Sightseeing and Activity Guide book
Sightseeing
Umina's long sandy beach is one of Central Coast 's most popular beaches for families, ideal for swimming and surfing.
Nearby Mt. Ettalong Lookout offers spectacular panoramic views of Umina and Ettalong as well as south across Broken Bay down to Palm Beach. Don't forget your camera.
64 locals recommend
Umina Beach
Umina's long sandy beach is one of Central Coast 's most popular beaches for families, ideal for swimming and surfing.
Nearby Mt. Ettalong Lookout offers spectacular panoramic views of Umina and Ettalong as well as south across Broken Bay down to Palm Beach. Don't forget your camera.
The 8km Bouddi coastal walk runs from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach. Boasting beaches, boardwalks and birdlife, it’s known as one of the most beautiful central coast walks. This relatively easy hike is characterised by sweeping views, shady rainforest and inviting picnic spots.
35 locals recommend
Bouddi coastal walk
Putty Beach RoadThe 8km Bouddi coastal walk runs from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach. Boasting beaches, boardwalks and birdlife, it’s known as one of the most beautiful central coast walks. This relatively easy hike is characterised by sweeping views, shady rainforest and inviting picnic spots.
A great place to picnic on the Central Coast, Somersby Falls offers barbecues and picnic tables in a lush rainforest complete with waterfalls and a walking track.
49 locals recommend
Somersby Falls
Somersby Falls Walking TrackA great place to picnic on the Central Coast, Somersby Falls offers barbecues and picnic tables in a lush rainforest complete with waterfalls and a walking track.
If you’re after postcard-perfect beaches, you’re in the right place, with Killcare and the neighbouring Hardy's Bay, Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach and Lobster Beach surrounded by national park and protected marine habitat. Killcare Beach offers 1.6km of sand, a kiosk and is patrolled during the warmer months.
25 locals recommend
Killcare Beach
If you’re after postcard-perfect beaches, you’re in the right place, with Killcare and the neighbouring Hardy's Bay, Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach and Lobster Beach surrounded by national park and protected marine habitat. Killcare Beach offers 1.6km of sand, a kiosk and is patrolled during the warmer months.
There is a beautiful waterfall after walking for about 1.5 hrs from Woy Woy Road. It takes about 12 min to get to the entrance of the trail from our place
7 locals recommend
Kariong Brook Falls
Great North WalkThere is a beautiful waterfall after walking for about 1.5 hrs from Woy Woy Road. It takes about 12 min to get to the entrance of the trail from our place
Beautiful secret beach near our place. Located south-east of Gosford, the park spans over 1,500 hectares, including the fully-protected Bouddi National Park Marine Extension area. As well as offering pristine beaches and marine habitat, the park's coastal position boasts million-dollar ocean views, which are best enjoyed from one of its lookouts.
17 locals recommend
Lobster Beach
Beautiful secret beach near our place. Located south-east of Gosford, the park spans over 1,500 hectares, including the fully-protected Bouddi National Park Marine Extension area. As well as offering pristine beaches and marine habitat, the park's coastal position boasts million-dollar ocean views, which are best enjoyed from one of its lookouts.
Brisbane Water National Park
Hawkesbury TrackBeautiful national parl is near our place
he tranquil sea-side village of Patonga, sometimes written on early maps as "Betonga", meaning "oyster" in Aboriginal, is the most southerly beach on the Central Coast. Situated on the edge of recessed Brisk Bay, the waters are calm, pleasant, relatively quiet and good for swimming. Patonga features a public wharf, boat ramp and a fun childrens' play area.
35 locals recommend
Patonga
he tranquil sea-side village of Patonga, sometimes written on early maps as "Betonga", meaning "oyster" in Aboriginal, is the most southerly beach on the Central Coast. Situated on the edge of recessed Brisk Bay, the waters are calm, pleasant, relatively quiet and good for swimming. Patonga features a public wharf, boat ramp and a fun childrens' play area.
