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 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south, becoming less likely later this evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Medium chance of showers in the south from the late morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog about higher ground in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 24.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  7 → 30mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 21.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 21.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  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.
  
  Other planned events: Planned sealing works - Diamond Head Campground
  Roadworks are planned for Diamond Head Campground Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May 2025, subject to suitable weather conditions.
  The works will involve sealing a section of the campground's internal roads to increase safety and reduce dust impacts to nearby campsites.
  There will be no access to the 4WD Beach Access Track from the campground. Please use the access off Diamond Head Road during this period.
  NPWS apologies for any inconvenience in the campground during these essential works.
  For further information please contact NPWS Port Macquarie on (02) 6588 5555.
  
  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

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