Grant's Head is a dramatic rocky headland at Bonny Hills on the NSW Mid North Coast, forming the southern gateway to the Camden Haven region. The headland's rock platforms and reef-fringed shoreline create sheltered inshore snorkeling terrain, with clear waters around the cliff base revealing gutters, boulder gardens, and shallow caves. The headland overlooks Grants Beach below — a sweeping stretch of sand where the surf breaks off the point. Snorkelers explore the reefy edges at the base of the headland, particularly on calm, low-tide days when the submerged rock platforms are most accessible and the water clarity is at its best.
Grant's Head
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Wave Height 0.3 mSwell Period 6.0 sWind Speed 5.6 knPrecipitation 0.2 mmTidal Phase slack
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Moderate risk: Ocean swell and surge
The exposed headland receives open ocean swell. Surge around the rock platforms can be strong, especially on days with southerly or easterly swell above 1.5 m.
Low risk: Sharp rock platforms
The headland's sandstone and rock platforms have sharp, barnacle-encrusted edges that can cause cuts and scrapes when entering or exiting the water.
Low risk: Outgoing tide current
Tidal movement around the headland point can create moderate currents, particularly on an outgoing tide when water drains from the Camden Haven estuary system nearby.
Low risk: Changing water depth
Depth drops quickly close to shore off the rock ledges, which can surprise waders and inexperienced snorkelers near the cliff base.
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Entry
Drive to Bonny Hills via the Pacific Highway (A1), then take the Ocean Drive exit south of Port Macquarie. Follow Ocean Drive/Lake Cathie Road to Bonny Hills. The Grants Head carpark is at the end of Grants Head Road, off The Parade. The headland is a short walk from the carpark.
Parking & facilities
Grants Head Carpark at the end of Grants Head Road provides parking for several vehicles. Additional parking is available at Grants Beach Reserve for the 4WD access area (4WD permit required for beach driving). Not caravan-friendly.
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Free. No entry fee.
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