Diamond Head Loop walk
North Coast, NSW
A 4.3 km loop in Crowdy Bay National Park from the campground via Kylie's lookout, heath and quartz-flecked cliffs that give Diamond Head its name.
About this place
Diamond Head loop walk is the best introduction to Crowdy Bay National Park, south of Port Macquarie. Starting at Diamond Head campground, NPWS lists 4.3 km loop, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, linking Headland and Forest walking tracks. Views from Kylie's lookout take in Crowdy Bay, Perpendicular Point, Crowdy Head and the Three Brothers. Quartz in the cliffs is thought to have given Diamond Head its name. Toilets and picnic facilities are at the campground. Park entry fees apply. Metcalfes walking track and Kylie's Hut are nearby extras.
Access & getting there
From Laurieton take Bold Street then Diamond Head Road (gravel ~10 km) to the campground. Park entry $8 per vehicle. Toilets at the campground.
Diamond Head campground, 763 Diamond Head Road, Diamond Head NSW 2443
Safety notes
Unfenced cliffs. Carry water. Gravel access road can be corrugated.
Gear notes
Hat, water, binoculars for dolphins and whales.
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