Crescent head
Reporter: Peter Wells
Peter is checking out the legendary break at Crescent Head and staying at Crescent Head Holiday Park.
The point break off the Big Nobby headland at Crescent Head - a village about 19km south-east of Kempsey on the NSW mid-coast - is famous among wave surfers throughout the world.
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In fact, the surfing doesn’t get much better than around here, especially when, for most of the year, there are long stretches of golden sand that you won’t have to share with anyone.
Anglers, too, are drawn to the surf and estuarine fishing. From the crest of 100m high Crescent Head you can almost see forever, with coastal views stretching over marine parkland to Hat Head in the north and to Point Plomer to the south.
Vacationers looking for a tranquil corner of the world where they can surf, swim fish and explore to their heart's content might have to back-track to reach Crescent Head, but they won't be disappointed by an area that is one of the best-kept secrets on the NSW coast.
The surf at Crescent Head Beach is legendary and it is home to the annual Crescent Head Malibu Classic longboard event. There is fantastic beach, rock, estuary and even deep sea fishing to be enjoyed by both the casual and keen angler.
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Crescent Head Learn To Surf School
With the legendary break comes a legendary surf school. They can teach beginner to advanced surfing techniques and keep it very personal with a maximum class size of 8.
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More Information Crescent Head Learn To Surf School Crescent Head Private lessons are from $75 or $55 per person if you’ve got a mate. |
Prices correct as at 08/09/07
Crescent Head Holiday Park
The Crescent Head Holiday Park is probably one of the best sited parks on the coast with its beachfront location and close proximity to all the activities the area has to offer. There are two sections of the park to choose from: Lakeside and Surfside. The beach is patrolled in summer, while Killick Creek offers clean, safe swimming for all ages.
The host of activities to be enjoyed are all right on your doorstep. The Crescent Head Holiday Park adjoins the tennis courts, bowling green, golf course and skateboard ramp. You can walk to the Country Club, Tavern and shops which include a supermarket, butcher, newsagent, chemist, post office, video store, service station, hair salon and doctor's surgery. There’s a well equipped playground for the children to enjoy. So… park your car, kick off your shoes and relax!
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4 Shore Holiday Parks have accommodation to please the whole family, with modern well equipped cabins, bungalows and park sites. It's a romantic hideaway for couples and a great place to meet new friends.
There are powered tourist sites available, including prime creek front sites. Some sites have water and sullage facilities. Both sections have spotless amenities and coin operated laundries. Disabled facilities are available in the Lakeside section of the park.
Enjoy the day picnic area with undercover electric BBQ's, public toilets and a local monthly market. Fishermen will find a handy boat ramp and fish cleaning tables near the surf club.
Stock up on ice, gas and bait at the onsite Beach Cafe. The cafe operates onsite for all your everyday grocery items, drinks, icecreams, sweets and takeaways. Breakfast and dinner are served in an outdoor setting on the cafe verandah overlooking the park and ocean.
Cabins
There are four types of cabins to suit a variety of tastes, sleeping from four to five people.
All cabins and bungalows provide ensuite, TV, microwave, ceiling fans, heating and full kitchen facilities with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. (Linen, pillows, blankets and bath towels are not provided). Oceanside bungalows also include videos. Spa bungalows and special access units are also available.
At the end of the day, relax on the outdoor setting and take in the beautiful water views from your cabin deck.
Fully equipped oceanside cabins with living area, double bed and 3 single bunks (separate bedrooms). Showers, toilets, colour television, video, microwave, refrigerator and gas stove. Covered deck.
Fully equipped lakeside cabins with living area, double bed and 3 single bunks. Shower, toilet, colour TV, microwave, bar fridge, hot plates and griller. Covered deck.
There are four new luxury spa cabins and three super luxury Oceanfront villas.
Two cabins are designed as special access units (one separate bedroom) to ensure that people with a disability, or the elderly, can have a happy and worry free vacation.
Blankets linen and towels required.
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More Information
Crescent Head Holiday Park Telephone: 1800 00 66 00 www.4shores.macleaycbd.com.au/crescenthead.html
Chill out at the Crescent Head Holiday Park in a Spa Cabin from $148 per night. “Hang Out” at Crescent Head. The easiest way to get there is with a QantasLink flight to Port Macquarie. Fares start at $79 one way from Sydney when you book on www.qantas.com.au
Valid for travel Sept 29 – Nov 11, 2007 |
Prices correct as at 08/09/07