Australia: The Land Where Time Began

A biography of the Australian continent 

Crowdy Bay National Park

Highlights: The sculpted rock formations of Diamond Head jut more than 100 m above Crowdy Bay. Australian author Kylie Tennant lived and wrote beneath the head, and her hut has been restored and maintained.

Activities: At low tide you can explore the rocks and pools below the cliffs. There's good fishing, birdwatching and fascinating headland walks with abundant wildlife. Car-based and caravan camping is available at Diamond Head, Indian Head and Kylies Beach. Camping fees apply. Bring your own drinking water, firewood is sold on site.

Access: 25 km north-east of Taree off the Pacific Highway at Moorland; 3 km south of Laurieton via the coast road from Port Macquarie or 13 km east of Kew via Laurieton and the coast road.

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