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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.
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“WITH BEACHES FOR ALL, THERE’S NO PLACE I’D RATHER BE”: Liesl Tesch

"Accessibility shouldn't be a barrier to allowing our community to access the beautiful natural environment that the Central Coast has to offer."
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STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH – HORSE RIDING SCHOOLS AND CAMPS

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 ...
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THE AWAKENING OF GOSFORD

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 ...
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HOW DINGOES BEFRIEND AN ANCIENT TURTLE

THE MANNING RIVER HELMETED TURTLE'S TALE
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AUTUMN 2019Play

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 ...
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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, ...
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3 KEYS TO LIVING LONG, LIVING HEALTHY (but you don’t need to go to extremes!)

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 ...
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MILLION-STAR RATING FOR GLAMPING ON THE CENTRAL COAST.

If you think camping is not quite for you: love the escapism and adventure of the outdoors but hate roughing it, then think glamping.
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AUTUMN 2019Play

5 OF THE BEST PLACES TO PAMPER YOURSELF

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 ...
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STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH – HORSE RIDING SCHOOLS AND CAMPS

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.

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THE AWAKENING OF GOSFORD

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.

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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.

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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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