About the Area

By Car: Evans Head is situated approximately 8 hrs & 20 mins North of Sydney and approximately 2 hrs and 40 mins South of Brisbane, and is accessible off the Pacific Highway at Woodburn (turn into Alfred Street) or Broadwater (turn into MacDonald Street).

By Plane: Passengers can either arrive at Grafton City Airport with Regional Express, Lismore City Airport with Regional Express and Ballina Airport with Jet Star, Regional Express and Virgin Blue.

Distance From:

• Brisbane:     230km approx
• Gold Coast:  217km approx
• Ballina:        40km approx
• Lismore:       45km approx

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Evans Head has a lot to offer to both adults and children alike. Below is a list of attractions located in Evans Head:

• Safe River Beaches
• Main Beach - patrolled in Summer season
• Airforce Beach - 4WD Access & Dog Friendly
• Surf Club
• Tennis Courts
• 3-Green Bowling Club
• Kayaking Tours
• Bushwalking Tracks
• Horseback rides
• Camping Grounds
• Illawong Hotel
• Kiosk
• Shops & Restaurants

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Evans Head Medical Centre: 25 School Lane, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 4500

Evans Head Dental Surgery: 54 Woodburn Street, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 4240

Evans Head Pharmacy: 2 Oak Street, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 4205

Evans Head Post Office: Shop 3,1-3 Oak Street, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 4242

Evans Head Newsagency: 8 Oak Street, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 4666

Evans Head Veterinary Clinic: 62 Cypress Street, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 5252

Farmer Charlies (Supermarket): 7 Oak Street, Evans Head, Ph: 02 6682 4757

IGA Supermarket: 39-41 Woodburn Street, Evans Head, Ph: 0415 776 548

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Evans Head was first settled in the 1870's, and is rich in cultural and historical heritage. Click here for information on the History of Evans Head, including the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome, local Aboriginal history & European settlement. We also have some fantastic Historical Images of Evans Head.

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Evans Head is located withint the Richmond Valley Shire and in the 2006 Census (held on 8th August 2006), there were 2,631 persons usually resident in Evans Head. For comprehensive demographics on Evans Head, please click here.

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Evans Head Community Pre-School: Beech Street, Evans Head, Phone: 02 6682 5235

ABC Evans Head: 4 School Lane, Evans Head, Phone: 02 6682 5244

Evans River K - 12 School: Cypress Street, Evans Head, Phone: 02 6682 6666

St Joseph's Primary School, Woodburn: 20 Coraki Road, Woodburn, Phone: 02 6682 2468

Woodburn Public School: Woodburn Street, Woodburn, Phone: 02 6682 2502

Broadwater Public School: Pacific Highway, Broadwater, Phone: 02 6682 8226

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Evans River Rugby Club

Evans Head Rugby League Club (Bombers)

Woodburn Wolves Soccer Club

Evans Head Women's Hockey Club

Evans Head Bowls Club

Evans Head Over 8's Malibu Club

Evans Head Half Tide Board Riders

Woodburn-Evans Head Golf Club

Click here to go to our Community Events Page with Local Sporting Draws

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