What this intimate campground lacks in shade it makes up for in facilities, such as showers and toilets, picnic tables and BBQs; firewood is available at the Diamond Head campground manager's office. It's just a short wander from the beach, too.
Crowdy Gap Campground
Mid-North Coast
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
29.27 MILES
A patrolled beach nestled between two rocky headlands. Excellent for learner surfers.
27.38 MILES
This little lighthouse (1879) commands a headland offering immense views along the coast. It’s a great spot from which to watch the waves roll in to long,…
7.75 MILES
Known for its rock formations and rugged cliffs, this park backs onto a long and beautiful beach. A 4.8km (two-hour) loop track heads over the Diamond…
28.11 MILES
The 72-hectare pocket of Sea Acres National Park protects the state's largest and most diverse stand of coastal rainforest. At the Rainforest Centre you…
29.05 MILES
Chlamydia, traffic accidents and dog attacks are the biggest causes of illness and injury for koalas living near urban areas; about 250 end up in this…
12.31 MILES
This little park immediately north of Crowdy Bay National Park and on the shores of Watson Taylor Lake is dominated by North Brother Mountain. A sealed…
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard
29.01 MILES
Wine is produced from remnants of the little-known Isabella grapes planted here in the 1860s by George Frances. The homestead was founded in 1859 and you…
29.56 MILES
This 1824 convict-built church is one of Australia’s oldest functioning churches. It retains its original box pews and crenulated tower, which apes the…
Nearby Mid-North Coast attractions
7.75 MILES
Known for its rock formations and rugged cliffs, this park backs onto a long and beautiful beach. A 4.8km (two-hour) loop track heads over the Diamond…
12.31 MILES
This little park immediately north of Crowdy Bay National Park and on the shores of Watson Taylor Lake is dominated by North Brother Mountain. A sealed…
3. Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
20.88 MILES
A wheelchair-accessible 1.9km boardwalk traverses this idyllic patch of rainforest, home to giant Moreton Bay figs and flocks of flying foxes. You might…
4. Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park
26.26 MILES
Time your visit for the ‘koala patting’ (10.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm) at the park's koala-breeding centre. There are heaps of other Australian creatures –…
26.74 MILES
Follow Bennett's Head Rd all the way to the top for dramatic views of the east coast as it arcs its way northward in spectacular fashion. There's also a…
27.13 MILES
This beautiful 9km stretch of sand is perfect for lazy strolling. Time it for sunset when you can climb up to the Tacking Point Lighthouse for stunning…
27.38 MILES
This little lighthouse (1879) commands a headland offering immense views along the coast. It’s a great spot from which to watch the waves roll in to long,…