Metcalfes walking track

Where

Crowdy Bay National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Hard

Distance

0.7km one-way

Time suggested

15 - 45min

Grade

Grade 3

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Please note

• It’s a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and take plenty of water.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch or whale watch.
• Strong rips and currents may be present at nearby Kylies Beach, so take care in the water and please supervise children at all times.

This track is perfect for introducing the kids to the wonders of nature. They’ll love the chance to spot a koala or two along the way. Metcalfes walking track links Kylies Beach campground and Indian Head campground in the northern section of Crowdy Bay National Park, near Port Macquarie. 

Don't forget to stop at Kylies Hut for a look into the rustic writing retreat of Australian author Kylie Tennant.

In spring, the heath erupts with colourful wildflowers, attracting nectar-loving birds. Behind the dunes, native grasses give way to woodlands including tall trees such as blackbutt, brush box and paperbarks. Be sure to look high in the branches for koalas, glossy black-cockatoos and parrots. 

Choose to begin the walk from Indian Head campground or Kylies Beach campground. If you’re walking to Kylies Beach, don’t forget to take your swimmers for a cool-off in the surf.

Take a virtual tour of Metcalfes walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info