Applies from Thu 11 Jun 2026, 3.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 2.39pm

Safety alerts: Diamond Head Road - changed conditions and scheduled works

6 August 2026 update: Diamond Head Road in Crowdy Bay National Park was graded from the northern entry point to Kylies Beach campground, in mid-July 2026. Diamond Head Road, to the south of Kylies Beach campground, has been patched with additional gravel and is currently being graded. Grading will then continue on Crowdy Bay Road with an anticipated completion date of 14 August 2026.

The roads will remain open during works, however please be mindful of changing road conditions, heavy machinery, and workers on the road. Expect short delays, drive safely, and follow the directions of roadwork signage and workers. 

Diamond Head, Indian Head, and Kylies Beach campgrounds, and the Diamond Head walking tracks, are currently best accessed using Diamond Head Road from the northern park entry point via Laurieton/Dunbogan to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads. 

Crowdy Gap campground is best accessed using Crowdy Bay Road from the southern park entry point via Harrington to minimise the length of driving on gravel roads.

For more information, contact the NPWS Port Macquarie office on (02) 6588 5555.

Affects 1 park and 13 locations nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Abbey Creek picnic area
  • Cheesetree picnic area
  • Crowdy Gap campground
  • Crowdy Gap walking track
  • Diamond Head campground
  • Diamond Head Loop walk
  • Forest walking track
  • Geebung picnic area
  • Indian Head campground
  • Kylies Beach campground
  • Kylies Hut
  • Mermaid lookout track
  • Metcalfes walking track

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 11.24am. Last reviewed: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 9.35am

Other planned events: No firepits provided at Crowdy Gap campground

Visitors are advised that the fire pits have been removed from Crowdy Gap campground as they were beginning to deteriorate, presenting a safety hazard to users.

Fires are not permitted on the ground. If you choose to have a fire you must bring your own portable fire pit or brazier. Braziers can be hired from Diamond Head campground if required.

Visitors must also bring in their own firewood and be aware of fire regulations and any fire bans in place. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Crowdy Bay National Park
  • Crowdy Gap campground