Description

From Broken Bay at the mouth of the HawkesburyRiver to south of Newcastle, the Central Coast includes a mix ofbays and inlets, pristine beaches, lakes and lush hinterland.

While Gosford is the central business hub of the Central Coast,picturesque villages along the coastline, such as Pearl Beach,Ettalong Beach, Hardys Bay, Avoca Beach, Terrigal, Bateau Bay,Toowoon Bay, The Entrance, Norah Head and Forresters Beach, arepopular holiday destinations with many accommodation choicesavailable, from hotels and motels, plush resorts, welcoming bed& breakfasts, hostels, caravan parks and camping grounds.

There are so many things to see and do on the Central Coast.Book one of the many available tours. Don't miss the beautifulSomersby Falls in Brisbane Water National Park and the secludedbeaches and bays of Bouddi National Park. Crackneck Point Lookoutin Wyrrabalong National Park is a great vantage point for whalewatching.

If it’s good food you’re after, Terrigal and The Entrance havegreat restaurants, while Norah Head has a historic lighthousethat’s well worth a visit.

For the kids
There is never a shortage of activities to keep the kids busy on atrip to the Central Coast! Get up close with your favourite Aussieanimal at the Australian Reptile Park, get lost in the amazing mazeat Amazement, or head to the trees at Treetop Adventure Park. Learnmore about your favourite sea creatures at the Central Coast MarineDiscovery Centre, or enjoy Pelican Feeding at The Entrance.

Take to The Water
With so many beaches, it can be tough to decide which one to go tofirst. For great surf, visit North Avoca and Soldiers Beach, forgreat views of Bouddi National Park, visit Umina Beach, or forgreat people watching, visit Terrigal Beach and Avoca Beach.Ifyou're looking for something to do on the water, why not learn tosurf? You could also try scuba diving at the Ex-HMAS Adelaide, ortake a boat out and enjoy a day of fishing.

Nature's Wonders
The Central Coast is home to a number of stunning National Parksand forests. Perfect for bushwalking and exploring, there isBrisbane Water National Park, Bouddi National Park, and StricklandState Forest, to name but a few.A visit to the area would not becomplete without taking one of the many beautiful coastal walks.Walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal for the unmissable 5 LandsCoastal Walkway, or for a refreshing experience, take a dip and awalk around Pearl Beach Rock Pool.