Crowdy Gap Campground


What this intimate campground lacks in shade it makes up for in facilities, such as showers and toilets, picnic tables and BBQs; firewood is available at the Diamond Head campground manager's office. It's just a short wander from the beach, too.


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1. Crowdy Bay National Park

7.75 MILES

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2. Dooragan National Park

12.31 MILES

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3. Wingham Brush Nature Reserve

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4. Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park

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5. Bennett's Head Lookout

26.74 MILES

Follow Bennett's Head Rd all the way to the top for dramatic views of the east coast as it arcs its way northward in spectacular fashion. There's also a…

6. Lighthouse Beach

27.13 MILES

This beautiful 9km stretch of sand is perfect for lazy strolling. Time it for sunset when you can climb up to the Tacking Point Lighthouse for stunning…

7. Tacking Point Lighthouse

27.38 MILES

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8. Miners Beach

27.9 MILES

The rainforest runs down to the sand at this unofficial nudist beach.