Daydreaming about your post-isolation holiday? Make sure you add the NSW Central Coast to your wish list.
Tourists flock to its beaches over summer, but the coast also has plenty of winter delights.
From breathtaking vantage points to watch the whales migrate, stunning bushwalks and incredible outdoor adventures, to unique experiences and some of Australian's finest local produce, not to mention a world of culinary delight and bespoke retail therapy opportunities, there is something for everyone.
For bushwalkers, the region is hard to beat with many locations are also easily accessible by car and ideal for a picnic with family or friends. Some of the must-see wonders of the Coast include: Munmorah State Conservation Area; Jenny Dixon Reserve - Norah Head; Bush Street Reserve - Norah Head; Soldiers Beach Headland; Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve; Crackneck Lookout; Strickland State Forest; Mount Penang Gardens; Somersby Falls; and Bouddi National Park.
A visit to the Central Coast is not complete without tasting some of the regions fine locally-produced goods. Some highlights include: Little Creek Cheese and Luka Chocolates in Wyong; Distillery Botanica and Six String Brewing Co in Erina; Bay Rd Brewing in Gosford; Block 'n Tackle Brewery in Kincumber; Firescreek Winery in Holgate; and The Pecan Lady, Grace Springs Farm and Eastcoast Food and Beverages in the stunning Central Coast hinterland which feature opportunities to pick, of course eat, incredible local produce.
For visitors and locals wanting to experience something a little different the Coast offers a range of unique experiences. Highlights include: unique 'Shellar Door' experiences offered by Pearls of Australia in Mooney Mooney; paint and sip with Pinot & Picasso in Terrigal; try your hand at ceramics at Sheramics in Terrigal, Shellie Christian Studio in Fountaindale or Centred Ceramics in Umina; art therapy for adults and kids in Long Jetty at new Exhale Studios; cook up a storm with Julie Goodwin and her team at Julie's Place; and The Entrance Historic Carousel is always a win with the kids.
Find out more about an array of Central Coast highlights at visitcentralcoast.com.au