Exploring Crescent Head
The beaches, the walks, the whales, the day trips and the things that fill the space between surfs. Crescent Head rewards slowness, and most of what's worth doing here is within walking distance of the middle of town.
15 guides
Written by Trent and Liss, who live here.
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8 min read Hat Head: the village, national park, walks & dogs Hat Head, north of Crescent Head: the village and Korogoro Creek, the best walking tracks, Smoky Cape Lighthouse, and the dog rule that catches people out. -
8 min read Kempsey and the Macleay Valley: worth a stop? Most people treat Kempsey as a supermarket stop. The Slim Dusty Centre, Gladstone, the markets and Fredo pies are the case for stopping properly. -
7 min read Killick Creek: the estuary at Crescent Head A guide to Killick Creek, Crescent Head: the safest swimming in town, the tides that matter, fishing the estuary, kayaking, and the dog beach. -
8 min read Point Plomer: the road, campground & back beaches The empty coast south of Crescent Head: Point Plomer Road, Point Plomer campground, Goolawah, beach driving permits, and which park allows dogs. -
6 min read The best beaches in the Crescent Head area A local guide to the beaches around Crescent Head, NSW — from the patrolled Front Beach to the empty back beaches, and which one suits which day. -
5 min read The headland and Big Hill walk at Crescent Head A guide to the headland and Big Hill walks at Crescent Head, NSW — the climb, the views, where to spot kangaroos and whales, and how to do it from town. -
6 min read Day trips from Crescent Head The best day trips from Crescent Head, NSW — South West Rocks, Trial Bay Gaol, Smoky Cape, Port Macquarie and the Macleay Valley hinterland. - 5 min read Fishing at Crescent Head Where to fish at Crescent Head, NSW — the Killick Creek estuary, the beaches, the rocks and the boat ramp, plus what's running and when.
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5 min read Things to do in Crescent Head when it rains Rained out at Crescent Head? Indoor ideas, cosy spots, easy drives and rainy-day backups — how to make the most of a wet day on the Mid North Coast. -
6 min read Things to do in Crescent Head with kids A family guide to Crescent Head, NSW — the safe swimming, the mini golf, the walks, the country club, and the rainy-day backups. -
5 min read A weekend in Crescent Head: the perfect 48 hours How to spend a weekend in Crescent Head, NSW — a relaxed 48-hour itinerary of surf, beach, bakery, bistro and headland walks, from the hosts of The Deck. -
4 min read Whale watching at Crescent Head, NSW When and where to see whales at Crescent Head, NSW. The migration seasons, the best vantage points on the headland, and what you can spot from the coast. -
5 min read Crescent Head Country Club: golf, tennis, bowls The Crescent Head Country Club sits on the headland — home to Australia's only accredited six-hole golf course, plus tennis, bowls and a bistro. -
3 min read Mini golf in Crescent Head — 18 holes Crescent Head's new 18-hole mini golf course — built around a small lake with native plants. Walk from The Deck, kid-friendly, dog-friendly on lead. -
7 min read Dog-friendly beaches and walks at Crescent Head Where to take your dog around Crescent Head, NSW — the dog beach, the headland, the rules that catch people out, and which national parks say no.
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