BROOMS HEAD

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The name Brooms Head was first used in 1870 when a broom thought to have come from the wreck of the schooner ‘Eureka’, was washed up on the beach These days many people affectionately refer to “The Broom” as their favourite holiday destination

Here you will find a spot of nostalgia nestled behind Yuraygir National Park Situated near Maclean, just over an hour’s drive south of Byron Bay. This quiet village is perfect for families and visitors of all ages with scenic walking tracks, a spectacular lookout, swimming & snorkelling in the lagoon with a boat ramp and great fishing spots. “Schnapper Rock” is one that the locals will point out to you and mud crabs abound in this watery haven.

EAT - BROOMS HEAD BOWLS AND RECREATION CLUBOpen seven days a week, with their “So Yummy Chinese Restaurant” open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and opening seven days a week throughout the holiday periods. Barefoot bowls every day at $10 per person. There is also a tennis court for hire at $10 per hour with bookings made through the Club. This quiet village is perfect for families and visitors of all ages, relaxing and enjoying the vast coastline, with some great whale watching spots

EXPLORE- YURAYGIR COASTAL WALK - Follow the footprints of the coastal emu on the 65km trail that stretches from Angourie in the North to Red Rock in the South. All your needs are catered for with an ocean front caravan park with cabins and a wide range of holiday units, a bowls club, local shops and facilities. Its best walked north to south with the sun at your back.

Take a 5-day guided walking tour of Yuragir Coast with homecomfortshiking. com staying the night at Yamba, Brooms Head & Wooli accommodation along the way and finishing at Red Rock. A bus will pick you up to make the connections needed.

Camp or rent accommodation along the way and carry your own gear and food as you complete your hike.

Check https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/ yuraygir-coastal-walk for river crossings or maintenance and closures.