Fish in the picturesque river

Evans river is about 3 minutes walk from the motel and is tranquil and with large sand banks ideal for swimming - especially children. There are bar-b-qs, amenities and a food outlet on the river bank .
Fishing is easy on the banks or the walls leading to the sea. All is easy walking from the motel.
The Evans river was named for Lieutenant Evans who was engaged by the government of the time to complete a coastal survey on a chartered ship captained by Tom Paddon. Tom was to become the first white settler to Evans Head. Attracted by gold fossicking on beaches to the south of the town he built the first hotel i 1877.

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