Broadwater National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Broadwater National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Ballina:
- Follow Pacific Highway south
- Turn left onto Macdonald Street where there will be signs for Evans Head
- Continue onto Evans Head-Broadwater Road
- Park entrance is on the left
Park entry points
- Broadwater National Park access See on map
Parking
- Broadwater Beach picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Evans Head is accessible by bus from Ballina. For information about public transport options, visit NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Broadwater National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy a beach walk in the milder weather, birdwatching as you go.
Spring
Wildflowers at this time of year will just about knock your walking socks off with their vivid and varied colours This is the peak season for seeing migrating whales swimming closer to shore with their new calves .
Summer
When the weather's hot, the best thing to do is go swimming or have a surf.
Winter
This is the peak season for northern migration of whales.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19.1°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
41.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
10.4°C and 19.2°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
449mm
Facilities
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Broadwater National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Alstonville office
02 6627 0200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm - Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
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Email: npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Alstonville office
Nearby towns
Evans Head (11 km)
Evans Head is a peaceful, coastal fishing village located on the banks of the Evans River.
Ballina (28 km)
Ballina is a bustling holiday town and service centre and home of the Big Prawn. It's situated at the mouth of the Richmond River, close to superb beaches.
Lismore (35 km)
Lismore is a major North Coast commercial, cultural and administrative centre. It's set in undulating country on the north arm of the Richmond River.