The Beach Getaway

Cathy
The Beach Getaway

Sightseeing

Our favorite spots within minutes from the house. Morning walk to the beach from our door step to watch the sunrise or to enjoy the sea breeze. Walk accross the bridge to The Entrance, (on the water side )walk all the way to the boardwalk to watch the ocean waters come in to the channel and let nature awe you. Jog, cycle or walk by the Lake early in the morning or watch the sunset is something to experience during your Beach Getaway ! Also, between the months of May and November watch the majestic whale annual migration in our ocean. Vantage points from just 10 minutes away...or as close as The Entrance Surf Club, 5 minutes away !
A refreshing dip or swim by the beach following a scenic 11 minutes walk from the house. Walk accross the bridge towards the entrance, follow the walking path by the beach until you reach the boardwalk all the way to the ocean bath. On a perfect sunny morning, the view will take your breath away. On the way back, enjoy a hearty breakfast from a variety of cafe at the entrance.
28 locals recommend
The Entrance Ocean Baths
88 Ocean Parade
28 locals recommend
A refreshing dip or swim by the beach following a scenic 11 minutes walk from the house. Walk accross the bridge towards the entrance, follow the walking path by the beach until you reach the boardwalk all the way to the ocean bath. On a perfect sunny morning, the view will take your breath away. On the way back, enjoy a hearty breakfast from a variety of cafe at the entrance.
Just 10 minutes drive you will get to The General Store cafe, make sure to grab a coffee to start your day. Then, go down the stairs by the coffee shop to go to the beach for a dip or swim. Or, drive pass the coffee shop all the way to the car park and explore the Norah Head light house and beach, anytime during the day. Very good to go when low tide.
125 locals recommend
Norah Head Lighthouse
40 Bush St
125 locals recommend
Just 10 minutes drive you will get to The General Store cafe, make sure to grab a coffee to start your day. Then, go down the stairs by the coffee shop to go to the beach for a dip or swim. Or, drive pass the coffee shop all the way to the car park and explore the Norah Head light house and beach, anytime during the day. Very good to go when low tide.
To enjoy the waters around you either by the beach or by the lake head to the Boat House accross the bridge down to your right, a 5 minutes walk from the house. You can hire a boat, kayak, stand up paddle boards and lessons to have some fun !
12 locals recommend
The Entrance Boat Shed
10 The Entrance Rd
12 locals recommend
To enjoy the waters around you either by the beach or by the lake head to the Boat House accross the bridge down to your right, a 5 minutes walk from the house. You can hire a boat, kayak, stand up paddle boards and lessons to have some fun !
A family playground. Enjoy the beach, the rides, the restaurants, candy store, ice cream, hire a bike, or just sit around watching the place buzzing around you. You will not be alone in this place, the pelicans will keep you company. accross the bridge, 6 minutes walk from the house.
151 locals recommend
The Entrance
151 locals recommend
A family playground. Enjoy the beach, the rides, the restaurants, candy store, ice cream, hire a bike, or just sit around watching the place buzzing around you. You will not be alone in this place, the pelicans will keep you company. accross the bridge, 6 minutes walk from the house.
Enjoy the sunset by the lake sorrounded by sensory garden. Walk 2 minutes accross the road on your left is Tuggerah Lake.
6 locals recommend
Sensory Gardens
7 Wilfred Barrett Dr
6 locals recommend
Enjoy the sunset by the lake sorrounded by sensory garden. Walk 2 minutes accross the road on your left is Tuggerah Lake.
About 8 minutes drive or 25 minutes walk from the house. At Sunset walk through the wharf and watch your world turn pink or orange. The most beautiful sight to behold and not to be missed !
17 locals recommend
Long Jetty Wharf
17 locals recommend
About 8 minutes drive or 25 minutes walk from the house. At Sunset walk through the wharf and watch your world turn pink or orange. The most beautiful sight to behold and not to be missed !
Pack up your picnic basket, blanket, fishing rod and bicycle ! enjoy the day just relaxing. You can see where the pelicans live and rest in their own island.
Picnic Point Reserve
Tuggerah Parade
Pack up your picnic basket, blanket, fishing rod and bicycle ! enjoy the day just relaxing. You can see where the pelicans live and rest in their own island.
Vantage point for the annual whale migration between the months of May and November, 13 minutes from the house. It is truly breath taking to watch these majestic creatures. other vantage points are, Norah Head lighthouse, The Skillion at Terrigal, etc.
82 locals recommend
Crackneck Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal Walk
82 locals recommend
Vantage point for the annual whale migration between the months of May and November, 13 minutes from the house. It is truly breath taking to watch these majestic creatures. other vantage points are, Norah Head lighthouse, The Skillion at Terrigal, etc.

