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 SAR 266 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
SAR 266
SAR 293 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great helpful staff clean room’s minimal noise from staff during day"

Reviewed on 25 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 SAR 522 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
SAR 522
SAR 522 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (2,377 reviews)
"We had a two bedroom apartment. Walk-in shower in one and shower over spa in the other. Plenty of room for four adults. Close to shops, clubs and pub for food and coffee. Beach across the road. Pool was beautiful. All in all we had a lovely two night stay"

Reviewed on 1 March 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 SAR 296 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 296
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 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! (998 reviews)
Firm favourite.
"A return visit. A lovely room with an amazing view. Good private balcony which is great for enjoying a drink, cold supper or breakfast. Very friendly helpful staff. Would recommend. Away from the main town so very peaceful. Very convenient for the sea pool."

Reviewed on 27 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! (2,377 reviews)
"We had a two bedroom apartment. Walk-in shower in one and shower over spa in the other. Plenty of room for four adults. Close to shops, clubs and pub for food and coffee. Beach across the road. Pool was beautiful. All in all we had a lovely two night stay"

Reviewed on 1 March 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! (2,257 reviews)
"Great views across the lake to the ocean from the balcony. Room was perfect."

Reviewed on 1 March 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! (1,379 reviews)
"Great location for a stay at the Entrance, close to the water, plenty of dining options around, good size room with nice water views."

Reviewed on 1 March 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
Avoca Beach showing a bay or harbor, waves and surfing

Avoca Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Avoca Beach during your trip to Avoca Beach? Wander the beaches in this family-friendly area.

Avoca Beach

Turo Reserve

Turo Reserve is just one of the places to see in Pretty Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.

Turo Reserve