regional Youth Festival and provides the opportunity for young people to showcase their talents in music, dance, sports, and other arts. The Great Eastern Fly-In is an aviation event where pilots as well as their friends and families come from all over the country to enjoy a fun-filled holiday.