Food Scene

For a romantic dinner or special occassion this is the restaurant for you ! Early dinner to enjoy the ocean view as far as your eyes can see till dark when the place is lit with candles. The food is delicious specially the seafood platter for 2 ! wide selection of wine and just 5 minutes drive from the house.
18 locals recommend
Ocean Restaurant
102 Ocean Parade
18 locals recommend
For a romantic dinner or special occassion this is the restaurant for you ! Early dinner to enjoy the ocean view as far as your eyes can see till dark when the place is lit with candles. The food is delicious specially the seafood platter for 2 ! wide selection of wine and just 5 minutes drive from the house.
Looking for that smart casual dining by the beach, this is for you. Enjoy their fresh catch local seafood as special for the day ! 10 minutes walk by the bridge
WatersEdge Seafood Restaurant
12 The Entrance Road
Looking for that smart casual dining by the beach, this is for you. Enjoy their fresh catch local seafood as special for the day ! 10 minutes walk by the bridge
Special occassion or casual this restaurant will deliver. serves beatiful breakfast, lunch or dinner. 15 minutes walk from the house.
19 locals recommend
The Entrance Lake House
27 The Entrance Rd
19 locals recommend
Special occassion or casual this restaurant will deliver. serves beatiful breakfast, lunch or dinner. 15 minutes walk from the house.
Just 2 minutes walk from the house, enjoy a good coffee and breakfast. For lunch and dinner you need to be quick to grab their smoked bbq meat platters with mac and cheese !
10 locals recommend
Cue and Crew
20 Hargraves St
10 locals recommend
Just 2 minutes walk from the house, enjoy a good coffee and breakfast. For lunch and dinner you need to be quick to grab their smoked bbq meat platters with mac and cheese !
Time to try something different or to enjoy a beautiful Middle Eastern food ? this is the place for you. 15 minutes walk accross the bridge towards the lake to the right.
Arabian Lounge
1 Tuggerah Parade
Time to try something different or to enjoy a beautiful Middle Eastern food ? this is the place for you. 15 minutes walk accross the bridge towards the lake to the right.
Delicious Seafood take away or fast food. Fish and Chips, Calamares and salads...Yum !
10 locals recommend
Big Tuna Fish Co.
131 The Entrance Rd
10 locals recommend
Delicious Seafood take away or fast food. Fish and Chips, Calamares and salads...Yum !
Pub food good for the budget.
7 locals recommend
The Lakes Hotel
201 The Entrance Rd
7 locals recommend
Pub food good for the budget.
Newly Renovated Pub and Restaurants including The Entrance Social Club. Good food, live music walking distance just accross the bridge from the house.
28 locals recommend
The Entrance Hotel
87 The Entrance Rd
28 locals recommend
Newly Renovated Pub and Restaurants including The Entrance Social Club. Good food, live music walking distance just accross the bridge from the house.
Walking distance just accross the bridge, fancy some nachos, enchaladas, burito etc with cocktails ? I highly recommend.
Lime Mexican The Entrance
Walking distance just accross the bridge, fancy some nachos, enchaladas, burito etc with cocktails ? I highly recommend.
A quick 2 minutes drive or walk accross the bridge you will find this Mexican restaurant. Always packed with locals and tourists alike. Get your picture taken with Mexican Sombreros !! Ohla !
LOS DOS HOMBRES
3 Victoria Ave
A quick 2 minutes drive or walk accross the bridge you will find this Mexican restaurant. Always packed with locals and tourists alike. Get your picture taken with Mexican Sombreros !! Ohla !
Yummy pizzas, smoked ribs at reasonable prices plus watch the moon rise over the horizon while eating 🤗 suddenly.... your pizza become so expensive with the experience.
The Red Pepper Gourmet Pizza and Pasta
4 Marine Parade
Yummy pizzas, smoked ribs at reasonable prices plus watch the moon rise over the horizon while eating 🤗 suddenly.... your pizza become so expensive with the experience.
Can walk 10 minutes from the house. What a view whilst casually eating your yummiest pizzas and pastas, I highly recommend if you are craving for pizza and pasta.
Fonzirelli Restaurant
101 The Entrance Rd
Can walk 10 minutes from the house. What a view whilst casually eating your yummiest pizzas and pastas, I highly recommend if you are craving for pizza and pasta.
Feel like Vietnamese with Thai fusion ? walk to COCO at the Entrance. Very reasonable prices, tastes so yummy!
7 locals recommend
Coco Rice & Noodle Bar
177 The Entrance Rd
7 locals recommend
Feel like Vietnamese with Thai fusion ? walk to COCO at the Entrance. Very reasonable prices, tastes so yummy!
Thai Restaurant with very good service and good thai food.
Preecha Thai Restaurant & Take Away
Thai Restaurant with very good service and good thai food.
For some healthier dessert
Yogurberry
For some healthier dessert
Very very popular pie shop for locals and tourists alike. You have to try their pie 🥧
12 locals recommend
Ken's Humble Pie Shop
32 Coral St
12 locals recommend
Very very popular pie shop for locals and tourists alike. You have to try their pie 🥧
Fancy a Vietnamese streetfood ? this is the place for a hot and delicious Pho soup !
Saigon Chopsticks (Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine)
Fancy a Vietnamese streetfood ? this is the place for a hot and delicious Pho soup !
Where we go for big breakfast by the beach
Euro Bean Cafe & Bar
Where we go for big breakfast by the beach

