Diamond Head campground is in the northern section of Crowdy Bay National Park. When you enter the park, follow Diamond Head Road to the campground.

There is 4WD access to the beach from Diamond Head but you’ll need to organise a permit from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council before setting out.

Road quality

The road can deteriorate quite quickly during periods of rain and high visitation. Please drive to the road and weather conditions.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is permitted within your campsite boundaries only. There is a designated parking area for walk-in camping area bookings.

Additional parking onsite is provided in gravel and asphalt carparks for day visitors only.

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.

• The main part of the campground has marked sites and is suitable for motorhomes, caravans, campervans, camper trailers and tents. No powered sites are available.
• Campsites in the walk-in camp area are suitable for tents only. All equipment must be carried from vehicles to the camp area (about 150m).
• Water is not available at this campground.
• Fires are permitted in off-the-ground braziers only. Hire is available from the onsite office.
• Firewood and ice can be purchased from the onsite office. Collecting firewood from the park is not permitted.
• There is a Dump-Ezy for chemical toilet waste
• Please be considerate of others and keep noise down. Noise restrictions apply from 10pm.

Amenities

Outdoor beach showers and cold showers are available.

Toilets

• Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Additional parking onsite is provided for day visitors only.

Showers

• Cold showers

Rubbish bin

Rubbish and recycling bins are available near the amenities block.

Step-free access

The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a paved pathway that leads past a couple of the picnic tables, the barbecue shelter and the amenities.

Please note there are steps along some of the access paths to the beach.

• Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

There are 2 bench seats near the roundabout at the campground, one with a backrest and one without.

• Diamond Head campground factsheet
• Diamond Head campground map (1.4MB pdf)
• Diamond Head campground layout (400.1KB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Diamond Head campground is flat and mostly step-free, with the following accessible facilities:

• A paved pathway that leads past a couple of the picnic tables, the barbecue shelter and the main amenities block.
• Accessible flush toilets at the main amenities block and also in the eastern part of the campground near Kojaks Beach access track.
• Bench seats for resting

There are some parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

• The showers at this campground are not accessible
• There are steps along some of the access paths to the beach 

• Mermaid lookout track Mermaid lookout track takes you on a tour of Crowdy Bay National Park's secret surprises. Secluded coves, sweeping beaches and mountain views await you on this short hike.
• Metcalfes walking track Get up close with nature on Metcalfes walking track, which links Indian Head and Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park. It's a family friendly hike and the kids might even spot a koala.

• Crowdy Gap walking track The short and sweet Crowdy Gap walking track in Crowdy Bay National Park, near Taree, offers a stroll through rainforest with scenic views and the chance to see koalas.
• Diamond Head Loop walk Diamond Head loop walk offers scenic coastal views across Crowdy Bay National Park. Expect beaches, lookouts, and glinting rock faces, giving Diamond Head its name.

• Kylies Hut Visit Kylies Hut along Metcalfes walking track in Crowdy Bay National Park, near Port Macquarie. The historic hut was used as a writer’s retreat by award-winning Australian novelist Kylie Tennant.

Animals

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  White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)

  White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.

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  Brown-striped frog (Lymnastes peronii)

  One of the most common frogs found in Australia, the ground-dwelling brown-striped frog lives in ponds, dams and swamps along the east coast. Also known as the striped marsh frog, this amphibian grows to 6.5cm across and has a distinctive ‘tok’ call that can be heard all year round.

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  Lace monitor (Varanus varius)

  One of Australia’s largest lizards, the carnivorous tree-dwelling lace monitor, or tree goanna, can grow to 2m in length and is found in forests and coastal tablelands across eastern Australia. These Australian animals are typically dark blue in colour with whitish spots or blotches.

Plants

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  Black sheoak (Allocasuarina littoralis)

  The black sheoak is one of a number of casuarina species found across the east coast of Australia and nearby tablelands. Growing to a height of 5-15m, these hardy Australian native plants can survive in poor or sandy soils. The barrel-shaped cone of the black sheoak grows to 10-30mm long.

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  Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)

  An iconic part of the Australian landscape, the grass tree is widespread across eastern NSW. These Australian native plants have a thick fire-blackened trunk and long spiked leaves. They are found in heath and open forests across eastern NSW. The grass tree grows 1-5m in height and produces striking white-flowered spikes which grow up to 1m long.