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Welcome to the Central Coast
Just a step away from Sydney the Central Coast offers outstanding natural beauty, award-winning attractions, an array of activities and accommodation options for everyone. Book your accommodation and tours online to plan your next visit to the Central Coast.

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 ARP chicks THUMB School Holiday Fun at the Australian Reptile Park
Visit the Australian Reptile Park during the school holidays for a fun-filled day out. more...
 Reef Thumb Congratulations to winners of Restaurant & Catering Awards
Congratulations to the winners and finalists in the Central Coast Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence. Read on for a list of winners. more...
 Winter Escapes THUMB Winter Escape Packages Now Available
Warm up on the Central Coast this winter with one of these fantastic Winter Escapes Packages starting from only $93 per night. more...
 Whale THUMB Whale watching cruises now departing from Ettalong Beach!
It is a first for the Central Coast and something the region has been looking forward to for a long time: Whale Watching Cruises departing on the Central Coast. more...
 HMAS Adelaide NEW THUMB Central Coast to be the diving capital of NSW!
The Central Coast is set to be one of the best diving destinations in NSW, having secured an ex-military ship to be sunk as an artificial diving reef at Terrigal. more...
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 Live Jazz CCLC THUMB Live Jazz - Sunday Afternoon at Central Coast Leagues
Central Coast Leagues Club hosts live Jazz every Sunday afternoon in the Scenic Lounge. Read on for this month's acts and locations. more...
 AWWP Fossil Thumb 26 September 2007 to 31 December 2008
Michael Durrant's 'World of Fossils' at the Walkabout Park
Michael Durrant's 'World of Fossils' exhibition is open at the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park. more...
 Gallery Latitude THUMB Gallery Latitude 33 work in progress
Join Aleida Pullar in her Avoca based studio as she works on her next creation. more...
 Whale THUMB 15 June 2008 to 20 July 2008
Whale Watching Cruises
Fantasea Cruises are proud to offer a series of Whale Watching Cruises this July, departing from Palm Beach & Ettalong Beach on the 2nd, 6th, 9th, 12th & 13th, 16th and 20th July. Call Central Coast Tourism on 02 4343 4444 for bookings. more...
 Whale Watch THUMB 22 June 2008 to 13 July 2008
Whale Watching on the Central Coast
Come out to one of the best whale watching locations at Crackneck Lookout in the Wyrrabalong National Park on the beautiful Central Coast. more...
 Laycock New Thumb1 27 June 2008 to 31 August 2008
What's Coming Up at Laycock Street Theatre
Laycock Street Theatre offers a wide variety of entertainment at both Laycock and the Peninsula Theatre at Woy Woy. Read on for what's happening at the Laycock in the coming weeks and months. more...
 Lizotte 04 July 2008 to 31 July 2008
July Live @ Lizotte's
Live @ Lizotte’s is the ultimate night out, great food and great music with 100 of the hottest seats on the Central Coast! The premium dinner shows include an exquisite three course meal with choice within each course and are followed by performances by the cream of the music world's local, national and international artists! more...
 Gos Reg Gallery THUMB 06 July 2008
2008 NAIDOC Art & Craft Markets
The Gosford Regional Gallery in conjunction with NAIDOC will be staging Art & Craft Markets this weekend on Sunday 6 July. With free entry between 10am and 3pm, there will be art & craft stalls, indigenous performers, and plenty of activities for the kids. Don't miss this special event! more...
 Dooralong Special Thumb 08 July 2008 to 09 July 2008
Dooralong Valley School Holiday Activities
A pony camp is just one of the many activities available for the kids this School Holidays at Dooralong Valley Resort. Read on for more... more...
 Short n Sweet THUMB 23 July 2008 to 27 July 2008
Short & Sweet Central Coast - Peninsula Theatre
Short+Sweet Regional - Central Coast is a one-week program of ten plays, to be held at the Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, from the 23rd to the 27th July 2008. This is the second regional festival of Short + Sweet, which was very succesful in its inaugural year in 2007 with Gosford City Council receiving over 40 scripts from local established playwrights, budding writers and drama groups. more...
 Caravan and Camping THUMB 25 July 2008 to 27 July 2008
4WD Caravan & Camping Show
The 4WD Caravan and Camping show will take place at the Mt Penang Parklands festival site in July 2008. more...
 Back to Variety Theatre 31 July 2008
Back To Variety Theatre - Central Coast Leagues Club
The Back to Variety Theatre Show at the Central Coast Leagues Club has a huge line up of entertainment. Doors open at 10.30am with the show starting at 11am. more...
Special Offers
 
Winter Escape Packages American Express Selects Cardmember Offers
 
Short Breaks Campaign
 
Ettalong Whale Watching Packages
Make an overnight trip of your whale watching excursion and stay the night at Mantra Ettalong Beach with these special packages.
 
Mid Week Winter Fishing Special
Charter a fishing boat with Estuary Fishing and Tours, and the more of your mates you bring along, the bigger the discount.
 
Winter at Jhalu is always warm and friendly
Pamper yourself with Jhalu Day Spa's incredible winter warmer package for only $99, or mid week madness with the second massage half price.
 
Free coach transfer from Sydney for Crowne Plaza Terrigal Conferences
Book a conference at Crowne Plaza Terrigal and receive a complimentary coach transfer from Sydney.
 
Onda Ristorante Italiano Winter Special
Enjoy a sumptuous two-course meal including a glass of wine or beer for only $49 per person.
 
Mingara Meal Specials
Enjoy these excellent value lunch and dinner specials at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi starting from as little as $10.90.
 
World Youth Day Offers
Whether you are a participant in World Youth Day or simply a local who wants to escape the city why not take advantage of these fantastic Central Coast World Youth Day offers.
 
State Football Titles 2008
Accommodation for participants of the State Football Titles to be held at Pluim Park, Lisarow from the 7th - 11th July 2008.
 
Three special offers at Central Coast Holiday Parks
Explore & Enjoy the Central Coast Holiday Parks with these three fantastic offers
 
Winter Short Breaks
Escape to the Central Coast this winter with these great value short break packages.
 
3 for 2 nights on The Tooralee houseboat
For a special long weekend away, try out the new Tooralee houseboat on Brisbane Water. From $345 per night, this offer includes champagne, chocolates and freshly ground coffee.
 
Half price 'Learn to Scuba Dive' deal with Pro-Dive
Learn to Scuba Dive for only $249! That's half the usual price!
 
ASCA 2008 ACCOMMODATION
Ettalong Beach Club and Mantra Ettalong Beach are the official venues for the Australian Sister Cities Association national conference for 2008.