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ALTHOUGH SHIPWRECKS OCCUR ONLY RARELY THESE DAYS, THERE ARE MANY HISTORIC WRECKS ALONG THE AUSTRALIAN COASTLINE. NUMBERS RANGE FROM 8,000 TO 11,000, OF WHICH ONLY AROUND 2,000 HAVE KNOWN REGISTERED SITES. OUR LOCAL REGION HAS SOME 200 RECORDED SHIPWRECKS. WE’VE TOLD JUST SOME OF THEIR STORIES HERE.
More than 40,000 whales make their way past the Central Coast on their migration north then back south on their return to Antarctic waters each May to November.
YOU DON’T NEED TO SPLASH YOUR CASH TO HAVE A GREAT TIME ON THE COAST WITH THE KIDS. FOLLOW OUR HANDY GUIDE TO SOME OF THE BEST FREE AND AFFORDABLE ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE CENTRAL COAST.
If we did not get your attention by the name alone, this short walk takes in one of the oldest art galleries on the Central Coast, a waterfall, rare native plants and a massive cave large enough for your whole mob to stay in.
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.
Perhaps it’s a reflection on the lives we lead that we are turning more and more to nature-based holidays and activities, and seeking out cultural experiences that better connect us to Country.
The Central Coast bushland is home to more than 850 native plant species and, more than two years after the bushfires, they’ve never looked better.
“Rainforests are earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years.” – nationalgeographic.org
The beauty of Palm Beach is that it’s only a ferry ride away from the Central Coast, making it the perfect destination for an overnighter in Sydney – without the traffic and noise.
When you love the ocean, the joy of exploring rock pools defies age. Spying tiny crabs dart under rocks and discovering a galaxy of sea stars elicits squeals from beachcombers of every generation.
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