Discover heritage aviation

Discover our aviation heritage at the exciting new Evans Head Aviation Museum.

...where thousands of magnificent men and women called home while undergoing bombing training during World War

On the 25th August 2013, a brand new Aviation Museum was opened at the Evans Head Aerodrome featuring military and civilian aircraft and artefacts collected from across

Get up close to real, WWII link trailer military and civilian heritage aircraft: Canberra Bomber, Korean War MIG15, WWII Grumman Avenger or Westpac Rescue Helicopter

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 and

On display soon, our new Lockheed P-3C Orion

On August 2013, a brand new museum was opened at the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome featuring military and civilian aircraft collected from across Australia.

• Marvel at the wonders of the F-111 strike bomber

• Examine iconic civilian and military heritage aircraft such as the WWII Link flight simulator, Australian Canberra Bomber, Korean War MIG15 and the famous Caribou transport.

COMING SOON: Take a wild ride in the F-111 Flight Simulator!

• Take a personalised tour with passionate volunteers who relate the stories, the history, the tragedies and the triumphs of aviation history in the Northern Rivers.

• Explore the museum, complete with video displays, interpretive signage and free parking.

• Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the museum gift shop or arrange a personalised photo session in the cockpit of the F-111 or the Caribou.

• Practice a bombing run from the bombardiers station in the nose of the British Electric B2 Canberra Bomber cockpit.

Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum

Address: 61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head / Email: info@ehham.org.au

Open 10am to 4pm weekends & Tuesdays 9am-12noon ehham.org.au 02 6682 6756

Admission: $7.50 per person or $20 for a family. Please enquire about group bookings.

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Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome

Heritage Aviation Association

61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head info@ehmahaa.org.au www.ehmahaa.org.au

Open 10am to 4pm weekends. Check the website for weekday tour times and cockpit open days

Admission $5 per person or $15 for a family. Enquire about special rates for group bookings.

Take a step-in nature’s wonderland and enjoy the coastal treasures, lush hinterland, and river life of the mighty Clarence Region.

Please acknowledge the Bundjalung Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl people past and present, showing respect when entering their lands.

The popular resort town of Yamba, known for its laidback beach lifestyle, river beaches, makes a great holiday for young and old. The Clarence is a food lover’s paradise; local produce and prawn and fish Farms feature strongly in many restaurants and cafés. The Clarence River, running through the heart of the region, is ideal for sailing and cruising with broad deep expanses of water and 100 chartered islands to explore from Yamba to Grafton, or across the River to Iluka at the mouth of the Clarence River, under the new Maclean Bridge to the Maclean wharf.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Clarence Valley has the city of Grafton and three large towns – Maclean, Iluka, and Yamba. The coastal stretch is hugely popular for its outdoor boating, camping, fishing, surfing and beautiful beaches - The area contains vast tracts of State Forest and National Parks and the rivers and waterways are the heart and soul of this wonderful area.

VISITOR INFORMATION

158 Fitzroy St, Grafton NSW

Markets

Wed - Yamba Farmers & Producers Market

1st Sat - Yamba Artisan Food Market 8 - 12 Whiting Beach

2nd Sat - Maclean Community Market 8 - 12, Centenary Dr

3rd Sat - Grafton Showground Markets 9-3

4th Sun -Yamba River Market, Ford Pk 9am-2pm

Events

26 March- 30 April Plunge Arts and Culture Festival

7 April - 118th Macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

28/29th - Grafton Agricultural Show graftonshow.com.au

TBA Oct - Wooli, Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships Fb

27 Oct - 5 Nov Grafton - Jacaranda Festival. com

VISIT - myclarencevalley.com/events as well as the Yearly “Plunge Art & Culture Festival” on clarence.nsw.gov/Community/Arts-and-culture

These events show the diversity and community spirit of the Clarence area. Music, dance and theatre performances, exhibitions, open studios, artist trails, workshops for all ages, art, craft, and food markets - you name it, it’s there. There really is something for everyone.

Ulmarra is a small town on the south bank of the Clarence River in Northern New South Wales, in the Clarence Valley district. At the 2006 census, Ulmarra had a population of 446 people. The Ulmarra Ferry is a vehicular cable ferry, which crosses the Clarence River from a point about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) North of Ulmarra, to Southgate on the North bank. Visit the historic Ulmarra Hotel situated on the banks of the mighty Clarence River, which is one of the biggest river systems in NSW, with wonderful views up and down the river, to the newly erected boat jetty, relaxing on the river bank under shady trees, creating a very cosy atmosphere for lunch or dinner, also the kids can use the newly upgraded playground to keep the little ones occupied. Ulmarra’s name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning “Bend in the river”

The Idyllic Coastal Town. Sitting at the mouth of the famous Clarence River, Iluka has the coastal lifestyle most only dream about.

Please acknowledge the Bundjalung Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl people past and present showing respect when entering their lands.

Reminiscent of days gone by, Iluka retains the idyllic coastal lifestyle that so many towns have lost. A vibrant caring community who shares the same ideals of keeping the natural beauty on offer, safe for everyone. From the most beautiful beaches and unrivalled river access, to the abundant wildlife and lush bushland within the UNESCO World Heritage listed rainforest, there are natural wonders everywhere. Added to that we have mouth watering restaurants and local entertainment. The Iluka Golf Course offers 19 holes on an exhilarating course. Iluka is the hidden gem of the North Coast.

Iluka has a great little wine bar with waterfront views across to Yamba at the Bait and Tackle Boat shed, where you can catch the Clarence River Ferry.

The platform at Iluka Bluff lookout is perfectly positioned for an aerial view of the entire Bundjalung area, complete with a soundscape of waves crashing on to the rocky bluff walls below.

The mouth of one of the region’s largest waterways, the Clarence River, lies just south and to the north you’ll see glorious beaches and Woody Head.

It’s great place to see dolphins cruising around near the mouth of the river and whales on the annual migration along the coast, so be sure to take your binoculars.

Stop for a quick look on your travels along the north coast or bring a picnic and stay for longer, there is an undercover picnic shelter a short walk from the lookout.

The Iluka boat harbour is home to a commercial trawler fleet and amazing fresh seafood can be purchased from the Clarence River Fishermen’s Cooperative shop alongside the harbour.

There are excellent surfing and swimming beaches around Iluka, including Iluka Bluff, Back Beach, Frazers Reef and Woody Head. One of the town’s best surfing beaches is at Iluka Bluff that can be reached by a short drive or via the rainforest walking track. There is a splendid look out, whale watch platform and rainforest display here, views from the whale-watch platform include Yamba and the river mouth and extend north across many beaches and bays.

With-in the town there is a netted, family swimming area, playground with Gym equipment and picnic facilities in Charlie Ryan Park at the western tip of Iluka Bay.

The Iluka-Yamba ferry runs timetabled daily passenger services from the Iluka Boatshed offering visitors the opportunity to take advantage of this scenic crossing between the two major resort towns of the Clarence, with a newly renovated Wine Bar for a superb glass of wine or a cool beer waiting for the Ferry.

For a small-town Iluka boasts some excellent facilities including a nine-hole golf course, bowling greens, a rowing club and a sports oval with adjacent tennis courts. Iluka is well known as a top spot for recreational fishing.

DID YOU KNOW?

Iluka has the hill of knowledge, surrounded by beautiful beaches and lovely walking tracks. VISITOR INFORMATION

Iluka Emporium: 61 Charles St. Iluka. NSW 2466 0436 281 346 ilukaemporium@gmail.com visitnsw.com