Central Coast Council Travel Guide

New South Wales

A coastal residential area with a beach, a cliff, and a road leading to a parking lot.
A calm lake at sunset with wooden docks and a clear sky.
A coastal bridge over turbulent waters, a rocky cliff, and a beach with buildings in the background.
A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a cloudy sky above.
A body of water with dolphins swimming.

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A rocky shoreline with tide pools and a distant cityscape at sunset.
The Entrance
Known for Shopping, Beaches and Sea
Go hiking, watch the daily pelican feeding, relax on white-sand beaches and head off on a fishing excursion at this coastal resort town.

Reasons to visit

  • Entrance Beach
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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a rocky cliff with greenery.
Terrigal
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Dining
Join the droves of surfers who head here every year. But keep in mind that this gorgeous part of the coast has much more to offer besides great waves.

Reasons to visit

  • Terrigal Beach
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a calm lake, and a forested hill.
Wamberal
Known for Dining, Gardens and Beaches
Get away to Wamberal! Enjoy the beaches, local cuisine and gardens.

Reasons to visit

  • Wamberal Beach
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A beach with waves, a cliff, and houses on a hillside.
Avoca Beach
Known for Beaches, Friendly people and Family-friendly
Check the surf, peruse waterfront markets and art galleries or explore pretty lagoons, lakes and hinterland wilderness at this popular beachside retreat.

Reasons to visit

  • Avoca Beach
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A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, surrounded by green hills and vegetation.
Ettalong Beach
Known for Beaches, Dining and Relaxing
Relaxing Ettalong Beach is calling! Discover its beaches, cafes, spas and more.
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A waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks in a forested area.
Gosford
Known for Bars, Waterfalls and Recreation
Trip time! Discover the waterfalls, bars and golf in Gosford.
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A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and lush greenery in the foreground.

Terrigal Beach

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From great surf to gorgeous views it’s no wonder this is one of the best-loved oceanfront spots on New South Wales’ Central Coast.
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