
GET BACK TO NATURE WITH THE KIDS
When the weather is at its best, what’s better than the whole family enjoying nature on the Central Coast.

When the weather is at its best, what’s better than the whole family enjoying nature on the Central Coast.

“Accessibility shouldn’t be a barrier to allowing our community to access the beautiful natural environment that the Central Coast has to offer.”

It is the dream of so many children to ride a horse; to spend time with these fascinating animals and, along with other like-minded young people, discover how to interact and care for them.
COAST magazine’s specialist equestrian writer took a look at riding schools around the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie that offer individual and group lessons, as well as many that hold clinics and camps during the school holidays.

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.


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 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.

Flabby arms, bingo wings, flibberty-bits, saggy bottoms and turkey necks might be gravity’s cruel revenge as we reach ‘a certain age’, but there are things you can do to thumb your nose at gravity.

If you think camping is not quite for you: love the escapism and adventure of the outdoors but hate roughing it, then think glamping.

It’s time to rinse the salt out of your hair, hydrate your sun-kissed skin and soothe your tired muscles. Start with some relaxing ‘me-time’ at one of these five beauty and wellness sanctuaries.