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When you think of the Central Coast, it’s more than likely that any number of daytime activities are high on your radar. But you don’t need to be a dedicated night owl to venture out after dark, so we’re embracing venues and activities that come alive when the stars are out!
There are more fun night-time activities now than ever before, so seize the night with some of our favourite things to do on the Central Coast when the sun goes down.
From a candlelit dinner to a gentle cruise on our waterways, here are eight of the best ways to enjoy a date with your loved one.
A WAVE OF NEW EATERIES HAS OPENED UP ACROSS THE COAST, SETTING THE SCENE FOR A BUZZING SUMMER OF RELAXED WATERSIDE BRUNCHES, POST-DIP FISH AND CHIPS AND BALMY NIGHTS SIPPING COCKTAILS.
Nestled between undulating bushland and Brisbane Water, Gosford’s untapped potential as a dynamic CBD has long been lamented. But with rejuvenations of the waterfront now underway, and buzzing bars and waterside eateries popping up, Gosford has come alive, beckoning locals and visitors of all ages to explore this emerging precinct.
SIPPING TROPICAL COCKTAILS OR A COLD BEER ON A SUN-DRENCHED DECK, ROOFTOP BAR OR A SUBLIME FORESHORE TERRACE, WE’RE MAKING THE MOST OF WARMER DAYS AT THESE BARS AROUND THE COAST.
I’ve stepped into an atrium, where sunlight glints off marble and brass tables, potted palms and succulents bring the outdoors in, and Lake Macquarie’s newest marina beckons beyond 6.5-metre-long all-weather blinds. Am I impressed? Most certainly. Yet I have only taken a few steps into the much-talked-about 8 at Trinity restaurant in the unassuming suburb of Morisset.
Here are a few places to escape to on the Central Coast this winter, whether you are seeking cosy boltholes, destination diners where you can settle on a sofa near a roaring fire, or winter foods that warm the inner you.
The Coast’s newfound label as a gastronomic hotspot has been cemented in the Australian Good Food Guide, which awarded five local restaurants coveted chef’s hats for 2022. Here, we explain what the fuss is all about and why you should book a table immediately.
It seems many parents go to great lengths to make sure their kids are never hungry, providing snacks at the first sign of their being hungry, and to avoid the ‘hangries’. By doing this, are we teaching our kids that constant eating is normal?
Once a rough-and-tumble port awash with bootleggers, sailors and later a blue-collar town, Newcastle is undergoing a renaissance that extends to its burgeoning small bar scene.
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