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New Zealand Beach

Evans Head, Australia

#467 out of 491 in New South Wales

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Evans Head • 3.1 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Evans Kitchen

8 - Very good 2.7km

Cafe Riverfront Kiosk Evans Head

8 - Very good 2.8km

Thai Restaurant JK Thai

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Top Tucker Evans Head

2.8km

Restaurant Evans Head Fish Centre

7.2 - Good 2.8km

Cafe Vespas on Oak

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Japxican

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant Illawong Bistro

7.6 - Very good 2.8km

Cafe Stray

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Park Goanna Headland

50m

Park Kalimna Park

2.2km

Park Connor Hurley Point

2.2km

Park Coast Guard Park

2.3km

Park Riverside Memorial Park

2.5km

Park Gunthorpe Reserve

2.7km

Park Shark Bay

2.7km

Park Cribb Reserve

2.8km

National Park Bundjalung National Park

3km

Playground Children Playground - Cribb Reserve

2.7km

Playground Kids Playground and BBQ

3.5km

Playground Lilly Pilly Park

4.2km

Market Evans Head Fishermens Cooperative

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Convenience Store SPAR

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop Muzza's Milk Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Jerusalem Creek walk

110m

Tourist Attraction Half Tide Beach

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Watson Beach

2.9km

Tourist Attraction South Breakwater Wall

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Evans Head Main Beach

3.1km

Wedding Venue Sandbar and Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Museum Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum (F111 Museum)

4.8km

Historical Landmark Evans Head Lighthouse

2km

Historical Landmark The Anchor

2.6km

Historical Landmark Wooden Boats & Iron Men Monument

2.8km

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About

New Zealand Beach is located on the Coral Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 4 beaches in the Richmond Valley region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

New Zealand Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Airforce Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

New Zealand Beach (Richmond Valley) is located outside the Evans Head settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the New Zealand Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Located outside the settlement

Evans Head • 3.1 km

Map of beach

Meal Takeaway Evans Kitchen

8 - Very good 2.7km

Cafe Riverfront Kiosk Evans Head

8 - Very good 2.8km

Thai Restaurant JK Thai

9.6 - Exceptional 2.8km

Cafe Top Tucker Evans Head

2.8km

Restaurant Evans Head Fish Centre

7.2 - Good 2.8km

Cafe Vespas on Oak

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Japxican

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant Illawong Bistro

7.6 - Very good 2.8km

Cafe Stray

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Park Goanna Headland

50m

Park Kalimna Park

2.2km

Park Connor Hurley Point

2.2km

Park Coast Guard Park

2.3km

Park Riverside Memorial Park

2.5km

Park Gunthorpe Reserve

2.7km

Park Shark Bay

2.7km

Park Cribb Reserve

2.8km

National Park Bundjalung National Park

3km

Playground Children Playground - Cribb Reserve

2.7km

Playground Kids Playground and BBQ

3.5km

Playground Lilly Pilly Park

4.2km

Market Evans Head Fishermens Cooperative

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Convenience Store SPAR

2.8km

Ice Cream Shop Muzza's Milk Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Jerusalem Creek walk

110m

Tourist Attraction Half Tide Beach

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Watson Beach

2.9km

Tourist Attraction South Breakwater Wall

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Evans Head Main Beach

3.1km

Wedding Venue Sandbar and Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Museum Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum (F111 Museum)

4.8km

Historical Landmark Evans Head Lighthouse

2km

Historical Landmark The Anchor

2.6km

Historical Landmark Wooden Boats & Iron Men Monument

2.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

What to do in New Zealand Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that New Zealand Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Localities

Nearest

Evans Head • 3.1km

Transport

Airport

EVH • 5.9km

Bus Station

Evans Head Coach Stop Woodburn St • 3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the New Zealand Beach?

The coastline of New Zealand Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at New Zealand Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the New Zealand Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The New Zealand Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the New Zealand Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the New Zealand Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the New Zealand Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the New Zealand Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the New Zealand Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of New Zealand Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of New Zealand Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on New Zealand Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Top Tucker Evans Head is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

How far is the New Zealand Beach from parking?

The New Zealand Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby New Zealand Beach?

There are 4 attractions near New Zealand Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Half Tide Beach located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

New Zealand Beach (Richmond Valley Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.New Zealand Beach (Richmond Valley Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.