DESTINATION: Crescent Head

This small North Coast resort town lies 19km SE of Kempsey. National parks protect the coastline, both to the north and south. To the south, sandy beaches stretch all the way to Port Macquarie. The beaches of Crescent Head are excellent for swimming and fishing, and are also popular with hang gliders.

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Facilities in the town include a country club with a 6-hole waterfront golf course, lawn and indoor bowls, tennis, indoor sports and swimming pool. Killick Beach is renowned as a board-riding and bodysurfing beach, whereas Killick Creek is sheltered and ideal for young children.

Nearby attractions

Hat Head NP is full of birdlife, with the wetlands and lagoons providing breeding grounds for several species of waterbirds. Inland, the dry, open forest provides ideal nesting conditions for falcons and hawks. The national park also comprises a coastal strip of high dunes. The park is popular for fishing, swimming, bushwalking, camping and picnicking. Many visitors walk to Korogoro Point to spot whales (in season). Aboriginal sites can be found in the area between Big Hill and Queens Head. An unsealed road links Crescent Head with Port Macquarie and gives access to these sites.

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Region: North Coast NSW

Barrington Tops State Forests, near upper Manning River

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Stretching from Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour and inland to Dorrigo, North Coast NSW offers a unique taste of New South Wales. Whether you head to one of the popular coastal meccas, such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens, or explore one of the region's stunning national parks - you are bound to find a perfect holiday escape. more

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