Walking times are from Fishers Villa. Opening hours change with the seasons, so check before you head out.
Point Break Cafe (cafe) 367 Crescent Head Rd, under the Surf Club (about 10 min walk) Tiny cafe right on the beachfront below the surf lifesaving club. Opens early for coffee, breakfast rolls and acai bowls while you watch the surfers at the Point.
Drift Crescent Head (cafe) Shop 1/1 Rankine St (about 10 min walk) Good coffee, a full brunch menu and a cabinet of fresh poke bowls, toasties and slices. A local favourite for weekend brunch.
Barnetts Bakery (bakery) 12 Main St (about 8 min walk) Award-winning country bakery known for its pies and vanilla slices, plus doughnuts, bread and wraps. Ideal for picnic supplies before a day in the national parks.
Swell Nourished Cafe (cafe) Waves Campground, 954 Point Plomer Rd (15 min drive south) A hidden gem among the trees, with wholesome mostly vegetarian food, homemade kombucha and gelato. Come late in the day to watch the birds at the birdbaths.
Sea Sea Kitchen and Bar (restaurant) Sea Sea Hotel, 30-34 Pacific St (2 min walk) Crescent Head's stylish newcomer in a cool mid-century space. Local seafood, wood-fired pizza, cocktails and a good wine list. Kids welcome, and dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. Book ahead in holiday season.
Mezzaluna2440 (Italian) 35 Pacific St (2 min walk) Authentic Italian pasta and pizza, with gluten-free options and a dog-friendly outdoor area. Dinner Wednesday to Saturday.
Crescent Head Country Club (club bistro) 1 Rankine St (about 10 min walk) Bistro upstairs with sweeping views over the golf course to the ocean, plus a Chinese restaurant downstairs. A classic club atmosphere.
Crescent Head Tavern (pub) 2 Main St (about 8 min walk) The local pub, with cold beer, pizza, live music and a shaded beer garden.
The Bush Kitchen (wood-fired pizza) 1060 Point Plomer Rd (15 min drive south) Wood-fired pizza under the gum trees, a short walk from the beach. Usually open Wednesday to Friday evenings; check before you go.
The Point Break (surfing) Crescent Head's famous right-hand point break, one of Australia's National Surfing Reserves. Long, peeling waves that especially suit longboarders. A few minutes' walk from your front door.
Killick Creek (swimming and paddling) Right beside the villa. Calm, clear water that is perfect for kids, paddleboarding and kayaking. The creek mouth meets the beach at the front of town. Dogs are allowed on the right-hand (northern) side of the bridge only, on lead until you reach the off-leash area.
Killick Beach (beach) 14 km of white sand stretching north from the creek. The surf club beach is patrolled on weekends from October to April and during school holidays; walk a few minutes north for a stretch all to yourself. Dogs can run off lead in the signed off-leash area north of the creek.
Crescent Head Lookout (lookout) Short drive or 20 min walk up the headland. Sweeping ocean views, wildflowers, and whale watching from May to November. Bring a picnic.
Big Hill Rainforest Walking Track (walking track) Limeburners Creek National Park, about 14 km south via Point Plomer Rd (gravel). A 1.4 km rainforest loop with some short steep hills, taking 45 minutes to an hour. Quiet and rarely crowded. National park vehicle fee applies, and dogs are not allowed.
Goolawah National Park and Goolawah Regional Park (beaches) About 10 min drive south. Wild, empty beaches and coastal walks where you will often have the sand to yourself. Dogs are not allowed in the national park, but they are welcome in Goolawah Regional Park, which has off-leash beaches at Delicate Nobby, Big Hill Beach and the north end of Back Beach, and on-lead camping at Delicate campground. Beaches are unpatrolled, so swim with care.
Hat Head National Park (day trip) About 40 min drive north. Crystal-clear swimming, the Korogoro walking track, rainforest and huge coastal sand dunes to explore. Dolphins and whales are regular visitors.
South West Rocks, Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse (day trip) About 1 hour drive north. Historic gaol ruins in Arakoon National Park, kangaroos on the grass, and some of the clearest swimming water on the coast. Call in at the 1891 Smoky Cape Lighthouse on the way for whale watching. Dogs are not allowed in Arakoon National Park.
Crescent Head Country Club Golf Course (golf) 1 Rankine St (about 10 min walk) A fun 6-hole course with arguably the best ocean views of any course on the coast. Equipment hire is available from the pro shop, and the hills are real.
Crescent Head sits on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people. Keep an eye out for ospreys, sea eagles, pelicans, dolphins and migrating whales, and please help us care for this special place.
Fishers Villa is on the waterfront at Killick Creek, close to the village, world-class surf and the golf course. We are Craig and Cinde, and we have been welcoming guests for over 14 years. Get in touch with any questions about dates, bringing the dog, or group stays.
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