Mermaid Lookout 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	(-31.718355,152.7948422)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Reid Street Turn on to Diamond Head Road then drive for 7.3 km Turn left and drive for another 105 m Turn slight right and drive for another 90 m Turn left and drive for another 55 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Diamond Head Camping Area at the start. W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au There is a fee to use this campsite. This campsite has showers. Find the sign at the start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the car park at the start. After another 680 m come to a viewpoint.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 710 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mermaid Lookout Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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

Camp site: There is one 0 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	0 m	Diamond Head Camping Area
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Wauchope Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 17 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers on the south coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 18 April
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Saturday 19 April
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 28.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 20 April
  
  12°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning fog in the north. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 21 April
  
  14°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 28.
  
  Tuesday 22 April
  
  12°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 April
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Crowdy Bay National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Visitor Advisory - Road Access to Crowdy Bay National Park Campgrounds
  Visitors are advised that the most suitable access route for low-clearance vehicles or those towing caravans 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 to Crowdy Bay National Park campgrounds via the Moorland exit is generally more challenging for vehicles towing caravans, due to narrower roads and a lower quality road surface.
  For further information, please contact the local NPWS office at (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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