Beautiful South Coast of NSW awaits to be explored

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Have
you been on holiday to the south coast of New South Wales?  The coastal
stretch expands to hundreds of kilometers and the lush country is
blessed with such spectacular beaches, bays, lakes and national parks
where you can just relax while on holiday or maybe look for some
sporting activities like surfing, diving, fishing, kayaking or lengthy
bushwalks. What ever you fancy, its all taken care of when you are
holidaying here. To top it up great shopping and classy cafes,
restaurants and takeaway seafood outlets are all there for you to
experience a wonderful and memorable vacation. Places to stay are plenty
too. Right along the south coast from Wollongong to Kiama, Berry,
Nowra, Callala Bay, Culburra Beach, Hyams, Huskisson, Vincentia in
Jervis Bay and then accommodation in Mollymook Beach
in the Shoalhaven as well as Batemans Bay and further south are blessed
with resort townships offering plenty of affordable south coast
accommodation for your holiday.




Many who love to explore and enjoy the south coast opt to take the scenic Grand Pacific Coastal Drive
from Royal National Park south of Sydney up to Nowra. This drive in
sections sweeps right out to the sea and will take you past pretty
villages, beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts.  Do stop over and enjoy
the beauty when you are at a lookout point or driving through a quaint
coastal township.


Are you the adventurous type? If you are then try hang gliding at Bald Hill near Helensburgh and skydive in Wollongong.




Have you ever thought of learning to surf (that is if you are not one now)? Well you can learn to surf at the surf beach called “The Farm” at the Killalea State Park close to Shell Cove and Shell Harbour. This is a national surfing reserve with vast hectares of fabulous surf beaches.




There are thrills for the nature lovers too. Take a walk in Ben Boyd National Park where you will be fascinated with the pretty beaches, the spectacular rock formations along some of the rugged coastline.


Your exploration of the south coast is not complete without some time spent in pretty Kiama. You must visit the popular “Kiama Blow Hole” and if time permits take the Kiama Coast walk to admire the rugged coastal terrain.  Kiama also offers great beaches for surfing enthusiasts.


Wine enthusiasts should note that Shoalhaven region is the premier wine region of the south coast. There are circa 20 vineyards and 11 cellar doors
in the shoalhaven region and some world class restaurants when you are
looking for a place to wine and dine. Some known dining spots are Silos Restaurant, Coolangatta Estate and Cupitt’s Winery in Ulladulla where you can dine in the winery.




The Shoalhaven is blessed with beautiful coastal suburbs such as
Milton, Narrawallee, Mollymook, Ulladulla, Kings Point, Tabouries Lake,
Burill Lake and many more for you to explore. You could stay in one of
the apartments or a holiday house in Mollymook where you have the luxury of not only enjoying the pretty beaches but you also have access to two of the best golf courses the country has to offer. Well if you love fine dining, Rick Stein’s Bannisters has also found Mollymook as its home.




If you have made the journey from Sydney along the coast to the
south, you could make the return journey to Sydney via the inland route
exploring the scenic hinterland in Jamberoo and Kangaroo Valley as well as some of the pretty suburbs in the southern Highlands such as Bowral, Bundanoon, Mittagong and Moss Vale.




The beautiful south coast eagerly awaits to be explored by you.

Leisurely fun including culture and heritage in Central Coast

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Did you read our previous blog post
on things to do and attractions in Central Coast? Well, that is not
all. There are lots more fun activities, attractions, culture and
heritage you can explore while holidaying here. Accommodation options
are plenty such as holiday houses in Terrigal
and caravan parks in central coast including caravan parks in Avoca
Beach available to stay for a few days when planning your holiday. Let
us check out what is there to explore straight away.

• Wharf in Patonga
  – What a beautiful spot to just sit by and enjoy the spectacular
  waterfront. There are fish and chips shops nearby when you feel like
  having a bite.
• Rock pool in Pearl Beach – Take a dip at the rock pool at the southern end of Pearl Beach. This is a natural rock pool filled with sea water.
• Take a Ferry – What better way to enjoy the waterways than taking a ferry along the Brisbane Waters.
• Somersby Falls – Do you like nature? Head to Somersby Falls to be greeted with soothing sounds of the cascading water fall.
• Head to the Skillion in Terrigal – This is where you can enjoy 180 degree views towards Forresters Beach and MacMasters Beach.
• Crackneck Point Lookout in Bateau Bay – This is a
  popular spot for whale watching during the migration season. It is a
  superb spot to enjoy a picnic with family and friends too.
• Come to The Entrance – Bring the young ones to witness pelican feeding at 3.30pm every afternoon at the Memorial Park.  If you come over on the 1^st or 3^rd Saturday of the month, Memorial Park markets are just the place where you can purchase some fresh local produce.
• Wyong Milk Factory – Taste the beautifully handmade chocolates at the Luka Chocolate factory.
• Gosford Regional Art Gallery – Enjoy some of the wonderful creations.
• Tour of the Distillery – Take a tour of the distillery in Erina where you can taste award winning liqueurs and spirits.
• Tour the Six String Brewing Company in Erina – Take a tour of the brewery and taste some of the special beer brewed on site.
• Ken Duncan Gallery – Admire Ken Duncan’s inspirational photography at this art gallery.
• Come to Laycock Street Theatre – See one of the entertaining performances at this community theatre.
• Fruit Wines at Firescreek in Holgate – Try out dessert wines where there is a mixture of fruit, herb and flower wines.
• Jacqui’s Art Gallery and Studio at Buff point – Enjoy the paintings, porcelain and jewellery work from various artists exhibited in the studio.
• Norah Head Lighthouse – Learn about the maritime history of the region while on a guided tour of this historic lighthouse in Norah Head.

