Award wining waterside restaurants and pubs, clubs, shops,
beaches, surf, a market, a cinema and national parks all
surround the beautiful Brisbane Waters.
It is a short drive by car to local attractions such as;
botanical gardens, rainforest, historical sites, beaches,
art galleries, markets, major shopping centres and “The
Australian Reptile Park”.
We have compiled a list of some of the diverse local
attractions on offer around the NSW Central Coast; the
information provided on the boat is also there to help you
plan your own ideal getaway.
We
hope you enjoy your stay!
There
is a lot to see and do at the
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival,
with wonderful food and wine tasting, and
entertainment throughout the day. Kids can enjoy
amusement rides and frolics for the day from
clowns, with free face paint and balloons. Hot
rod fans will have a dream ride at the
vintage car exhibition featuring European models
from the Central Coast. Visit Website
Bring
along the whole family to enjoy the wonderfulAnnual Davistown PuttPutt
Regatta & Wooden Boat
Festival. The
PuttPuttRegatta
also appeals to wooden boat enthusiasts as well
as owner/skippers who come from local and
distant places. The excellent foreshore at
Davistown keeps families coming back each year
to view the boats and enjoy all the on-shore
activities.Visit Website
The
Peninsula
LeisureCentre
is located in Woy Woy on the Central Coast.
Facilities include a 50 Metre Swimming and
Leisure
Pool with Health Club and Two Full Size Sports
Courts, spa, sauna, children's waterslide plus more. They are fondly referred
to, as The "PLC" and embracing the philosophy
People, Lifestyle, Community.
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Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical
Museum -
This was the home of the well known and popular
poet “Henry Kendall:” The cottage has regional
historical significance as it is one of the
oldest homes in the area associated with the
first settlement of West Gosford. The cottage is
relatively intact and is an example of early
construction from local stone which was hand
hewn. Visit Website
The Central Coast has a wide
range of award winning dining choices on offer.
Including; exquisite restaurants, family
orientated restaurants, cafes, clubs and local
pubs. The choice is endless. To view
some of the local restaurants that surround the
Brisbane Waters click here
and enter one of the following postcodes to view
each area. 2257 Ettalong, Hardys Bay area, 2250,
Gosford, 2251 Sarratoga and Davistown,
2256 Woy Woy and Koolewong.
Pelican feeding is conducted daily at
The Entrance,
Memorial Park from 3.30pm. A special area has
been built where the pelicans gather each
afternoon, waiting to be fed fish donated by the
local fish shop. This gives the feeding officers
an opportunity to treat any injured birds. The
pelicans often get injured from swallowing fish
hooks, getting tangled up in fishing line and
swallowing plastic bait bags. There is an
educational talk given with plenty of
opportunities to ask questions and take photos.
The pelicans are also fed daily on
Brisbane Waters from 3.00pm at the
Fisherman’s Wharf in Woy Woy.
Brisbane Waters National
Park is home to some magnificent sights
including Somersby Falls. It's
a great place to see wildflowers and Aboriginal
engravings. Go bushwalking, bird watching and
sightseeing. To view park details
please visit the
National Parks & Wildlife service.
Bouddi National Park has a series
of small, beautiful beaches beneath forests,
steep hills and cliffs. In the eastern part of
the park, Maitland Bay is at the heart of the
300 ha Marine Extension, one of the first in
NSW, where all marine life is protected.
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The Australian Reptile Park and
Wildlife Sanctuary, located at
Somersby on the Central Coast was established in
1948 and is regarded as one of the countries
premier attractions.
For pricing and a locality
guide please visit
www.reptilepark.com.au
Laycock
Street Theatre
has enjoyed a very high level of community
patronage and usage since its opening in 1988.
It is unique on the Central Coast as it is the
largest tiered seating venue available. Because
of this, it is a sought after venue for many
different activities including schools programs,
dance groups, orchestral groups, touring and
locally produced plays, rock concerts, comedies
and of course, GMS musicals.
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The Edogawa
Japanese Gardens are now one of
the most popular tourist attractions on the
Central Coast. It is based on a traditional 'Shuyu'
(strolling style) garden, and covers an area of
approximately 4000m2.
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Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort
- Imagine
a resort styled to reflect the ambience of a
Mediterranean village, with beautifully
appointed accommodation, a choice of fine dining
experiences, the casual atmosphere of cafes &
alfresco eateries, and the joie de vivre of a
village markets. This experience is yours for
the taking.
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The Entrance
is located on the NSW Central Coast where the
Tuggerah Lake meets the Pacific Ocean. From
entertainment under the sails in the Foreshore
Park, to fine outdoor dining, an endless array
of shops and markets, there is something to be
had by everyone.
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Erina
Fair is the largest shopping centre on the Central
Coast and is conveniently located in Terrigal Drive,
Erina. The
centre has the largest variety of specialty
stores with over 330 stores together with Myer,
Target, Big W, Best & Less, Woolworths, Coles
and Aldi.
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The latest fashion has arrived at Westfield Tuggerah,
including all the latest trends for this season.
See in centre for fabulous static displays
featuring looks from all your favourite fashion
stores.
Visit Website for store locations.
There's so much more to the
Australian Rainforest Sanctuary
than first meets the eye. Previously known as
'The Forest of Tranquility', this park is home
to almost 200 species of rainforest flora and
sanctuary to more than 126 species of native
birds.
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"A holiday on a
houseboat offers everything in the one spot - a place to sleep,
play, fish swim and eat - so you can relax and watch the scenery
role by" NRMA
