- Name: Evans Head Visitor Information Centre
- Address: 19–25 Woodburn Street, Evans Head NSW 2473
- Phone: (02) 6682 6000
- Email: council@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au
- Operator: Richmond Valley Council
- Accreditation: Visitor Information Outlet (VIO)
- Location Context: Located within the Evans Head Living Museum & Community Technology Centre, close to the river, beaches, and the town’s main retail strip.
Area It Caters For
The Evans Head Visitor Information Centre services the Richmond Valley coastal region, with a strong focus on beaches, national parks, fishing, and family holiday activities.
Primary Coverage
- Evans Head (township, beaches, riverfront, caravan parks)
- Airforce Beach
- Shark Bay
- Chinamans Beach
- Goanna Headland
- Bundjalung National Park (southern section)
- Broadwater (coastal)
- Woodburn
- New Italy
- Tuckombil
- Doonbah
Secondary / Shared Coverage
(Shared with Casino, Ballina, and Lismore VICs depending on visitor direction)
- Broadwater (inland)
- Coraki
- Rileys Hill
- South Ballina
- Patchs Beach
- Wardell
- Richmond River estuary region
- Yuraygir National Park (northern access)
Tourism Themes Supported
- Coastal holidays and beach activities
- Fishing, boating, and river recreation
- National parks and nature-based tourism
- Camping and caravan touring
- Indigenous heritage and cultural sites
- Local history (Evans Head Living Museum)
- Family-friendly attractions and events
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps, brochures, and touring guides
- Information on beaches, surf conditions, and safe swimming areas
- National park information (Bundjalung NP, Broadwater NP, Yuraygir NP)
- Camping and caravan park details
- Fishing and boating information, including boat ramp locations
- Local event information (markets, festivals, community events)
- Souvenirs, books, and local products
- Guidance for travel between Evans Head, Casino, Ballina, and Lismore
- Historical displays and museum access (co-located facility)
Summary
The Evans Head Visitor Information Centre is the primary visitor hub for the Richmond Valley coast, supporting Evans Head, Woodburn, Broadwater, and surrounding beach and river communities.
It provides essential information for coastal touring, national parks, fishing, camping, and family holidays. Visitors rely on this centre for maps, beach advice, accommodation guidance, and insights into the natural and cultural attractions of the Evans Head region.