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Crowdy Bay National Park
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Park alerts
Crowdy Bay National Park
2 current alerts · 1 upcoming · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 3:05 am
- 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
The park at a glance
Crowdy Bay National Park, near Port Macquarie is a great coastal getaway. Offering beach camping, picnic areas, fishing spots and walking tracks, there is plenty to see and do.
Protecting a pristine sweep of coastline near Port Macquarie and Taree, Crowdy Bay National Park is one of the most glorious coastal parks of NSW. It offers jaw-dropping ocean and mountain views, an abundance of wildlife and, despite its name, crowd-free beaches.
The best part? That’s for you to decide, but if you dream of camping on ocean shores, strolling barefoot in the dunes, roving a rainforest, seeing a whale blow or even discovering a hidden writer’s retreat, then this is the place for you.
Aboriginal people have known its bountiful wonders for over 6000 years, Captain Cook glimpsed its glittering beauty in 1770 and it is all still here for you to enjoy.
Go for a day or plan to stay, but be aware that this is a place so enthralling that time slips away.
- Walks
- 5
- Campgrounds
- 4
- Picnic areas
- 4
- Historic places
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Wildflowers paint the dunes and heath in spectacular colour during spring.
Summer
Swimming, boating and fishing – enjoy the delights of Crowdy Bay's magnificent beaches. Look out for the festive Christmas Bell blooms.
Winter
Remember your binoculars and camera to experience the sight of migrating whales.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (4)
- Crowdy Gap campground10 campsites
- Diamond Head campground75 campsites
Walks in this park
- Mermaid lookout track
Grade 2 · Easy · 1.4km return · 30min - 1hr
Plants and animals
Animals
- Brown-striped frog (Lymnastes peronii)
- Lace monitor (Varanus varius)
- White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
Plants
- Black sheoak (Allocasuarina littoralis)
- Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Opening
Always open
Vehicle entry
$8 per vehicle per day
Nearby towns
Laurieton (4 km) · Taree (41 km) · Port Macquarie (45 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websitePort Macquarie office
02 6588 5555npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm
Where you'll be
Crowdy Bay National Park NSW 2443