Evans Head NSW 2473
(Pop 2 800)
Pic: Entrance to Evans Head
Evans Head is Far North Coast fishing village 727 km n-e of Sydney. Originally inhabited by the Bundjalung Aborigines, the first European settler, Cpt Thomas Paddon named the river and offshore reef after the first lieutenant of his ship. In 1870s nearby Chinaman Beach had over 300 Chinese mining for alluvial gold. Evans Head was the first prawning port in Australia and Paddon and his family pioneered the application of oyster farming scientific methods. Grandson, Evans, also pioneered the Australian prawning industry. The early 20th century saw the town grow further complimented by holiday makers and RAAF bombing gunnery school and bridge. Evans Head Markets (4th Sat each month) Recreation Reserve. Tel (02) 6683 4739. Fishing Classic (July), Evans Head Flower Show (Sept).
Accommodation:
Evans Head has two motels, a hotel, holiday apartments and a caravan park.
Visitor Information Centre: Professionals Real Estate office, 9 Oak St. Tel (02) 6682 4611.
Airport:
Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) Southern Cross Drive, Ballina. Tel (02) 6686 8385. (42 km north).
Hospital:
Ballina District Hospital, Cherry St. Tel (02) 6686 2111. (Emergency Services 24/7).

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