Crowdy Gap Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-31.8326498,152.7308448)
Mode Car
Directions From Crowdy Head Road
Turn on to Crowdy Bay Road then drive for 1.8 km
Turn right and drive for another 390 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 50 m pass the BBQ (45 m on your left). Then pass the shelter (45 m on your left).
	Continue another 295 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 345 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Crowdy Gap Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	690 m
Time	15 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 50 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	50 m	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Taree Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 17 June
  
  19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:50am to 12:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 18 June
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog about higher ground in the early morning. Areas of morning frost inland. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Thursday 19 June
  
  6°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog inland in the morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Friday 20 June
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Saturday 21 June
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 22 June
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 23 June
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Crowdy Bay National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Indian Head Campground Closed
  Following the effects of severe weather across the Mid North Coast the Indian Head campground will remain closed until Tuesday 1 July.
  For more information contact the local park office on 02 6588 5555.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance
  
  Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds
  Due to ongoing wet weather, road access to Crowdy Bay National Park has significantly deteriorated. Although a grader is on standby, the persistent rain over recent months has prevented essential maintenance works from being carried out.
  
  Recommended Access Route:
  For visitors with 2WD, low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans, the most suitable access to Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds is via Diamond Head Road from the north, through Laurieton. To reach Laurieton, take the Kew exit from the Pacific Highway.
  
  Access from Moorland and Harrington along Diamond Head Road is CLOSED due to significant water over road, slippery and dangerous road surface.
  
  Indian Head Camping Area is CLOSED.
  
  For the latest updates, please contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555
  
  Closed areas: Diamond Head Precinct Walking Trail Closures
  Walking trails in the Diamond Head section of Crowdy Bay National Park will be affected by closures from 3rd March 2025 for maintenance and erosion repair.
  The works will involve repairing significant erosion sustained in the 2022 floods, along reinstating drainage, installing stairs, seating and other supportive infrastructure. The walking trails affected are:
  
  Diamond Head Loop walk
  
  Forest walking track
  
  Walking trails will be closed during the week, with every effort made to reopen trails for weekends and public holidays.
  The works are expected to take four months to deliver, however this is weather dependant.
  Please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555 for further information.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-31.8326498,152.7308448)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Crowdy Head Road Turn on to Crowdy Bay Road then drive for 1.8 km Turn right and drive for another 390 m

Weather Forecast

Alerts