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Welcome to the best of the Coast where you can explore everything from beachy cafés to luxury resorts and bushland retreats. Discover its creative hubs and its inspiring people. Experience a region blessed by nature. We think you might find yourself on the Central Coast.
ExploreFeatured IT’S THE SEALY SEASON
AUTUMN 2024Featured HISTORY RELIVES IN A HOLGATE HOME
FeaturedPeople Who’s a ‘Good Dog’!
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STAY
Find luxury accommodation fit for the most discerning tastes, or relaxing into the simple life. Whether you’re after the beach or the bush. Off-the-grid or relaxing close to boutiques and cafés. Resorts or glamping.
A SUMMER OF HOLIDAY LIVING
With holiday living on the Central Coast, you’re spoilt for choice whether you’re after resort stays, boutique experiences, luxury living or the great outdoors camping and caravaning.
COAST LIVING: Mediterranean by the beach
It was a longing to be closer to the beach that had Jade Pentony scouring the coastline. Jade and her family loved North Avoca, a beachside suburb tucked away between Terrigal and Avoca, but wanted to be down on the flat closer to the water.
OUR WINTER WISHLIST FOR A STAYCATION
The Central Coast and surrounds are spoiled for choice when it comes to beautiful holiday spots – from family-friendly options to luxurious retreats.
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Find your own style of adventure: a family outing; something to stretch your imagination; or satisfy your senses. Surfing, riding, flying, out on the water, or taking a class or a course.
EXPLORE THE CREATIVE TALENT THAT’S IN ALL KIDS
WHEN YOU’RE KEEN TO GET THE KIDS’ CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING, OUR DYNAMIC COASTLINE OFFERS ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY – AND THEIR MINDS BUZZING.
COLD PLUNGING, SWIM CLUB-STYLE
The ice bath trend is gaining momentum on the Central Coast, but many residents have been reaping the rewards of ‘cold plunges’ for years through their swim clubs.
BFF escapes: the ultimate girls getaways
The best reason to celebrate friendships is simply the tremendous feat of aligning your diaries. Make it one to remember with the Coast’s best offerings.
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EAT & DRINK
Find the best restaurants and cafés to tempt your tastes. Share the dreams that motivated the tree-changer and sea-changer chefs, and dedicated Hunter valley winemakers.
TOO BUSY TO COOK
Hands up if you dread the question, what’s for dinner? Do you stand at the fridge with zero inspiration? Or perhaps you love spending time in the kitchen, but time is somewhat of an elusive beast. Remove the guilt and stress from dinner – or any meal of the day for that matter – with these brilliant services delivering pre-made meals and ready-to-cook meal kits. And best of all, they’re tasty and nutritious.
BFF escapes: the ultimate girls getaways
The best reason to celebrate friendships is simply the tremendous feat of aligning your diaries. Make it one to remember with the Coast’s best offerings.
THE CENTRAL COAST AFTER DARK
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.
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EXPLORE
Discover secluded, unspoilt beaches and popular swimming spots; breathtaking coastal walks rated among the best in the world; abundant waterways; and architecture energised by clifftop views and leafy acreages.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE SNOW?
An alpine coaster, resort redesign and new skate park are the three big changes in the Snowy Mountains this winter.
BFF escapes: the ultimate girls getaways
The best reason to celebrate friendships is simply the tremendous feat of aligning your diaries. Make it one to remember with the Coast’s best offerings.
IT’S THE SEALY SEASON
MOST PEOPLE KNOW THAT WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO CATCH A LOOK AT THE MIGRATING WHALES, BUT IT’S ALSO THE TIME WE GET QUITE
A FEW SEAL VISITORS.
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PEOPLE
Read the interesting and inspiring stories of those who call the Central Coast home: the creators, artisan makers and producers, fresh produce growers, and achievers in sport and business.
CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITIES WITH KIDS AT HEART
If there’s one thing we want to say about the Central Coast community, it has a big heart.
That not only makes it a great place to live, but it’s where you’d want to bring up your kids.
We took a look at three very different and caring not-for-profit organisations that each help kids and families in very different ways from early childhood through to tertiary training for career skills.
HISTORY RELIVES IN A HOLGATE HOME
They say the Central Coast has less history than The Rocks or Tassie. But in Holgate, Jeff McAlister sourced historic materials from convict-built roads, an early slab hut, and an old Sydney monastery to build their histories into his house.
TALES OF TWO: Adrienne Ferreira and Rob Carlton
When Adrienne Ferreira first met Rob Carlton, at the University
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SHOP
The ultimate guide to Central Coast shopping — homegrown boutiques, niche stores, and super-centres — to update your wardrobe, brighten up your home, and help you feel fabulous for the season ahead.
YOUR COLOUR PALETTE FASHION FORECAST FOR EVERY SEASON
This year is about creating harmony between statement colour, whimsical hues and organic tones. We are loving how there is something for every colour palette at Erina Fair this winter from delicate hues to colours that demand style attention.
LOVING LOCAL: Christmas Gift Guide
Thoughtful gift ideas from the best of the Central Coast to make you the hero on Christmas Day.
OUR PICKS FOR PERFECT PICNICS
With the milder autumn weather comes endless opportunities to spend time outdoors exploring some of the wonderful picnic spots our beautiful slice of coastline has to offer. But before you do, pick up some new picnic supplies at these top shops.
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