EXPLORE EVANS HEAD

The Evans River provides the ideal setting for water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and boating.

Barbecue facilities are just a short distance from the sandy banks of the river, and a walking track lines the edges of this pristine waterway.

With over 15km of coastline to explore, Evans Head is a beach-lovers dream, with many options located in close proximity of the Hotel Illawong!

The 10.3km Jerusalem Creek walk traces the water's journey to its connection with the sea, exploring the local wetlands area which is home to many shorebirds who roost and nest along the creek banks.

Whether you explore by foot or paddle by canoe or kayak through the tranquil, tree-lined waters, make sure you pack a picnic to enjoy a feast at the Booroora picnic area!

Adrenaline junkies will enjoy the nearby New Italy Mountain Bike Forest - a 30km, purpose-built, cross country mountain bike trail network within beautiful sclerophyll forests.

Designed for the enjoyment of cyclists of all abilities, some trails within the network will be more difficult than others, with a mix of natural terrain, constructed technical features, obstacles, drop-offs, bridges and steep land.

Discover heritage aviation at the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Museum, which thousands of men and women called home while undergoing bombing training during World War II.

The museum features military and civilian aircraft and artefacts collected from across Australia.

Offering coastal, pub-style accommodation with 19 bright and comfortable rooms, the Hotel Illawong provides the perfect base from which to explore the NSW North Coast.

With an onsite restaurant and bar, and a large outdoor beer garden with kids play equipment, we've got the