Evans Head Bowling Club

Evans Head is described as the Jewel in the Crown of the Richmond Valley. Situated on the North Coast of New South Wales about 700km north of Sydney and 180 km south of Brisbane, the beautiful village boasts long, sweeping stretches of clean beaches and river estuaries. The town’s population is approximately 3000; however this increases dramatically during holiday periods. Evans Head is a peaceful coastal fishing village surrounded by National parks and beautiful sandy beaches renowned for great surfing. The tourism industry for Evans Head is based on the river and the beaches. The coastal village is a holiday haven for families and a quiet getaway for all ages, offering a unique blend of cafes, clubs, shopping, fishing and accommodation. During the ‘off season’ the town attracts people from other states, particularly Victoria who are escaping the colder weather. This influx incorporates the volume of visitors whom take part in the Evans Head Bowling Club’s ‘Seafood Carnival’. Many of these people take up residence in town for two to three months with the carnival as their highlight and finale to their stay. The Seafood Carnival has been running since 1968 with a majority of the participants playing in the carnival year after year. They enjoy the friendships made and reacquainting each year on their pilgrimage to the North Coast. Services available in town include banking, chemist, Medical Centre, laundromat, supermarket, liquor shop, hardware, surf shop, fishing tackle, take-away food, fresh seafood, newsagent, solicitor, physiotherapy, massage therapy, post office, gifts and souvenirs and various eateries. Activities available within the town are fishing, swimming, tennis, bowls, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, touch football and surfing. The town offers many picnic areas with various facilities. The Bundjalung National Park surrounds the town and offers scenic walks and the chance to spot some local wildlife. 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 which is also ideal for whale watching. Walk along the training wall to see the dolphins at the river mouth and watch the trawlers as they cross the bar to bring in their bounty of fresh seafood. Evans Head is the ideal place for the family to spend their holidays.