DESTINATION: Wyong

Wyong

Formerly a centre for dairying, citrus-growing and timber-cutting, Wyong is now a commercial centre and commuter town on the northern Central Coast. The town is on the banks of the Wyong River, which flows into Tuggerah Lake a few kilometres east. Tuggerah Lake is linked to Budgewoi and Munmorah lakes and with this chain of lakes lying closely behind surf beaches, this area attracts many holiday-makers and permanent residents.


Main Attractions

Alison Homestead, built in 1885, is a history museum with a family history resource and a good collection of local memorabilia. Located in Cape Rd, West Wyong, the museum is open weekends, 12pm-4pm. The District Museum incorporates displays about forest logging and the early services across the lakes. It is located in Cape Rd.

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The surrounding hinterland and state forests are popular for bushwalking and camping. For those interested in gardens, Burbank Nursery features 20ha of azaleas and is located 3km south. The Forest of Tranquillity is at nearby Ourimbah. During the Firefly Festival (mid-Nov-mid-Dec) the Forest remains open late on Friday and Saturday. Visitors should be there at dusk and bring a torch. The nearby Watagan NP and Olney SF offer bushwalks, picnic areas, camping and lookouts.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Wyong. Retrieved January 09, 2009, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/nsw/wyong. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Central Coast

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Close proximity to Sydney and easy accessibility via fast freeways has ensured the Central Coast's development as a prime holiday destination. Characterised by large, calm saltwater lagoons, connected to the ocean via a number of small waterways, with an array of excellent beaches on the coastline, this area is a haven for watersports. Swimming, fishing and surfing opportunities abound, charter cruises and hire boats are available on all major bodies of water, and it is also possible to rent a houseboat on Lake Macquarie, the region's largest lake. more

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