The coastal fringe of the central coast is blessed with many places to stay. Holiday houses in Terrigal or one of the resorts in Central Coast will be superb for you to stay and explore this paradise in NSW.

Central Coast holidays in Avoca, Terrigal, Gosford, Copacabana and more

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Just
40 minutes drive north of Sydney brings you to the region known as the
Central Coast of New South Wales blessed with pretty coastal suburbs
offering a relaxed beach lifestyle.  The suburbs such as Gosford and
Wyong though known to be urban offer a spectacular coastal outlook
especially along the waters edge. Suburbs such as Terrigal, Avoca,
Copacabana, Killcare and MacMasters Beach are popular holiday suburbs
which offer a vibrant café lifestyle in addition to the spectacular
beaches. Then you get The Entrance area which is a hub of activity and
entertainment for the whole family. Many visitors including the Sydney
residents flock to the area on a sunny weekend for a fun filled day
outing. The beaches are not the only attraction in central coast. The
wilderness and the national parks in the hinterland area are a paradise
for lovers of nature.  Come over and stay in one of the hotels in Avoca beach,
or in one of the holiday houses in Terrigal or may be a caravan park in
the central coast when planning your next holiday break. You will enjoy
all the activities we have offered you below.

• Aquafun at Avoca Lake – Enjoy some water sporting activities either on a kayak or pedal boat in the lake.
• Ettalong Beach – Hire a boat from one of the
  boatsheds and explore the waterways at leisure. This will be such a
  lovely day out with family and friends.
• Australian Reptile Park – Spend the day in the park
  seeing the reptiles, kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian Devils including
  exciting shows held throughout the day.
• Segway – If you are over 9 years of age enjoy Mt Penang parkways on a segway.
• Mini Golf – Come to Mingara to have fun at the 18 hole mini golf park. This will be family fun for all ages.
• Learn how to surf – This will be your ideal chance
  to learn surfing. Drop into the tourist information centre to get
  details of surfing schools and instructors so that you can book a few
  lessons while on holiday.
• Catamaran and Boat Hire – Head to Long Jetty where you can hire catamarans, pedal boats, kayaks and tinnies for some exciting aqua fun.
• Walkabout Wild Life Park at Calga – Mingle among Aussie wild life, visit ancient aboriginal sites and learn about native bush medicines and of bush tucker.
• Glenworth Valley Adventures – Plan to spend a day
  at the outdoor adventure centre and enjoy abseiling, quad biking,
  kayaking and horse riding in this vast acreage.
• Mt. Pennang Gardens – See the amazing number of Australian plant species and enjoy the Wondabyne Stone sculptures in the gardens.
•  Bouddi Coastal Walk – Enjoy this scenic walk in Bouddi National Park offering spectacular views and super picnic spots along the way.
• Reef and Game Fishing – You can venture on all day
  game fishing expedition or a morning reef fishing expedition. The
  tourist information centre will provide you details where to go.
• Mountain Biking at Ourimbah State Forest – Popular pass time and it is enjoyable.
• Tree Top Adventure Park – If you need some adventure and excitement the time spent at the adventure park will be no doubt exciting.
• Dive around the Ex–HMAS Adelaide – If you enjoy diving, this artificial reef just minutes from the coast is just the adventure for you.
• Tandem flight or a Heli ride – Fly around in a fully open aircraft or a helicopter to soak in the amazing beauty of central coast from above.

You
may have already gathered that central coast of NSW has so much to
offer and aplenty of things to see. For those who like adventure the
things on offer are some of the best you can experience while on
holiday. So why not plan to stay here for couple of day or more by
booking one of the caravan parks in Avoca Beach or a holiday accommodation in Terrigal for your vacation?

Explore Mornington, Queenscliff, Frankston in the peninsula during your next holidays

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Mornington
Peninsula just a short distance from Melbourne is a place where you can
enjoy many things while on vacation. The seaside villages in the
peninsula are ever so popular among tourists. You will be able to find a
bed and breakfast in Mornington Peninsula,  hotels in Queenscliff or one of the motels in Frankston as the base for you to explore this fascinating destination.




This is what you can get up to during your holidays here.

• Visit some of the hinterland wineries to taste and collect some award winning wines to take back with you.
• Enjoy the various galleries in the area which exhibit work of art
  from local and international artists, shopping, botanic gardens,
  sporting activities in Frankston.
• Visit the popular Wednesday markets in Frankston main street.
• Visit the Mornington’s historic buildings dating back as far as the 1850s.
• Taste the mouth watering delicacies at one of the classy restaurants or cafes.
• Take a tour to see dolphins and fur seals.
• Go walking or cycling in one of the many tracks in the national parks.
• Play a round of golf in one of the scenic golf courses.
• Swim, kayak or paddle board while you are staying close to the beach in one of the coastal villages.
• Take the heritage railway from Mornington to Moorooduc which operates on the first  three Sundays of the month.
• Visit the Mills Beach the home of delightfully colourful bathing boxes.
• Spend some time in the seaside resort town Dromana and check out the spectacular views from Arthurs Seat.
• Take a trip to Red Hill and visit the top notch wineries where you will also able to taste wine, dine in boutique restaurants.
• Swim with seals and dolphins while you are in Sorrento.
• Take a ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff or to Bellarine Peninsula. The passenger and car ferry usually departs hourly.

Plan your accommodation ahead by booking one of the bed and breakfast
or resorts in Mornington Peninsula or hotels in Queenscliff or a inn or
motels in Frankston or Dromana before heading over.


Online bookings are also possible via this link.