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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.
ExploreWINTER 2021 ‘BIG-WINGED NEW ENGLANDERS’ seen off our coast.
As we all flock to the best vantage points along our coastline to watch the humpback whales make their way up the coast, we are …
NewsPeople Central Coast rides the Hollywood wave
Australia seems to have become the hotspot for Hollywood film and television studios, and it’s riding the lucrative wave from LA down to our very own Central Coast shores.
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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.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ESCAPES
Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat, Terrigal You want it all? You’ve
BAREFOOT LUXURY
Whether you’re escaping the city for an extended weekend or searching for somewhere special for a week, the Central Coast has a growing list of luxury abodes worth bedding down in. here are some of the newest and hottest top-end places to stay.
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PLAY
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.
THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES
It may come as a surprise that so many of the Central Coast’s beaches are pooch friendly — a welcome change from the big smoke where it’s almost impossible to find one major beach that allows our four-legged family members to join in when the family heads to the beach.
THE COAST’S WELLNESS BOOM
The slow living movement, and holistic care are taking hold on the Central Coast with new wellbeing centres springing up to help locals
stay fit, healthy and happy. Here are some at the forefront.
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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.
SUGAR-DETOXING YOUR LITTLE SUGAR ADDICT
Most of us should eat less sugar, and that goes for our kids, too.
6 OF THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY CAFÉS ON THE COAST
When you’re enjoying your favourite coffee, what could be better than bringing along your best friend?
CHEF MICHAEL GUIRGUIS OF SUQ – a life in recipes
The menu at Suq restaurant in Wamberal reads more like a memoir, as chef Michael Guirguis gives diners a glimpse of his life through food.
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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.
WIN YOUR DREAM ESCAPE
3 NIGHTS FOR 2 PEOPLE AT THE MANTRA NELSON BAY, PLUS A PRIVATE KOALA ENCOUNTER AT OAKVALE WILDLIFE PARK, A BROUGHTON ISLAND CRUISE, AND DINE WATERFRONT AT THE LITTLE BEACH BOATHOUSE..
‘BIG-WINGED NEW ENGLANDERS’ seen off our coast.
As we all flock to the best vantage points along
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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 rides the Hollywood wave
Australia seems to have become the hotspot for Hollywood film and television studios, and it’s riding the lucrative wave from LA down to our very own Central Coast shores.
THE COAST’S HIDDEN TREASURE: PEARLS
Some of the finest Akoya pearls in the world are indigenous to the pristine waters around Broken Bay, Woy Woy, and Mooney Mooney.
PATRICK BRENNAN
From boy soprano and bassoonist to conducting the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
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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.
SHOPPING GUIDE: A SUMMER TO CELEBRATE
With the Central Coast soaked in sunshine and our beaches looking their best, summer is the season to celebrate life by the sea. Spoil yourself with a little (or a lot) of sand- and surf-inspired shopping.
Buy Better, Buy Local: REGAN’S FINE FOODS & BUTCHERY, YARRAMALONG VALLEY.
Tucked away, up the road from Angel Sussurri in Yarramalong, this new (old) store was founded 130 years ago as the local branch of Chapman’s trading post, and is well worth the drive.
WINTER SHOPPING GUIDE
Shop up a storm at these local stores selling everything from restored furniture and botanic art to wardrobe essentials.
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