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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.

Much of the Central Coast is covered by national parks, where bushwalking, camping and picnicking are popular pastimes. Gosford is the hub of the Central Coast, while a number of smaller townships such as Patonga and Umina offer seaside retreats.

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National Park Information

  • National Parks and Wildlife Information Centre
    102 George St,
    The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000
  • www.npws.nsw.gov.au
  • Ph: 1300 361 967 or (02) 9585 6444
 

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Activities for the Central Coast Region of NSW.

Pelicans at The Entrance, Central Coast Region of NSW ExploreNSW | 2009-02-01 | With Sydney to the South, it is only a short drive along the fast freeways to the NSW Central Coast with towns such as Gosford, Terrigal, Avoca Beach and Woy Woy becoming popular holiday destinations with a selection of family, couples and singles accommodation options. | read more

 

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Main Attractions

The Skillion

  • A strikingly shaped, steep headland that rises to the east - Terrigal

Australian Reptile Park

  • Award-winning zoo with its daily interactive wildlife shows that include koalas, platypus and Tasmanian devils.

Norah Head Lighthouse

  • Learn about manning a lighthouse in the early 1900s.

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

  • Learn about bush tucker, bush medicine, see endangered species and ancient Aboriginal cultural sites.

Glenworth Valley Horse Riding

  • Australia’s largest free-range horse-riding centre.

TreeTops Adventure Park in Ourimbah State Forest

  • Swinging amongst the trees on flying foxes and suspension bridges

Ferry across Broken Bay

  • (from Ettalong to Palm Beach) or on Brisbane Water (from Woy Woy to Davistown).

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Activities for the Central Coast Region of NSW.

Pelicans at The Entrance, Central Coast Region of NSW ExploreNSW | 2009-02-01 | With Sydney to the South, it is only a short drive along the fast freeways to the NSW Central Coast with towns such as Gosford, Terrigal, Avoca Beach and Woy Woy becoming popular holiday destinations with a selection of family, couples and singles accommodation options. | read more

 

 
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