Brunswick Heads 9640-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Northern Rivers & Byron Coast Topographic Mapping | Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, Brunswick River, Marshalls Creek, Tyagarah & Coastal Wetlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Coastal Estuaries and Lush Hinterland of Brunswick Heads

Discover the winding tidal waterways, expansive sandy beaches, subtropical vegetation and picturesque rural landscapes of northern New South Wales with the Brunswick Heads 9640-4N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores and the surrounding Byron Shire countryside, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for coastal explorers, environmental researchers, rural landowners, conservation managers, planners, surveyors and emergency services.

The district occupies a remarkable landscape where the Northern Rivers hinterland meets the Pacific Ocean, creating a diverse environment of river estuaries, coastal sand dunes, protected wetlands, forested hills and agricultural valleys.

Brunswick Heads and the Coastal Estuary

The charming coastal town of Brunswick Heads occupies a sheltered position near the mouth of the Brunswick River, where tidal waterways meet the ocean.

The town developed around fishing, river transport and coastal settlement, and retains a strong connection with its natural environment.

The surrounding landscape includes riverfront parks, sandy beaches, coastal vegetation, estuarine wetlands and low-lying residential areas.

The Brunswick River is classified as a wave-dominated barrier estuary, with training walls maintaining an open entrance to the ocean.

Its waterways are particularly interesting for studying tidal processes, sediment deposition, coastal erosion and estuarine ecology.

Brunswick River, Marshalls Creek and Simpsons Creek

The Brunswick River estuary consists of three main arms: the Brunswick River itself, Marshalls Creek to the north and Simpsons Creek to the south.

Additional tributaries include Mullumbimby Creek, Kings Creek, Midjimbil Creek and Pipeclay Creek, which connect the surrounding hinterland with the lower estuary.

Their branching patterns illustrate how the region's hills, floodplains and low coastal gradients influence drainage.

The estuary supports extensive mangroves, saltmarsh, seagrass and tidal wetlands, which provide valuable habitats for fish, migratory shorebirds and other wildlife.

These waterways are particularly important for catchment conservation, water-quality monitoring, floodplain planning and environmental management.

Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve and New Brighton

North of the river mouth, Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve protects an important section of the coastline between Brunswick Heads and Ocean Shores.

The reserve contains coastal rainforest, mangroves, beaches and threatened wildlife habitats.

The North Head walking track passes through a section of endangered littoral rainforest towards the Brunswick River mouth.

The surrounding reserve also provides opportunities for birdwatching, coastal walking and enjoying the natural estuary landscape.

Nearby New Brighton lies along the sandy coastline, where low dunes and coastal vegetation contrast with the sheltered waterways behind the beach.

The reserve's landscapes are important for threatened wildlife, including shorebirds and marine turtles.

Ocean Shores, Billinudgel and the Coastal Wetlands

The coastal community of Ocean Shores occupies gently elevated country north of Brunswick Heads, overlooking surrounding wetlands and ocean-facing slopes.

The nearby Billinudgel district contains important wetland environments associated with the Brunswick River catchment.

The broader landscape includes extensive low-lying coastal vegetation and protected areas such as Billinudgel Nature Reserve, which forms part of the region's nationally significant wetland network.

These environments demonstrate how small changes in elevation, groundwater conditions, rainfall and tidal influence can shape vegetation and land use.

Coastal wetlands also provide important natural functions, including water filtration, floodwater storage and wildlife habitat.

Mullumbimby and the Northern Rivers Hinterland

Inland from Brunswick Heads lies Mullumbimby, a historic Northern Rivers town surrounded by agricultural land, wooded hills and subtropical vegetation.

The town's setting reflects its development as a service centre for the surrounding dairy-farming and rural districts.

The landscape around Myocum, Brunswick and Mullumbimby contains rural properties, creek valleys, scattered homesteads and local transport corridors.

One of the prominent geographical landmarks is Mount Chincogan, rising above the Mullumbimby district and providing a useful reference point for interpreting local relief.

Nearby Andersons Hill, Andersons Ridge, Everitts Hill and Devines Hill illustrate the varied topography between the coastal plain and surrounding hinterland.

The contrast between low estuarine flats, undulating agricultural country and forested hills makes the sheet particularly useful for understanding contour patterns and land-use development.

Tyagarah and the Southern Coast

South of Brunswick Heads, Tyagarah Nature Reserve protects a coastal landscape of sandy beaches, native heathland and sensitive natural habitats.

The reserve extends along the coastline towards Byron Bay and provides an important ecological link between neighbouring coastal conservation areas.

The surrounding country includes Tyagarah, Belongil Swamp, coastal wetlands and recorded access routes, with further detailed coverage continuing onto the Byron Bay sheet.

Offshore geographical features associated with the district include Julian Rocks, a significant marine landmark within the wider Cape Byron coastal environment.

The map provides geographical context for these offshore features, although marine navigation requires current official nautical charts.

Conservation, Property Planning and Coastal Geography

The Brunswick Heads district is especially valuable for studying the relationship between coastal processes, estuarine ecosystems, agricultural settlement and urban development.

Flooding is an important consideration throughout the low-lying Brunswick River catchment, while storm events and coastal erosion can affect beaches and river entrances.

For landowners and professional users, detailed topographic mapping is useful for preliminary property assessment, drainage planning, infrastructure investigations, environmental monitoring and catchment management.

For conservation researchers, the distribution of wetlands, native forest, coastal heath and urban areas provides valuable context for understanding biodiversity and land-use change.

