and November (winter-spring season). Hiking Big Hill Rainforest Walking Track provides scenic coastal views and lush wildlife. The walking trail includes rainforest vegetation including strangler figs and coastal blackbutt. Microbats are known to inhabit the area and are often spotted at sunset. The trail serves as a good whale watching spot in the spring and winter months. Art Banyandah Studio, which is located approximately 15 minutes from Crescent Head, provides a showcase of local art. The studio is also known for its encaustic painting which involves using hot beeswax as paints. The studio serves as the location for '6Ps Surf Films' and is known to occasionally demonstrate film editing to visitors. The studio is situated on a working alpaca farm. National Parks Goolawah National Park is a good place for camping on the beach, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, bird watching and whale watching (during the winter and spring seasons). Dolphins, turtles, koalas and dingoes are often spotted at the park. The beaches are secluded and showcase native local plant life. Limeburners Creek National Park features native plant life and abundant wildlife, pristine beaches and serves as a great place for swimming, fishing and surfing. There are two camp grounds located within Limeburners Creek National Park: 'Melaleuca Camping Ground' and 'Point Plomer Camping Ground'. Transportation Buses run between Crescent Head and Kempsey, two to three times a day. (There is no bus service on Sundays.) Schools Ongoing activities and schools in Crescent Head include; Crescent Head Playgroup The playgroup is for both children and their families or carers to attend. It caters to ages 0–5 years old with crafts, music, book reading and other activities. Playgroup is held each Wednesday morning during school terms at the Baker Drive Community Hall. Crescent Head Community Preschool Crescent Head Primary School Secondary Education There are several secondary schools at Kempsey, approximately 22 km away. Notes External links Crescent Head Tourism Page Towns in New South Wales Mid North Coast Fishing communities in Australia Coastal towns in New South Wales