Central Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Entrance featuring a sunset and a sandy beach
Central Coast
Central Coast
Central Coast showing a bay or harbour, waves and rugged coastline
Central Coast featuring bird life

Where to stay in Central Coast

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Dangar Island

Travellers 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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Wyee

If you're spending some time in Wyee, Lake Macquarie is a top sight worth visiting.

Wyee
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Milsons Passage

Travellers 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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Sunny Corner

Sunny Corner is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Muogamarra Nature Reserve, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Sunny Corner
Mantra Ettalong Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
The price is 3.575.589 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
3.575.589 ₫
3.575.589 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,459 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Waterview Gosford Motor Inn

Waterview Gosford Motor Inn

3 out of 5
23 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford, NSW
The price is 2.799.504 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.799.504 ₫
3.079.454 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in West Gosford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff all friendly and helpful very handy position"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
Ocean Front at The Entrance

Ocean Front at The Entrance

4 out of 5
102 Ocean Parade, The Entrance, NSW
The price is 2.332.858 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.332.858 ₫
2.566.212 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The balcony view was absolutely stunning! The ammenities were good! The Ocean Restaurant was magnificent"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,459 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,321 reviews)
"Great spot, friendly staff, clean room. Would have been nice to know if room had a balcony with water views rather than view of brick wall. Should have asked if there were accessible rooms. I am 74 and found it difficult to step over high bath to shower. Would definitely book again but ask more ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,492 reviews)
"We had a decent stay at Nesuto, The Entrance apartment. The palce was clean, comfortable, child -friendly and plenty of do around the area. Overall, a good option for families looking for a relaxed stay."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Terrigal which includes a sandy beach, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Terrigal Beach

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

Terrigal Beach
Australian Reptile Park featuring cuddly or friendly animals

Australian Reptile Park

See the exotic and native animals who live at Australian Reptile Park during your trip to Somersby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Australian Reptile Park
Norah Head Lighthouse

Norah Head Lighthouse

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

Norah Head Lighthouse
Avoca Beach featuring surfing, a bay or harbour and waves

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

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

Cities near Central Coast

Terrigal which includes a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

Terrigal

Gosford

Gosford

Central Coast showing a bay or harbour, waves and rugged coastline

Toowoon Bay

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Long Jetty