Pearl Beach
Beautiful beach near our place
Ocean Beach
Another beautiful beach near Lazy Hans. 5min by car,~~
Home to a long strip of golden sand that’s book-ended by two spectacular headlands, it’s easy to see why Avoca Beach is a paradise for lovers of sand, sun and surf. You’ll find plenty of adventure in this beachside town on the Central Coast of NSW, as well as colourful markets, a charming cinema and thriving cafe culture. - 22 min drive from Lazy Hans
15 locals recommend
Avoca Beach
Home to a long strip of golden sand that’s book-ended by two spectacular headlands, it’s easy to see why Avoca Beach is a paradise for lovers of sand, sun and surf. You’ll find plenty of adventure in this beachside town on the Central Coast of NSW, as well as colourful markets, a charming cinema and thriving cafe culture. - 22 min drive from Lazy Hans
Overlooking the Brisbane Water estuary, Ettalong Beach is mostly calm and shallow, making it great for families, stand up paddle boarding and fishing. Head southeast along Broken Bay and uncover more white sand beaches curving around the coastline. Connect the dots between Ocean Beach Umina, Umina Beach and Pearl Beach.
67 locals recommend
Ettalong Beach
Overlooking the Brisbane Water estuary, Ettalong Beach is mostly calm and shallow, making it great for families, stand up paddle boarding and fishing. Head southeast along Broken Bay and uncover more white sand beaches curving around the coastline. Connect the dots between Ocean Beach Umina, Umina Beach and Pearl Beach.
Featuring the iconic Skillion, Terrigal beach front is dominated by a line of well-established Norfolk pines along The Esplanade. Terrigal is one of the more popular resorts on the coast and has become a ritzy, up-market social centre.- 25 min from Lazy Hans
A pathway beneath the tress leads along the beach out to Broken Head and the oddly-shaped headland known as ‘The Skillion’.
147 locals recommend
Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal DriveFeaturing the iconic Skillion, Terrigal beach front is dominated by a line of well-established Norfolk pines along The Esplanade. Terrigal is one of the more popular resorts on the coast and has become a ritzy, up-market social centre.- 25 min from Lazy Hans
A pathway beneath the tress leads along the beach out to Broken Head and the oddly-shaped headland known as ‘The Skillion’.
Extending over 4,000m2, the garden is based on a traditional ‘shuyu’ (strolling style) garden, incorporating Japanese features. With meandering pathways, a roofed Japanese pavilion overlooking the Koi pond, raked dry stone garden and traditional Japanese teahouse, the garden offers a tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy art and nature. Kids can feed the Koi. Koi food can be purchased with @$2.00 per bag. - 20min drive from Lazy Hans
23 locals recommend
Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden
36 Webb StExtending over 4,000m2, the garden is based on a traditional ‘shuyu’ (strolling style) garden, incorporating Japanese features. With meandering pathways, a roofed Japanese pavilion overlooking the Koi pond, raked dry stone garden and traditional Japanese teahouse, the garden offers a tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy art and nature. Kids can feed the Koi. Koi food can be purchased with @$2.00 per bag. - 20min drive from Lazy Hans
Activity
Lots of adventures including horse riding, quad biking, kayaking and etc in breathtaking natural environment.
53 locals recommend
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
69 Cooks RdLots of adventures including horse riding, quad biking, kayaking and etc in breathtaking natural environment.
Andersons boatshed
- can hire bbq boats, boats, pedal boats, SUP, kayak etc
25 locals recommend
Anderson's Boatshed
3A Petit StAndersons boatshed
- can hire bbq boats, boats, pedal boats, SUP, kayak etc
Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP Central Coast NSW
43 The EsplanadeSUP can be hired @ Ettalong beach
Ferry business that runs from Woy Woy to Empire Bay via Saratoga and Davistown daily. Also do history cruises, lunch cruises and private hire.
13 locals recommend
Central Coast Ferries
Ferry business that runs from Woy Woy to Empire Bay via Saratoga and Davistown daily. Also do history cruises, lunch cruises and private hire.