Tucked behind the dunes of Crowdy Bay National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast, Kylies Beach offers a serene snorkeling escape. On the southern side of the headland, a calm, crystal-clear inlet provides protected waters that are ideal for snorkeling and kayaking, while rocky outcrops at the northern end harbour fascinating rock pools to explore. Named after Australian author Kylie Tennant, whose timber hut retreat sits nearby, this uncrowded beach is a haven for those seeking tranquil conditions away from the surf. The adjacent campground makes it easy to spend days discovering the clear shallows and the diverse marine life they attract.
Kylies Beach (Crowdy Bay National Park)
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Kylies Beach (Crowdy Bay National Park) has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Rip currents danger
Unpatrolled open beach with strong rips common, especially along the main surf-exposed shoreline.
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High risk: Rip currents
Unpatrolled open beach with strong rips common, especially along the main surf-exposed shoreline.
Moderate risk: Unpatrolled Beach
Kylies Beach is not patrolled by lifeguards. No red-and-yellow flags are in operation. Swim with caution and check conditions before entering.
Moderate risk: Strong Rip Currents
Rip currents can form along the beach, particularly in the open surf zone. The safest swimming area is the protected southern inlet.
Moderate risk: Beach erosion & vehicle access closure
Significant erosion has made vehicle access to the beach dangerous; the beach access point is closed indefinitely. Snorkelers must walk from the campground.
Moderate risk: Isolated location
Remote beach within a national park with no lifeguards, limited mobile reception, and no nearby medical facilities.
Low risk: Limited Mobile Reception
Mobile phone reception is unreliable in the park, making it difficult to call for emergency help. Download the Emergency Plus app before visiting.
Low risk: Changing tides at creek inlet
The southern inlet offers calm snorkeling but tidal flows can shift, with outgoing currents potentially pulling toward the open ocean.
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Kylies Beach campground is in the northern section of Crowdy Bay National Park, accessed via Diamond Head Road off the Pacific Highway near Laurieton. From the campground carpark, a short walk over the dunes leads to the beach.
Parking & facilities
Gravel carpark available at Kylies Beach campground. Suitable for cars, caravans, and trailers.
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$8 per vehicle per day park entry fee. Bookings required for camping.
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