WEEKENDS STORE, Avoca Beach
From beautiful value gift packs featuring candles, diffusers, hand creams and other self-care treats, to a stunning selection of jewellery and fashion pieces. You’ll find the perfect gift in-store or shop online anytime. Open 7 days from 9 am to 5 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm. Find something for everyone this festive season.
weekendsstore.com @weekends__store
FLORA FOLIA STUDIO, Avoca Beach
No appointment needed. View the selection of fresh and naturally dried flowers, local artist handmade vessels and ceramics, candles, soaps, gift packs and wreaths. Seasonal bouquets and arrangements for all occasions with studio pick up or delivery. Only the best locally grown, in-season blooms. Wed. to Fri. 9 am to 4 pm. Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.
florafoliastudio.com.au @florafoliastudio
BECKER AND CO, Avoca Beach
Handmade, small batch baked goodness. Made with love by our experienced baker and creator, Clare. This festive season we have premium gift hampers, the perfect gift for someone special.
• Campos Coffee products • Clare’s creation treats • Handmade fruit mince pies.
Shop 2/164 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach. @Becker&Co_Avoca
GLAMAZON BEAUTY, Avoca Beach
Within walking distance of Avoca Beach, Glamazon Beauty delivers memorable, professional and affordable skin and beauty treatments. We use only Australian owned and made skincare and tanning products, so you receive the highest standard treatments and care. Owner, Karen, is a veteran skin therapist who has fine-tuned her skills over the past 30 years.
glamazonbeauty.com.au @glamazonbeautyavoca
HAVEN AT HOME, Erina Heights
Whether you’re looking for that unique piece for home or the perfect gift, you’re sure to find it at Haven at Home this festive season. They have an array of gifts to choose from and will happily assist you in your purchase and offer complimentary gift wrapping. havenathome.com.au
havenathome.com.au @havenathome
Re5, Erina Heights
Unwrap wellness this Christmas at Re5 Wellness & Recovery. Recharge your body and mind with Cryotherapy, Red Light, Infrared Sauna, Compression Boots, Float Pod and more – the perfect gift of recovery and renewal. Gift Wellness: Buy One, Get One Free on Any Single Recovery Service.
6/372 The Entrance Rd, Erina Heights | Call 02 4326 7977 @re5aus_erina_heights
CHEF MENDI, Central Coast
This Christmas and throughout the festive season, indulge in the limited edition hampers and signature pavlovas, handcrafted throughout by Chef Mendi. Usually reserved for private events – now yours to experience. Crafted for Christmas, shared at home.
chefmendi.com @chefmendi_
THE ART HOUSE, Wyong
Gift a VIP theatre experience with an Art House Encore Membership! For just $65, members get $5 to $10 discounts on tickets, early bird pre-sale access, one free ticket for a friend, 10 per cent off at the cafe/bar, invites to exclusive free catered functions and discounts at local businesses in Wyong.
Find out more at: thearthousewyong.com.au/your-visit/encore-membership @thearthousewyong
COASTXP, Lake Macquarie
CoastXP operates both land and on-water, adventure-based tours including whale watching, coastal sightseeing and guided bushwalks in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, showcasing our breathtaking coastline. Their tours focus on the marine life that inhabits the coastline, local geology, Aboriginal heritage and unique landmarks including wrecks, cliffs, islands, caves and ships. Learn more at coastxp.com
Learn more at coastxp..com @coast.xp
AMAZEMENT FUN PARK, Wyong
Get up close and personal with Meet the Meerkats encounter for up to four people. Bring your camera for an unforgettable experience.
Meet the Capuchin monkeys encounter, hand-feeding these highly intelligent monkeys as they gently take your treats. Help the keeper in enrichment time for the monkeys. No more than two people at a time.
Bookings at amazement.com.au/encounters @amazementfarmandfunpark
MULLED WINE CO
Nothing says Christmas quite like authentic and fuss-free mulled wine – produced right here on the Coast. (Try it in a spicy sangria for a summer-friendly option.) Choose from a range of gift boxes for $90, or add a bottle to your own Christmas hamper. Use code COAST for free local delivery! T&Cs apply.
themulledwineco.com.au @themulledwineco
BIKEFLOW ADVENTURES
Summer sunsets. Singletrack trails. Secret beaches. Discover the Central Coast like never before with guided mountain bike adventures and expert coaching, across sublime headlands and hinterlands. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or simply want a fun day out, BikeFlow gives you a ride to remember. Gift vouchers available for coaching sessions and guided adventures. Bike and e-bike hire available.
bikeflowadventures.com @bikeflowadventures
LENA KASPARIAN for the glam queen inside us all
On the Coast we love laid-back casual dressing but on special occasions, inside every woman, is a glam star wanting to feel stunning. Lena Kasparian, owner of the gorgeous Viani Boutique on Terrigal Esplanade heard the cry for beautiful designer gowns, accessories, jewellery and, beneath it all, shapewear to make us feel memorable and special. Lena is herself a designer, so whether you have a model figure or a mum-bod, Lena has that special eye, fashion knowledge and personal touch that means you have someone at your side helping you with the shapes, styles and colours that bring out your best features (and hide your worst). Viani Boutique has formal wear for wedding guests and black-tie occasions from designers such as Jovani, Terani, Macduggal and the best shapewear from Figur, as well as Lena’s own acclaimed brand. If you want to buy something unforgettable, book an appointment with Lena at Viani Boutique on 0421 237 630 for a free one-on-one consultation.
@vianiboutique
[All photos courtesy of the vendors listed above.]
