The perfect blend of bush and beach, a quick drive out of town found us at our cabin at Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat. With a cosy, earthy charm that gives it a treehouse feel, Goolawah was the perfect place to rest our heads after a full day of surfing, and to wake with the sun and the sounds of bird song. The fireplace gave us warmth on the rainy days, the perfect spot to sip a coffee or to curl up beside with a book, while the well-stocked kitchen meant we were cooking up a storm every evening with a glass of vino in hand.

Crescent Head is a dream for surfers; grab your longboard and head to the break that runs alongside Little Nobby, the unmissable headland that hugs the main beach in town. If surfing isn't your thing, a picnic dinner or a brew sipped sitting atop Little Nobby is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down over the hills and set the ocean alight. Take a drive out of town all the way down Point Plomer Road, stopping off at beaches a-plenty, and do an epic headland walk, or discover some secret beaches.