Central Coast, New South Wales
With its golden beaches for surfing, swimming, diving or walking, the Central Coast is a great weekend escape or an ideal holiday destination.
One hour's drive north from Sydney, the Central Coast offers a chance to relax with friends and family experiencing the vast waterways of Brisbane Waters and Tuggerah Lakes, the many national parks, state forests and beautiful sandy beaches.
Terrigal is a popular beachside resort offering good surfing beaches, boutique style accommodation, shops and fine restaurants. The Entrance, further north, is famous for relaxing family holidays.
The Central Coast has large areas of protected bushland to explore, or take a kayak tour on one of the many pristine waterways. For something unusual, hire a houseboat and cruise the Hawkesbury River enjoying the drama of sheer sandstone cliffs and tranquil rainforest.
The Central Coast offers a holiday with endless possibilities - whether you want to go horse riding, surfing, scuba diving or just relax with a good book. Even if you only stay for the weekend, you won't be in a hurry to leave.
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Woy Woy - The Venice of Australia
An area of considerable beauty, Woy Woy on the Central Coast is a quiet, easily accessible town with a relaxed seaside charm.
A town in the Gosford area, Woy Woy was first settled in the 1820s, and the local timbers, felled by timber getters and convicts, were used for boat building. Since the rail line opened from Sydney in 1888, Woy Woy has also been a tranquil stopping point for many travellers and tourists.
Activities around this area include boating, swimming, fishing and exploring the surrounding waterways and national parks. Take a walk from Pearl Beach to Patonga, glimpsing the fine ocean panorama through the beautiful Red Gums of Brisbane Water. Staples Lookout also offers a fantastic view of Brisbane Water and Woy Woy Bay. There is also a bike track, known as Tommo's Loop, which begins from the lookout and lets you take in the views as you wind down the ridge.
Choose from a range of tours, including fishing charters, walks and ferry rides to explore the many natural attractions. To sample the area's enviable tranquilty, go it alone and hire a houseboat.
For beautiful, fresh seafood and fine cuisine, The Boathouse and The Fisherman's Wharf both offer a great dining experience on the water's edge.
When in town, visit the Gnostic Corner shops for New Age gifts and readings, delicious healthy food, natural healing and yoga classes.
The World’s Longest Rollercoaster Zip Line. Tree Top Crazy Rider Xtreme, Ourimbah State Forest
Join Reuben Mourad as he road tests the NSW Central Coast’s newest attraction, the Tree Top Crazy Rider Xtreme in the Ourimbah State Forest. At more than 1km long, it holds the world record for the longest rollercoast zip line, with a series of twists, turns and spins that will send you flying through the air.
52 Local Secrets - Somersby Falls
Somersby Falls picnic area is the perfect place to escape from everyday life. Enjoy your meal amidst lush rainforest that feels a million miles away but in reality is so close to home.
It's a great place to picnic, with free barbecues and picnic tables and plenty of space to set up your own rug and chairs. Whether you picnic under the shade of tall trees at the far end of the carpark or next to Floods creek before it descends over the cascades, you're bound to see a bird or two. Make sure you look out for the industrious brush turkeys that might be keen on sharing your lunch.
When you've enjoyed a tasty barbecue and feel like stretching your legs, try the Somersby Falls walking track. It's a 500m return walk through rainforest that takes in views of the top and bottom waterfalls. The walk is steep and slippery in places, so keep an eye on the kids as they walk along the track.
For more information on visiting Somersby Falls in Brisbane Water National Park follow the link below
Scenic drive from West Gosford to Empire Bay
West Gosford is approximately 73 km (1hr 10min by car) from inner west Sydney, Strathfield suburb. Central Coast Hwy, Manns Rd and Brisbane Water Dr make the big West Gosford intersection.
Driving down along the winding road through Kariong and turning left into Manns Rd at the West Gosfrod intersection leads to the further north of Central Coast Narara; driving through straight the intersection (from West to East) will lead to Gosford CBD and East Gosford; turning right into Brisbane Water Dr will lead to Point Clare, Tascott, Koolewong, Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach and Empire Bay.
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This video clip was taken while travelling on Manns Rd to Brisbane Water Dr by using GoPro Hero 3.
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BUSHWALK AND BRUNCH: Bouddi Coastal Walk
This is one of the most beautiful walks on the NSW Central Coast - from Putty Beach, Killcare, to Maitland Bay , Killcare Heights. Brunch at Hardy's Bay/ Awesome.
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Cedar Creek in Samford Brisbane
Cedar Creek is a great place to visit, it is located near Samford in Brisbane. It's famous for its tranquil water fall and multiple swimming holes, Cedar Creek is a great place for a day trip. There are lots of photographic opportunities.
Mount Penang Gardens
Beautiful Mt Penang Parklands, at Kariong on NSW's Central Coast (2 minutes from the M1 Gosford exit) is a relazing oasis. Great place to stroll and enjoy plants, scenery, scuplture park and it is free of charge. Has very reasonalble Waterfall Cafe at entrance with good toilet facilities. People had dogs on leashes.
52 Local Secrets - Gosford to Woy Woy Bike Ride
Enjoy a leisurely 10km ride along Brisbane Water from Gosford to Woy Woy.
For more information on shared pathways on the Central Coast follow the link below