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Length: 1.4km
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Duration: 45mins
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Grade: 2
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Style: Return
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Start: Diamond Head Access Rd, Diamond Head
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End: Diamond Head Access Rd, Diamond Head
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Location: Crowdy Bay National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 349 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -31.72101635
Longitude: 152.7994615
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Crowdy Bay National Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
Cross the footbridge over the creek at Diamond Head and wander up this short walking track to the lookout. Along the shore is a series of rocky coves just perfect for a mermaid's afternoon nap.
Enjoy spectacular views across the crescent of Dunbogan beach to North Brother mountain and look out for Christmas bells blooming among the grasslands in summer. It's also a great spot for watching whales on their annual migration along the coast.
Take a virtual tour of Mermaid Lookout track captured with Google Street View Trekker.
About the region
Crowdy Bay National Park in the North Coast region
Crowdy Bay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Getting there
Mermaid lookout track commences from the footbridge over the creek on the eastern side of Diamond Head campground.
Tips
Remember to take plenty of drinking water.
It's a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and to wear a hat.
Strong rips and currents may be present as this beach - take care in the water and please supervise children at all times.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.