Crescent Head Holiday Rentals & Accommodation

Discover the beauty of Crescent Head by exploring the Murray River on a houseboat, or rent a beachfront holiday house with views that will have you coming back again and again. Holiday rentals here ooze peace and tranquillity with enough rooms for the entire family. With easy proximity to the beach, watch the sun set into the blue waters as you unwind with your favourite drink

Getting to Your Crescent Head Accommodation

Choosing to drive to your holiday rental in Crescent Head will take you around six hours from Brisbane and under five hours from Sydney. The A1 road runs through Kempsey from both directions and it's less than 20km on the Crescent Head Road into town.

Coach services also stop at Kempsey on the coastal route from Sydney. Connecting bus and taxi services to get you to your destination can be found here.

The nearest airport is Port Macquarie Airport. There are daily flights from QantasLink and Virgin Australia via Sydney. Car rental and bus links are available at the airport for onward travel. NSW TrainLink provide trains between Sydney and Kempsey, with a travel time of around seven hours.

What to eat and drink on your Crescent Head holiday

You'll find plenty to enjoy in Crescent Head, from the immaculately plated fresh seafood from the beautiful coast to the elegant wines from the vineyards in the gorgeous countryside. Explore the charm of the farmer's markets while discovering new restaurants and pubs. Many more experiences await you. Sample wine from the 14 wine regions during the wine tour as you study the architecture and uniqueness of the cellar doors.

Treat your senses to the renowned Australia Oyster as you savour the juicy prawns. Pick grapes and fruits as you explore the heritage and history of the vineyards. In the evening, indulge yourself in the enticing cool-climate wines and any fruits in season. Engage yourself in the local food and wine trails and the charming pubs in town.

Family holidays in Crescent Head

Crescent Head is the perfect destination for a relaxed family getaway: your kids can play on the clean beaches, get up close with sharks in the Aquarium, or camp in the rainforest under the moonlight. The entire family can learn how to surf in the uncrowded beaches and join in dolphin-watching cruises.

Roaming through the calming coastal surroundings of Goolawah National Park is the ideal family activity. Bird watching is a hit among children. The area provides the ultimate spot for viewing dolphins and turtles. Migrating whales are also a star attraction from July to November.

Engage children in beeswax art at Banyandah Studio as you savour the lush surroundings. Contemporary local art is available for art lovers. Aside from using the classic form of Encaustic Art, there is a farm ideal for vegetable and fruit harvesting.

Camping and Outdoor Holidays in Crescent Head

Crescent Head is the ideal location to get back to nature. Experience the thrill of making the first footprints on the sand in the mornings with the only sounds that of the surf and sea birds flying around you. Spot koalas and dingos in their natural habitat and keep an eye out for ospreys, bandicoots, turtles and parrots on your walks.

Beachside camping grounds where you can pitch your tent or park your camper are one of the attractive options for accommodation Crescent Beach has to offer. Goolawah National and Regional Parks both have camping areas overlooking the beach where the surf is ready from the moment you wake up. The home of the Malibu Classic annual surf competition, Crescent Head is a big draw for longboard riders.

For a day away from the beach, the Big Hill Rainforest walking trail in Limburners Creek National Park offers a challenging loop of the headland. If you're here between May and November this is a great location for whale spotting. Limeburners Creek also provides ample opportunities for bushwalking and fishing around this historic Aboriginal site.

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