- Name: Crescent Head Visitor Information Centre
- Address: 1 Reserve Road, Crescent Head NSW 2440 (inside the Crescent Head Holiday Park precinct)
- Phone: (02) 6566 0261 (Holiday Park office – primary visitor contact)
- Operator: Kempsey Shire Council (tourism support) in partnership with the Holiday Park
- Accreditation: Visitor Information Outlet (VIO)
- Location Context: Crescent Head is one of the Macleay Valley Coast’s premier surf and holiday destinations, famous for its world‑class point break, beaches, national parks, and relaxed coastal village atmosphere.
Area It Caters For
The Crescent Head VIO supports the southern coastal section of the Macleay Valley Coast, focusing on beaches, surfing, holiday parks, and nature‑based tourism.
Primary Coverage
- Crescent Head village
- Killick Creek
- Crescent Head Surfing Reserve
- Big Hill
- Racecourse Headland
- Point Plomer
- Delicate Nobby
- Goolawah National Park
- Goolawah Regional Park
- Hat Head National Park (southern access)
Secondary / Shared Coverage
(Shared with Kempsey VIC and South West Rocks VIO)
- Kempsey township
- Gladstone
- Smithtown
- Jerseyville
- Hat Head village
- South West Rocks (for broader coastal touring)
Tourism Themes Supported
- Surfing (Crescent Head is one of Australia’s National Surfing Reserves)
- Beach holidays and family recreation
- Coastal walking tracks and lookouts
- National parks and nature‑based tourism
- Camping and caravan touring
- Fishing, boating, and kayaking
- Local arts, cafes, and village markets
- Scenic drives along Point Plomer Road
Services Provided
- Local maps, brochures, and touring guides
- Surfing, beach, and tide information
- National park and walking track details (Goolawah, Hat Head NP)
- Accommodation information (holiday parks, motels, cabins, campgrounds)
- Camping and 4WD access guidance for Point Plomer Road
- Information on fishing spots, boat ramps, and water safety
- Local event information (markets, surf comps, community events)
- General visitor assistance via the Crescent Head Holiday Park office
Summary
The Crescent Head Visitor Information Centre (VIO) is the key visitor hub for one of the Macleay Valley Coast’s most iconic destinations, supporting surfers, families, campers, and nature lovers.
It provides essential information on beaches, national parks, accommodation, and coastal touring, complementing the broader services of the Kempsey Visitor Information Centre.