Fun in the sun

Copacabana beach is one of the Central Coast’s most breathtakingly beautiful and serene beaches. It’s a patrolled beach is perfect for swimming and with a rock pool that will provide countless hours of fun for the young ones. Also recognised as a popular surfing spot, the waves off the point are great for experienced and beginner surfers.

Copacabana also features a large lagoon located on the south side of the beach and is a perfect spot for kayaking or some snorkelling where you can check out the local marine life. You can also do a spot of beach fishing and catch some local bream and whiting, or for a guaranteed catch you can hop aboard a Deep Sea Fishing Charter that disembarks from the area.

Avoca Beachside Markets

Held on the 4th Sunday of every month (9am–2pm) at nearby Avoca Beach, the award winning Avoca Beachside Markets feature a diverse selection of goods, including arts and crafts, handmade jewellery, clothing, homewares, fresh produce, gourmet food, and much more. Visitors can expect to find unique and locally made items, often with a focus on sustainability and quality craftsmanship.

In addition to shopping, Avoca Coastal Comfort Markets also offer live entertainment, delicious food stalls, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The picturesque setting of Avoca Beach adds to the charm of the markets, making it a popular destination for both tourists and locals seeking a relaxed day out by the coast.

Breathtaking Views

Get the best view in the house and wander up to the Captain Cook Lookout which provides magnificent views of the NSW coastline with excellent views north to the Skillion at Terrigal and south beyond Macmasters Beach.

To reach the lookout follow the path from Del Monte Place which leads up the steep headland known as First Point, a signposted side road leads to the carpark for the Captain Cook Lookout.

Bar Botanica

A European-style cafe set in the lush garden grounds of Distillery Botanica in Erina.

Find a spot on our leafy courtyard and enjoy freshly-roasted coffee, refreshing gin cocktails and food.

Voted ‘Top Five Places for Brunch, Regional NSW’ – Good Weekend 2019 and ‘Best Gelato in NSW’ – Gourmet Traveller 2020.

Bouddi National Park

Explore the wild with beaches, clifftops, rainforest, camp spots and heathland at your feet. The beautiful Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast offers spectacularly diverse landscapes, plus the popular Bouddi Coastal Walk and annual Bouddi Trail Run event.

Bouddi National Park is located on the Bouddi Peninsula, near Woy Woy (serviced by a Sydney-Newcastle train line). Once you arrive by car, rail, bus, bike or ferry, you’ll have a choice of several great, scenic walks as well as opportunities for camping, cycling, swimming, fishing and whale watching.

Popran National Park

Aboriginal Heritage, Wildlife Corridor and Hawkesbury Foreshore. Popran National Park protects rich Aboriginal heritage sites from over 11,000 years ago and is the place to go if you’re a fan of walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding or fishing.

From the earth to the water, wildlife and plants, each of these holds a special place in the hearts of the custodians of this land, and the park proudly protects these places so we can celebrate Aboriginal culture for our future generations.

Australian Reptile Park

The Best Family FUN Day OUT! The Australian Reptile Park, the best tourism attraction in Australia! (Qantas Australian Tourism Awards 2023). The Australian Reptile Park is a world renowned hands-on zoo and boasts loads of animal interaction and exciting wildlife shows.

Only 60 minutes from both Sydney and Newcastle, The Australian Reptile Park is located in a natural bush setting on the Central Coast of NSW. It is home to exotic reptiles from Australia and around the world, as well as a wide variety of Australian native animals! Enjoy live entertaining shows, themed exhibits and behind the scenes tours.

Munmorah State Conservation Area

Conservation Area

Pristine beaches, beautiful picnic and camping spots, first-class fishing and grand views are just a taste of what is on offer at Munmorah State Conservation Area.

Terrigal Ocean Tours

Whale Watching Cruise – Ocean Blast Ride – Coastal Explorer.
Terrigal Ocean Tours are a boutique Marine Eco Tour company providing small group adventures in high quality boats. They provide Whale Watching, Dolphin Watching and Seal Tours with a qualified Marine Biologist on board to help identify the species and provide expert commentary.

Enjoy your own ocean adventure cruising along the Central Coast’s stunning beaches and waterways in a high performance Eco Tour vessel. Enjoy stunning local scenery, whilst watching for dolphins in summer and whales from May to November.

Coast to Lake Walk

The Entrance’s 7.6km long string of pearls. The Coast to Lake is a self-guided walk around The Entrance and surrounding areas to experience the landmarks, attractions and scenery this popular pocket of the Central Coast has to offer. It’s considered a ‘string of pearls’, covering over 7.6km of our beautiful area.

The Coast to Lake walk is divided into four distinct sections, and you can tackle each section separately. Sections one, three and four are fully accessible to wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and bicycles. Along the walk there are toilet amenities and you can enjoy the picnic and barbecue areas, beaches, lookout, ocean baths, cafes and galleries.

Bombora - Ettalong Beach SUP

Tours | Lessons | Hire | Groups
At Bombora – Ettalong Beach SUP we offer everything Stand Up Paddle boarding.

From beginner right through to advanced level, we provide personal training and small group fitness classes all performed on a paddle board. Our classes include SUP pilates, SUP yoga and SUP ball. We also run SUP tours for individuals and groups, and can tailor a class for corporate events as well as parties.

Sydney Oyster Farm Tours - Mooney Mooney

Sydney Oyster Farm Tours offer immersive culinary oyster farm tours just one hour north from Sydney at Mooney Mooney – on the NSW Central Coast.

We’re a family-owned oyster farm that has been operating for over 15 years. We are the first oyster farm in NSW that offers in water dining where you can stand in the very waters your oysters are harvested from. We’ve launched this new in-water experience, where you can walk among the local oyster leases in waders, and try your hand at shucking fresh oysters from the river surrounded by nature.