Racecourse Beach

Attraction
Racecourse Beach, Macleay Valley Coast
Gallery showing 1 of 1 images

Park alerts

Goolawah National Park

Checked 13 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm

No current alerts or closures are published for Goolawah National Park.

About

Positioned right on Goolawah Beach, the Racecourse campground puts you in pole position for exquisite scenic views and marine wildlife spotting. Surrounded by paperbarks and coastal banksia, protected from those gusting southerlies by Racecourse Headland, this beach camping spot is a secluded gem. Try the renowned surf break, go snorkelling or fishing, or see if you can spy a dolphin or two.

Goolawah National Park

Fishing, birdwatching, surfing and whale watching are just some of the things to do at Racecourse campground, a great beach camping site near Crescent Head and Kempsey.

Campsites
20
Accessibility
Medium

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camper trailer site
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Outside shower

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Fuel stove

Plan your stay

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

8 questions

Get in touch

Kempsey office

02 6561 6700npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au

247 Old Station Rd, Verges Creek NSW 2440

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Racecourse Beach Goolawah National Park

Crescent Head NSW 2440