The wider landscape holds enduring cultural significance for the Bundjalung peoples, whose connections with its waterways, coast and hinterland continue today.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, buildings, vegetation, place names and geographical reference information.

Whether you're exploring Brunswick Heads, studying the Brunswick River estuary, investigating Mullumbimby's rural hinterland or undertaking professional coastal fieldwork, this map provides an excellent geographical reference.

Professionally printed by Mapworld and available in standard paper, waterproof and tearproof DuPont™ Tyvek®, and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Brunswick Heads topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing coastal lowlands, hinterland hills, ridgelines, drainage depressions and estuarine floodplains.

• Rivers & Waterways – Brunswick River, Marshalls Creek, Simpsons Creek, Mullumbimby Creek, Kings Creek, Midjimbil Creek and associated tidal and freshwater drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Pacific Motorway, regional connecting roads, township streets, rural access routes and recorded coastal walking and management tracks.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, railway corridors, bridges, coastal facilities and selected rural buildings.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Mangroves, saltmarsh, littoral rainforest, coastal heath, sandy beaches, dunes, estuarine flats and rural woodland.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, New Brighton, Billinudgel, Tyagarah, Chincogan, Andersons Hill and Julian Rocks.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying and professional fieldwork.

🧭 Format & Material Options

To suit a range of field and display needs, this map is available in multiple durable and practical formats:

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

• Traditional, lightweight and economical option for everyday use, archival storage and indoor reference.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, desktop planning and geographical study.

• Paper maps are supplied folded by default, unless flat delivery is specifically requested in the order notes at checkout.

• Flat maps are particularly suitable for framing, display and professional reference.

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from 100% polyethylene fibres, Tyvek® has the appearance of paper but is water-resistant, tear-resistant and flexible.

• Ideal for backpackers, bushwalkers, rangers, field researchers and search-and-rescue teams.

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage, making it particularly useful for regular outdoor navigation.

• Withstands rain, mud, snow and UV exposure, providing a durable solution for demanding field conditions.

• Particularly suitable for coastal fieldwork, wetland surveys, rural property inspections, conservation research and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, protective finish.

• Dry-erase compatible – Write temporary notes, coordinates, routes or observations with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean.

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for highlighting important locations, survey sites, routes or operational zones.

• Ideal for repeated handling, field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms and incident control centres.

• Especially valuable for coastal planning, environmental monitoring, catchment management, surveying and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Coastal Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Mapping for beaches, reserves, coastal walking tracks and surrounding hinterland terrain.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Reference for wetlands, mangroves, coastal rainforest, shorebird habitats and biodiversity monitoring.

• Coastal & Estuary Managers – Terrain information for Brunswick River, Marshalls Creek, tidal channels and coastal conservation.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for access roads, creeks, drainage, gradients and agricultural land.

• Urban & Regional Planners – Mapping for Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby, infrastructure and floodplain constraints.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Terrain information for preliminary site assessment, drainage investigations and professional fieldwork.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Mapping for tributary systems, floodplain planning, water-quality monitoring and catchment restoration.

• National Park & Conservation Managers – Geographical context for coastal reserves, sensitive habitat and visitor management.

• Emergency Services – Reference for river flooding, coastal storms, bushfires, evacuation planning and operational access.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study coastal erosion, estuaries, wetlands, vegetation, agricultural settlement and coastal development.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

This map forms part of the NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series, providing authoritative geographical information about the natural and built environment of New South Wales.

The series includes elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, vegetation, buildings, geographical features, place names and coordinate references.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For coastal walking, wildlife, reserve access and current visitor conditions, consult Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For coastal conservation and walking access south of Brunswick Heads, consult Tyagarah Nature Reserve.

For environmental information about the estuary, consult Brunswick River – NSW Environment and Heritage.

For local development, floodplain management, planning and community services, consult Byron Shire Council.

For current coastal weather and marine forecasts, consult the Bureau of Meteorology.

For flood warnings, consult NSW State Emergency Service, and for bushfire information consult NSW Rural Fire Service.

Important coastal and floodplain guidance: The Brunswick Heads district includes tidal waterways, low-lying estuarine wetlands, river floodplains, sandy beaches and exposed coastal areas subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause flooding across parts of the Brunswick River catchment, while coastal storms, high surf, strong currents and erosion may affect beaches and river entrances. Protected wetlands and shorebird habitats require careful management, and some tracks cross private property or restricted conservation land. The appearance of a route on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always consult current flood warnings, coastal forecasts, park alerts and official access information.

This is a topographic map, not an official nautical chart. For boating in the Brunswick River estuary or offshore waters, consult current authoritative nautical charts, maritime notices and marine weather forecasts.

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For practical advice on interpreting contour lines, coastal landforms, drainage and grid references, explore How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Brunswick Heads, the Pottsville 9641-3S Topographic Map continues along the Northern Rivers coastline towards the southern Tweed district.

For coverage immediately south, the Byron Bay 9640-4S Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of the adjoining Byron Bay coast, coastal headlands and surrounding hinterland.

For geographical coverage immediately west, the Huonbrook 9540-1N Topographic Map provides mapping of neighbouring inland terrain and Northern Rivers hinterland landscapes.

To the east, the map extends into the Pacific Ocean, without an adjoining NSW land-based topographic sheet.

For broader mapping of Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby, the Brunswick River estuary and the Byron Coast, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to inspect surrounding sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Brunswick Heads 9640-4N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for coastal exploration, environmental research, catchment management, property planning, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.