Just40 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.
Youmay 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?
