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Planning a trip to Crescent Head

The practical end of the journal: where to stay, how to get here, when to come, what to bring, and how Crescent Head stacks up against the other towns you might be considering. Including the honest version of when our place isn't the right one.

11 guides · written by Trent and Liss, who live here.

Surf rolling in at the main beach at Crescent Head, NSW

Crescent Head in the school holidays

Planning a school-holiday trip to Crescent Head, NSW? What changes in peak season — beach patrols, dog rules, crowds — and how far ahead you need to book.

Read · 7 min

The headland at Crescent Head looking south across the bay

Crescent Head vs South West Rocks

Choosing between Crescent Head and South West Rocks for a Mid North Coast holiday? An honest comparison — surf, beaches, diving, history and food.

Read · 7 min

The wraparound deck at The Deck, Crescent Head, looking over the bay

Weddings and celebrations at Crescent Head

Planning a wedding, elopement or milestone weekend at Crescent Head, NSW — where guests stay, how far ahead to book, and why a walkable town makes it easy.

Read · 7 min

Surf rolling in on the NSW Mid North Coast

Places to escape on the NSW Mid North Coast

Eight places to escape to on the NSW Mid North Coast — from surf villages and empty back beaches to heritage river towns. What each one suits, from people who live here.

Read · 9 min

Crescent Head from the air — the town, the creek and the point

Where to stay in Crescent Head

An honest guide to accommodation in Crescent Head, NSW — holiday houses, the caravan park, beachfront bush camping and motels. What each one suits, and what it costs.

Read · 8 min

Breakfast on the deck at The Deck, Crescent Head, in the morning light

The best time to visit Crescent Head

A season-by-season guide to visiting Crescent Head, NSW — surf, weather, crowds, whales and events — to help you pick the right time for your trip.

Read · 6 min

The leafy upper yard at The Deck, Crescent Head — a comfortable alternative to camping

Camping & caravan parks near Crescent Head

A guide to camping and caravan parks at Crescent Head, NSW — the in-town holiday park, beachfront bush camping, and what to know before you book.

Read · 6 min

Inside Sea Sea café in Crescent Head — relaxed local café culture

Crescent Head vs Port Macquarie

Deciding between Crescent Head and Port Macquarie for your NSW Mid North Coast holiday? An honest comparison of the two, from people who live in one.

Read · 6 min

The deck at The Deck, Crescent Head at sunrise — the view that's waiting at the end of the drive

How to get to Crescent Head

Driving directions and travel times to Crescent Head, NSW — from Sydney, Brisbane, the nearest airports, and Kempsey. Everything you need to plan the trip.

Read · 5 min

The open-plan living and dining area at The Deck, opening onto the deck and the view

Is Crescent Head worth visiting?

Thinking of a trip to Crescent Head, NSW? Here's an honest look at what the town is — the surf, the beaches, the food, the pace — and who it suits.

Read · 6 min

The dining table on the deck, set for breakfast

What to bring (and what we already have) at The Deck

A packing guide for your stay at The Deck, Crescent Head — what we stock, what to bring, and what to skip.

Read · 4 min

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