A small town with quiet plans.
Things to do in Crescent Head
Golf on the headland, mini golf around a lake, tennis with a bay view, and the point. Most of it within fifteen minutes on foot from The Deck.
In one paragraph
You can leave the car parked.
Crescent Head is small. You walk to the beach, the point, coffee, the bakery, the country club and dinner.
The country club has a six-hole golf course (Australia’s only accredited one), tennis courts, a bowling green, a bar and a bistro, all on the same headland, and a new 18-hole mini golf course is right next door. Most of it sits within fifteen minutes on foot from The Deck.
A round-up
Eight things worth doing.
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Golf 8 min walk Six holes on the headland.
Crescent Head Country Club: Australia’s only accredited six-hole course, with ocean views from several tees. Walk-on most days, and clubs are available. -
Mini golf 9 min walk Eighteen holes around a lake.
A recent addition, built into the slope between the country club and town. Dog-friendly on lead. -
Tennis 8 min walk Two courts overlooking the bay.
Synthetic-grass courts at the country club. Best in the morning or late afternoon, with racquets to borrow. -
Bowls 8 min walk Barefoot, Sunday afternoons.
A full-size bowling green at the country club. Visitors welcome, and a pint at the bar after. -
Surf 7 min walk One of the great point breaks.
A National Surfing Reserve. A mellow right-hander that peels all the way to Killick Creek; May to August is when it shows off. -
Walks From the door Headland, beach, hinterland.
The headland walk, Killick Beach (5km of sand), and Hat Head National Park just up the road. Most of it dog-friendly, all of it postcard. -
Beach 7 min walk Patrolled, family-safe.
The main beach is patrolled in school holidays. Estuary swims are safer for small kids: just cross the bridge at low tide. -
Eat and drink 7–15 min walk Sea Sea, Cheetah Five, Barnett’s.
Dog-friendly cafes, an exceptional bakery, and the country club bistro for dinner. Most within 7–15 minutes on foot.
- 6am
Dawn patrol or the headland walk
Down the hill to the point with a board, or out across the headland on foot.
- 9am
Barnett’s, then Sea Sea
A pie at Barnett’s and coffee at Sea Sea. Don’t argue with either order.
- 11am
Six holes at the country club
Walk on most weekdays. The bar opens at eleven if a beer beats golf.
- 1pm
Lunch at the clubhouse
Sunday lunch is a Crescent institution. Bring an appetite.
- 3pm
Mini golf with the kids
Eighteen holes in about an hour, among sandstone walls and native grasses rather than clown heads.
- 5pm
Sundowner on the deck
Walk back up the hill, pour something cold, and watch Hat Head turn gold.
- 7pm
Back to the country club for dinner
Or fish and chips on the deck. Both are correct.
From $250 a night*
Check availabilityWalk to the country club, the point, the bakery and the mini golf, and walk back when you’re ready.
*Prices vary with the time of year, season and demand. Live pricing is always on our Airbnb listing.