Central Coast

Travel Guide

The Entrance featuring a beach and a sunset
Blue Bay Beach showing surf and a bay or harbor
Blue Bay Beach featuring surfing, surf and a bay or harbor
Central Coast showing rocky coastline, waves and a bay or harbor
Central Coast showing bird life

Where to stay in Central Coast

This little Island is very isolated with access only by boat. A ferry ride from Brooklyn will get you there in about 15 minutes. The ferry service is fairly frequent and reasonable in price. $6.70 Adults and $3.40 children over 5/Seniors/Concession, this is each way. The walking track around Dangar Island is just 3.3km from the ferry wharf. Up the hills and down around bends, the views across the Hawkesbury river are second to none. Lots of quirky and artistic finds and the flora and fauna is abundant with a lot of native flowers in bloom.

Dangar Island

Travelers like the parks in Dangar Island, and Brisbane Water National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dangar Island
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Milsons Passage

Travelers like the parks in Milsons Passage, and Brisbane Water National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Milsons Passage
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Wyee

While visiting Wyee, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Macquarie and Central Coast Hinterland.

Wyee
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Sunny Corner

Visitors highly recommend Sunny Corner for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Muogamarra Nature Reserve while you're in town.

Sunny Corner
Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
3 out of 5
23 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford, NSW
The price is AED 249 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
AED 249
AED 276 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this motel in West Gosford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Good, clean, sizable room which was very convenient in going to Gosford Stadium."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
Mantra Ettalong Beach
Mantra Ettalong Beach
4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
The price is AED 412 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 412
AED 412 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,363 reviews)
Comfortable Stay
"Booked a two bedroom suite. Check-in was smooth with friendly staff. The suite was clean and large enough for a 4 night stay. Beds were very comfortable, with nice linen."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Ocean Front at The Entrance
Ocean Front at The Entrance
4 out of 5
102 Ocean Parade, The Entrance, NSW
The price is AED 287 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 287
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great views of the ocean from the balcony."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Ocean Front at The Entrance
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Mantra Ettalong Beach
Mantra Ettalong Beach
4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,363 reviews)
Comfortable Stay
"Booked a two bedroom suite. Check-in was smooth with friendly staff. The suite was clean and large enough for a 4 night stay. Beds were very comfortable, with nice linen."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,245 reviews)
"The staff very helpful. He is aa asset in that hotel his name is Bill. Good place to stay."

Reviewed on 23 January 2025

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,374 reviews)
Great area to stay with little kids
"The location of the property is excellent. With little kids during school holidays the stay was great for us. There’s so much to do along the foreshore. My 6 year old loves to fish and there’s rod holders built in along the waters edge. My 4 year old loved the park and water play area as well as ..."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Terrigal showing a bay or harbor, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Terrigal Beach

4.5/5(10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Terrigal Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Terrigal. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Terrigal Beach
Australian Reptile Park showing cuddly or friendly animals

Australian Reptile Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Meet the animals who live at Australian Reptile Park during your travels in Somersby. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Australian Reptile Park
Simply stunning views all the way up and down the coast. This is a working Lighthouse and offers tours, ghost tours, accommodation in two of the Lighthouse keepers cottages

Norah Head Lighthouse

5/5(8 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Norah Head with a visit to Norah Head Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Norah Head Lighthouse
Hardy's Bay

Hardy's Bay

Explore the waterfront in Killcare with a trip to Hardy's Bay. Visit the spas and shops in this relaxing area.

Hardy's Bay

Turo Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Turo Reserve, a lovely green space in Pretty Beach. Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.

Turo Reserve

Central Coast Stadium

Catch an event at Central Coast Stadium during your trip to Gosford. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Central Coast Stadium