Neighbourhoods

Great Location ! Nestled between the lake and the beach, walking distance to restaurants and sceneries. Enjoy the hustle and bustle at the Entrance then walk home to rest, unwind and relax to the peaceful neighbourhood of The Entrance North. Enjoy a dip, the surf or swim between the flags at the The Entrance North Beach, less the crowd.
The Entrance North
Great Location ! Nestled between the lake and the beach, walking distance to restaurants and sceneries. Enjoy the hustle and bustle at the Entrance then walk home to rest, unwind and relax to the peaceful neighbourhood of The Entrance North. Enjoy a dip, the surf or swim between the flags at the The Entrance North Beach, less the crowd.
Picnic and kids playground a minute away
The Entrance Playground
Picnic and kids playground a minute away
Go walking, cycling, fishing, picnic and kids playground within 2 minutes walk. Experience the serenity of the lake just after sunrise, stay still and just breath. Then, cross the bridge to walk by the beach all the way to the board walk to watch ocean as far as your eyes can see! Lastly, in this park is where you want to be at sunset it is a breathtaking !
The Entrance Playground
Go walking, cycling, fishing, picnic and kids playground within 2 minutes walk. Experience the serenity of the lake just after sunrise, stay still and just breath. Then, cross the bridge to walk by the beach all the way to the board walk to watch ocean as far as your eyes can see! Lastly, in this park is where you want to be at sunset it is a breathtaking !

Festivals and Music Concerts

All through the year, music concerts and festivals are held around The Central Coast. The Entrance is one of the major places where music events and festivals are held. Search for Central Coasts Festivals for information. 💦 The countdown is on for The Lakes Festival 2023 which kicks off next Friday 3 November! 🎉✨The popular Light Up the Lake event will take place at Memorial Park, The Entrance on Saturday 4 November offering a night of roving entertainment and music with headliners Royel Otis plus the Buoys taking to the stage. There will also be plenty of food and drink stalls to choose from and a fireworks display that will literally light up the lake. 🌟 New to the Light Up the Lake program is CLIPPED Karaoke which will allow you to star in your own music video, along with laser skirmish and giant garden games. ✨🌊 With a 10-day program of family-friendly activities, cultural, educational, art and live music events - there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🎶 #TheLakesFestival2023 2023 Christmas Carols December 24
NYE celebrations and festivals. Walking distance from the house accross the bridge. Always check for festivals at the Entrance.
6 locals recommend
Memorial Park
46 Marine Parade
6 locals recommend
NYE celebrations and festivals. Walking distance from the house accross the bridge. Always check for festivals at the Entrance.