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Kylies Beach campground

Crowdy Bay National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Kylies Beach campground.

Getting there and parking

Kylies Beach campground is located in the northern section of Crowdy Bay National Park. Access is via Diamond Head Road.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Kylies Beach campground.

Best times to visit

Crowdy Bay National Park generally enjoys a warm subtropical climate. However outside of winter the temperature can reach above 30C, so be sure to carry sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water. Drinking water is not available within the park. Winter days and nights can be cool to cold, particularly in exposed areas of the park.

Spring

Wildflowers paint the dunes and heath in spectacular colour during spring.

Summer

Swimming, boating and fishing – enjoy the delights of Crowdy Bay's magnificent beaches. Look out for the festive Christmas Bell blooms.

Winter

Remember your binoculars and camera to experience the sight of migrating whales.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

19°C and 25°C

Highest recorded

43.3°C

Winter temperature

Average

10°C and 19°C

Lowest recorded

-1.7°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February and March

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

310mm

Facilities

Water is not available at this campground.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Carpark

Showers

  • Cold showers

Step-free access

The campground is flat and step-free, with a gravel pathway on the eastern side of the campground and a paved pathway on the western side of the campground that lead to the amenities.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Kylies Beach campground is flat and step-free. The campground has:

  • Pathways on the eastern and western side of the campground (one gravel and one paved) that lead to the amenities.
  • An accessible amenities block with non-flush toilets and cold showers on the western side of the campground, plus accessible non-flush toilets in the eastern and southern parts of the campground.

To get to other parts of the campground besides the amenities, you'll need to cross over flat grass.

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Fires are permitted in off-the-ground braziers only. You can hire one from the Diamond Head office.

Prohibited

Amplified music is not permitted.

Gathering firewood

Generators

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Kylies Beach campground

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