Clara’s guidebook
Free Sightseeing
Multiple stunning waterfalls in one location perfect place to get those beautiful photos.
49 locals recommend
Somersby Falls
Somersby Falls Walking TrackMultiple stunning waterfalls in one location perfect place to get those beautiful photos.
Girrakool Loop Track
Woy Woy RoadFor a more challenging walk and even more beautiful waterfalls and water holes
This is a beautiful challenging walk to secluded beaches and amazing cliff views.
35 locals recommend
Bouddi coastal walk
Putty Beach RoadThis is a beautiful challenging walk to secluded beaches and amazing cliff views.
City/town information
Beautiful food, shops, and beach. A place you could spend the whole day start at a cafe and walk over to the Haven to see the skillion and rock pool then back for a well-earned delicious lunch.
116 locals recommend
Terrigal
Beautiful food, shops, and beach. A place you could spend the whole day start at a cafe and walk over to the Haven to see the skillion and rock pool then back for a well-earned delicious lunch.
Head over to Gosford to pick up your groceries, and walk down to the waterfront for a children's park, exercise along the waterfront, and some fish and chips at Monty's
10 locals recommend
Gosford
Head over to Gosford to pick up your groceries, and walk down to the waterfront for a children's park, exercise along the waterfront, and some fish and chips at Monty's
Food scene
For nightlife and drinks nearby hotel Gosford has a dancefloor and bar as well as dinner and bar food.
Hotel Gosford
179 Mann StreetFor nightlife and drinks nearby hotel Gosford has a dancefloor and bar as well as dinner and bar food.
For a nice dinner and extensive drinks menu nearby, this is a great place to celebrate special occasions.
20 locals recommend
The Bon Pavilion
159 Mann StFor a nice dinner and extensive drinks menu nearby, this is a great place to celebrate special occasions.
Beautiful location amazing products best place for gift shopping.
34 locals recommend
Firescreek Winery
192 Wattle Tree RdBeautiful location amazing products best place for gift shopping.
Great place to get some locally grown food including pre-pared pasta and bread. It is popular so get in early for the favorites.
14 locals recommend
Gosford City Farmers Markets
Showground RoadGreat place to get some locally grown food including pre-pared pasta and bread. It is popular so get in early for the favorites.
Sustainable Living
Check out https://permaculturecc.org.au/ for amazing permaculture-themed workshops and events. Ridesharing is available.
Permaculture Central Coast
1897 South Tacoma RoadCheck out https://permaculturecc.org.au/ for amazing permaculture-themed workshops and events. Ridesharing is available.
Permacoach permaculture education, Meg and Graham are always happy to host garden tours and sometimes host courses. https://www.permacoach.com.au/
Matcham
Permacoach permaculture education, Meg and Graham are always happy to host garden tours and sometimes host courses. https://www.permacoach.com.au/
See https://nararaecovillage.com/ for activities and open days or just drop into the coffee cart grab food and coffee and see a different lifestyle that is kinder on our planet.
Narara Ecovillage
33 Gugandi RdSee https://nararaecovillage.com/ for activities and open days or just drop into the coffee cart grab food and coffee and see a different lifestyle that is kinder on our planet.
Tickets Required
A favorite for the kiddos and great place to learn about Aussie animals and get up close.
182 locals recommend
Australian Reptile Park
Pacific HighwayA favorite for the kiddos and great place to learn about Aussie animals and get up close.
Get up close to your favourite Aussie animals as well and go on a scenic bushwalk.
20 locals recommend
Walkabout Wildlife Park
1 Darkinjung RdGet up close to your favourite Aussie animals as well and go on a scenic bushwalk.
City advice
Getting around
Train to Sydney or Newcastle. Locally buses, taxis and Uber.
Traffic and street parking are usually good however be aware that during peak times school pickups can cause delays and to get commuter parking at the train station during weekdays you need to be an early bird. Weekend parking is plentiful. Uber and Taxis are also available for reasonable prices.
What to pack
Sunscreen, Water, and Aeorguard
Always! this is Australia never forget sun protection.