Waves Campground – Pet-Friendly Camping Crescent Head

Waves Campground is a true surfer’s sanctuary and a nature lover’s paradise, offering a unique and relaxed private camping experience on the iconic Point Plomer Road. Perfectly positioned between Goolawah and Limeburners Creek National Parks, this eco-friendly campground embodies the laid-back, surf-centric culture of the Crescent Head region. The campground is set in a beautiful, natural bush clearing, offering a range of spacious, unpowered sites suitable for tents, camper trailers, and caravans. It’s a place that prioritises a genuine connection with nature over manicured lawns, and its biggest drawcard for many is that it is proudly pet-friendly, allowing your four-legged friends to join the coastal adventure.

The location is simply unbeatable for beach lovers. A short stroll through a private track leads you directly onto the beautiful and often uncrowded Goolawah Beach, which offers fantastic surf breaks and excellent beach fishing. It’s also just down the road from the more sheltered Delicate Beach. Unlike the basic facilities in the neighbouring national parks, Waves offers the welcome comfort of clean amenity blocks with hot showers and flush toilets, as well as a communal camp kitchen area. This makes for a much more comfortable stay while still retaining a classic, rustic bush-camping feel. The freedom to have a campfire in your own fire pit, share stories with like-minded travellers, and be just minutes from some of the best surf on the coast makes Waves a very special destination. For a pet-friendly, comfortable, and authentic surf-safari experience, Waves Campground is a top-tier choice on the Mid North Coast.

• Website: wavescamping.com
• Phone Number: 0434 423 477
• GPS Coordinates: -31.26245, 152.96685

Site Information

• Location: On Point Plomer Road, south of Crescent Head.
• Site suitable for: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motorhomes.
• Road access: Unsealed Point Plomer Road. Generally 2WD accessible with care, but can be corrugated and rough in sections.
• Site surface: Grass, sand, and dirt.
• Camping permitted: Yes, bookings are essential and fees apply.
• Maximum overnight stays: Check booking details.
• Number of un-powered sites: Numerous unmarked sites in a large area.
• Facilities: Hot showers, flush toilets, camp kitchen, washing-up sinks.
• Picnic tables: Some available in communal areas.
• Potable water: Yes, bore water is available (can be treated/filtered).
• Mobile phone coverage: Limited. Telstra service is patchy.
• TV reception: Unlikely.
• Onsite public toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish bins: Yes.
• Open fires: Permitted in your own off-the-ground fire pit, subject to fire bans.
• Generator use: Permitted with strict time limits and consideration for others.
• Number of sites available: Dozens of sites.

Essentials to Bring

• An off-the-ground fire pit and your own firewood.
• Beach gear: surfboards, fishing equipment, swimmers.
• Insect repellent.

Activities

• Pet friendly: Yes, very pet friendly.
• Fishing: Excellent beach and rock fishing. A NSW Recreational Fishing Licence is required.
• Short walks: Explore the beach and connect with sections of the surrounding coastal tracks.

Local Amenities (in Crescent Head)

• Local Pubs:
  • Crescent Head Country Club (~8 km)
  • Crescent Head Tavern (~8 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • A great selection of cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in Crescent Head (~8 km)
• Local Attractions:
  • The famous Crescent Head Point surf break (~9 km)
  • Killick Beach and the town of Crescent Head (~8 km)
  • Hat Head National Park (to the south)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Reflections Holiday Parks Crescent Head (~8 km)
  • Delicate Campground (National Park, further down Point Plomer Rd)
• Next Free Camps:
  • There are no designated free camps in the immediate area.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • A public dump point is located in Crescent Head (~8 km).
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Service station in Crescent Head (~8 km).
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Crescent Head. It is best to arrive at the camp with your main tanks full.
• Public Toilets:
  • Onsite. Public toilets are also available at the beach foreshore in Crescent Head (~8 km).

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Mid North Coast

• Summer (December – February): Hot and humid, perfect for swimming and surfing. High chance of thunderstorms. Average temperatures from 21°C to 28°C.
• Autumn (March – May): Warm, sunny days and mild evenings. Often the best time for surfing. Temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C.
• Winter (June – August): Cool, crisp, and often sunny days with cool nights. Great for whale watching. Temperatures range from 9°C to 20°C.
• Spring (September – November): Mild to warm with pleasant weather. The bush is vibrant with wildflowers. Temperatures range from 14°C to 25°C.