About Crowdy Bay National Park
Crowdy Bay National Park is a coastal national park on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, within Mid-Coast Council near Diamond Head and Laurieton. Established in 1972, it covers about 102 sq km of coastline, beaches, coastal heath, wetlands and forest. It is notable for its rugged headlands, long sandy beaches such as Kylies Beach, diverse flora and fauna, Aboriginal heritage, and walking and camping opportunities.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural coastal landscape with long sandy beaches, rocky headlands, heathlands, wetlands and eucalypt forest. The park offers marked walking tracks including the Diamond Head Loop Walk, beach access for swimming, surfing and fishing, campgrounds at Diamond Head and Kylies Beach, picnic areas, lookouts with ocean views, and opportunities for birdwatching and seasonal whale watching. Facilities are basic and the environment is largely undeveloped.
Key highlights
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Diamond Head Loop Walk with coastal headland and ocean views
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Kylies Beach - long sandy beach for swimming, surfing and fishing
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Diamond Head and Kylies campgrounds close to the beach
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Diverse coastal heath, wetlands and forest with native wildlife and birdlife
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Seasonal whale watching from headlands between May and November