Cheesetree picnic area

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Cheesetree picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH
Cheesetree picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH
Cheesetree picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH
Cheesetree picnic area, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH
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Crowdy Bay National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:05 pm

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  • Safety alerts

    Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

    8 September 2026 update:

    • Diamond Head Road, from the northern (Dunbogan) entry point to Kylies Beach campground, was graded in mid-July.
    • Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground leading to Coralville Road, was graded in early-August.
    • Crowdy Bay Road, between Coralville and Crowdy Head Road, was graded in late-August.
    • The next round of grading is anticipated to occur in late November/early December.

    Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

    Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

    For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

About

Close to Crowdy Bay National Park's northern entrance, this grassy, wind-sheltered nook is nestled behind the dunes and offers plenty of space for the kids to run around. Only a short drive from Port Macquarie, Cheesetree picnic area is a perfect family destination for a day filled with swimming, fishing, surfing and walking the sandy white beaches.

Curious about the name? The cheesetree is a native rainforest species named for its cheese-shaped fruit, a favourite for many of the park's resident birds. Keep your eyes peeled for glossy black cockatoos and swift parrots.

After lunch, if you feel like exploring, head south along the beach towards the popular Diamond Head campground. From here, there's a range of walks from the Forest walking track to the more challenging Diamond Head loop walk.

Take a virtual tour of Cheesetree picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Know before you go

Part of Crowdy Bay National Park

Crowdy Bay National Park · North Coast

Cheesetree picnic area, near Diamond Head in Crowdy Bay National Park, offers swimming, fishing and surfing on a vast white sand beach, and is just a short drive from Port Macquarie.

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Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water

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Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Park office

02 6588 5555

Where you'll be

Diamond Head NSW 2443

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Hours

Open 24 hours