Activities

Discover heritage aviation at the exciting Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Museum, which thousands of magnificent men and women called home while undergoing bombing training during World... War ll. The museum features military and civilian aircraft and artefacts collected from across Australia. Get up close to real, military and civilian aircraft heritage aircrafts. Take the driver's seat of the F-111 fighter bomber. Take a personalised tour with passionate volunteers who remember the stories, the history, the tragedies and the triumphs of Northern Rivers aviation. Explore the museum, complete with interpretive signage, tour desk, free parking. The major attraction to the museum is a RAAF Canberra A84-203 and takes pride of place next to the F-111 fighter bomber. Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the museum gift shop or arrange a personalised photo session. Browse the handicrafts in the Evans Head Men's Shed annexe.

New Italy Mountain Bike Forest is a cross-country trail network located within beautiful sclerophyll forests. There is about 30 kilometres of purpose-built single-track mountain bike trails. The trail... network has been designed for the enjoyment of cyclists of a variety of abilities. A number of trails, including 'Burntwood Frenzy', 'Yabba Dabba Do', 'Knobby Mayhem', 'Crumplstiltskin', 'Snakes N Ladders' and 'Pocket Rocket' are suitable for some types of adaptive cycles. Some trails will be more difficult than others. The network includes natural terrain, constructed technical features, obstacles, drop-offs, bridges and steep land. The trail surface may change over time and make riding more difficult. Take care at all times and always ride within your ability. The New Italy Mountain Bike Forest Trail Network is built and maintained by volunteers for the exclusive use of mountain bike riders/cyclists only. The trails are managed under a Forestry Corporation NSW occupation permit by Northern Rivers Dirty Wheels Mountain Bike Club Incorporated.

Surf, kayak, or stand up paddle board at Evans Head Surf Shack during the warmer months in Evans Head. Evans Head Surf Shack has hire and group tour options available. Take on the ocean during a group... tour or, if the seas aren't your style, go on an eco-friendly river tour.