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Bundjalung National Park

The Bundjalung National Park, named after the Aboriginal tribe, which occupied this area, stretches from the northern edge of Iluka to Evans Head. Colourful parrots and other wildlife regard Iluka as an extension of the park and their presence delights visitors and residents.

Iluka Bluff & Whale Watching Platform

The town's best surfing beach is at Iluka Bluff, which can be reached by a short drive or via the rainforest walking track. There is a splendid lookout, whale watch platform and rainforest display here (NPWS entry fees do not apply). The views from the whale watch platform include Yamba and the river mouth and extend north across many beaches and bays.

Iluka Nature Reserve

The southern entrance to the walking track though the UNESCO World Heritage listed, Iluka Nature Reserve is at Long Street. The northern entrance is at the Iluka Bluff picnic area. The track itself is 2.5km (one-way) and a circuit can be created by returning via Iluka Beach. The track is easy to walk and has a wheelchair accessible section at the north entrance.

The reserve supports rich vegetation and abundant bird and animal life moisture from the nearby ocean, filtered by the sand, and it supports rich vegetation and abundant bird and animal life.

Picnic Areas & Playgrounds

Picnic areas have been established at Shark Bay, Frazers Reef, Iluka Bluff and Back Beach and at Woody Head there is a camping area with public boat ramp (NPWS fees apply).

Within the town, Rotary Park at the western tip of the bay adjoining the harbour, is a shady picnic area beside the netted swimming area.  Charlie Ryan Park, near the rowing shed, has a sandy beach and childrens play equipment.  The picnic area at the Spencer Street boat ramp has BBQ's, covered picnic tables and beautiful views across the Clarence River.

Sports & Recreation

For a small town Iluka boasts some excellent facilities including a 9-hole golf course, bowling greens, a rowing club and sports oval (home of the Iluka Cossacks) with adjacent tennis courts.  Iluka is well known as a top spot for recreational fishing.

Iluka-Yamba Ferry

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.  Watch for wild dolphins at play in the bay. Clarence River Ferries also offer regular cruises that explore the mighty Clarence River.

Fresh & Cooked Seafood

The Iluka boat harbour is home to a commercial fishing fleet and amazing fresh and cooked seafood can be purchased from the Clarence River Fisherman's Cooperative shop alongside the harbour.

Surfing & Beaches

There are excellent surfing and swimming beaches around Iluka, including Iluka Bluff, Back Beach, Frazers Reef and Woody Head.  For the less adventurous there is also a netted, family swimming area with playground and picnic faclities in Charlie Ryan Park.