Crowdy Gap Walking Track

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Crowdy Gap walking track, Crowdy Bay National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty/NSW Government
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Crowdy Bay National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:05 am

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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

This beautiful short walk through coastal rainforest links Crowdy Gap campground to Crowdy Beach, just north of Taree. Located in the southern area of Crowdy Bay National Park, Crowdy Gap walking track is an ideal nature trail for the kids, with great opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife-spotting.

Passing through rare coastal rainforest of turpentine and scentless rosewood, you might glimpse a regent bowerbird or a swift parrot. Remember to keep looking up in the branches of nearby gums, as you might just be lucky enough to see a koala.

There are sweeping views along the coast, with Diamond Head to the north. Don’t forget your swimmers as the clear blue waves will be very enticing on a hot summer’s day. While taking the hamper and heading up the beach to Abbey Creek picnic area, don’t forget to scan the horizon for signs of dolphins.

The walk at a glance

Part of Crowdy Bay National Park

Crowdy Bay National Park · North Coast

The short and sweet Crowdy Gap walking track in Crowdy Bay National Park, near Taree, offers a stroll through rainforest with scenic views and the chance to see koalas.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
0.8km return
Time
15 - 45min
Accessibility
Hard
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Port Macquarie office

02 6588 5555npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au

22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Crowdy Gap Road

Crowdy Bay National Park NSW 2443

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