Central Coast
New South Wales, Australia
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Mt Penang Gardens

Mt Penang Gardens
Kariong

Like an Art Gallery, the contemporary Australian garden at Mt Penang will be constantly changing and challenging your imagination. Explore over 6 hectares of adventurous feature gardens, cascading waterways and unique water features.

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures

Glenworth Valley
Peats Ridge

Glenworth Valley is Australia's largest horse riding and outdoor adventure centre, located in the hinterland of the New South Wales Central Coast. Escape amongst 3,000 acres of the finest unspoilt wilderness, located in a deep valley, in the hinterland region of the Central Coast. Horse Riding options are free-range or guided rides...

Munmorah State Conservation Area

Munmorah SCA
Lake Munmorah

Munmorah has a rugged coastline with sandy beaches and coastal heath. Offering opportunities for surfing, fishing, bushwalking and camping, the park is also home to a variety of wildlife. This is a perfect place to view magnificent display of wildflowers from late to early spring, particularly in the heath.

Amazement


Wyong Creek

Amazement offers a welcoming and attractive setting with a great range of activities the whole family will enjoy. Enjoy the Lilly Pilly Maze, Summer Maze, maze games, and the electric and pedal cars for small children.

Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden


Gosford East

The Gosford Regional Gallery is located on the shores of Caroline Bay in East Gosford.

Brisbane Water National Park


Somersby

Brisbane Waters National Park is 11,473 hectares and is located nine kilometres south-west of Gosford (on the Pacific Highway) and 60 kilometres north of Sydney. It is a great place to see wildflowers and go bushwalking, birdwatching and sightseeing. The sandstone landscapes are rich in Aboriginal art.

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park


Calga

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales with both free-roaming Australian animals and ancient Aboriginal rock art sites! Walk alongside kangaroos, emus and wallabies and meet flying-foxes, echidnas and Tasmanian devils. See bilbies and baby crocodiles.

Ettalong Beach


Ettalong Beach

Ettalong beach is situated in the peninsula area of the Central Coast with picnic, barbecue and toilet facilities available.

Olney State Forest - Watagan Mountains


Kulnura

Olney State Forest is in the Watagan Mountains near the Central Coast. Numerous free picnic, camping areas and walking trails are available in this family-friendly forest. The Pines Forest Park offers a unique picnic setting amongst a former Pine plantation forest.

Bouddi National Park


Gosford

Bouddi National Park is located on the Central Coast of NSW. The park offers a variety of opportunities including bushwalking, picnicking, camping and beach activities. With it's spectacular coastal cliffs, pristine beaches and variety of vegetation the park is a favourite for visitors to the Central Coast.

Forest of Tranquillity - Australian Rainforest Sanctuary


Ourimbah

The Sanctuary was opened in 1985 as a conservation and education centre.

Avoca Beach


Avoca Beach

A popular surf beach lined with towering Norfolk Island Pines, Avoca Beach has a relaxed atmosphere which is sought after by locals and visitors alike. The beach area, which stretches almost two kilometres, incorporates both Avoca Beach and North Avoca Beach and is renowned as a fisherman's paradise.

The Watagan Mountains


Wyong

Watagan, Olney, Heaton, Awaba, Ourimbah and Wyong State Forests, collectively known as "The Watagans" are part of a chain of State Forests which start from Ourimbah in the south and stretch north to Cessnock.

Ocean Beach Umina


Umina Beach

Located between Umina Beach and Ettalong Beach at the southern end of the Central Coast and nestled within the protection of Broken Bay you will find over 2 kilometres of golden sand to relax on and enjoy.

Strickland State Forest


Niagara Park

The entrance to Strickland State Forest is at the top of Mangrove Road, Somersby. For a small day-use forest (293 square kilometres), Strickland contains an impressive diversity of flora and fauna: wildflowers, heath woodland, tall eucalypts and lush rainforest.

Firescreek Fruit Winery


Holgate

Firescreek Fruit Winery produces seasonal selections of unique fruit, flower and herb wines. The winery and open gardens combine a classic garden with a permaculture and rose garden to provide beautiful garden vistas with a fruitful experience.

TreeTop Adventure Park - Central Coast


Wyong Creek

Treetop Adventure Park is a recreation area in the tree tops, where participants can slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor. This sensational experience is carried out at the participant's own pace...

Australian Reptile Park


Somersby

The award winning Australian Reptile Park is the hands-on zoo and boasts loads of animal interaction and exciting wildlife shows. Have a close encounter with some of the park's scaly and furry animals during Snappy Hour, including a walk with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise. Elvis, NSW's biggest crocodile.

Ex-Hmas Adelaide Dive Site


Avoca Beach

The Ex- HMAS Adelaide is located 1.4 kilometres from the Skillion at Terrigal and 1.8 kilometres from Avoca Beach, resting in approximately 32 metres of water.