Top Things to do in Central Coast
Top Hotels in Central Coast
- 1. Ibis Styles The Entrance
- 2. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, an IHG Hotel
- 3. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast
- 4. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat
- 5. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort Hotel
- 6. The Clan Terrigal
- 7. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments
- 8. Ibis Budget Gosford
- 9. Galaxy Motel
- 10. Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Central Coast, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Central Coast, Australia including Australian Reptile Park, The Entrance Heritage Walk, Terrigal Beach, Gosford Regional Gallery, Norah Head Lighthouse, Somersby Falls Picnic Grounds, The Entrance Pelican Feed, Clip 'N Climb, The Skillion, Crackneck Lookout Coast Walk.
Restaurants in Central Coast
1. Australian Reptile Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 931 reviews
The Australian Reptile Park is the best family FUN day out! Exciting wildlife shows, loads of animal interaction and great customer service is what we are famous for! •Meet Elvis, the crankiest crocodile in Australia •Walk with Hugo, the giant 165kg Galapagos tortoise •See reptiles up-close and meet loads of cuddly Aussie animals •Professional photos with furry and scaly new friends •Venomous snake and funnel web spider milkings •Children's reptilian adventure playground •Animal Encounters - get up close and personal with our animals •Kids 2 Keeper junior zoo keeping workshops for kids 3-18yrs •Behind the Scenes tours •Hand feed friendly free-range kangaroos •Great value! •FREE parking, on-site café, picnic areas, free gas BBQ's Open : 9am - 5pm 364 days a year (closed Christmas day) Find us : 2 minutes off M1Freeway (Gosford exit), follow the signs
Reviewed By NanetteT_13
A recent visit was thoroughly enjoyed with our grandchildren. The presence of informative animal keepers, interactive walks with dragons, turtles and realistic dinosaurs were wonderful. Keepers were encountered cuddling baby Tasmanian devils, koalas, owls and snakes. The animal enclosures allowed close up viewing, with most animals quite active. The various walks allowed pram and wheelchair access. The anti venom collection from funnel webs and snakes was outlined by a delightful guide, Katja. She was passionate and keen to share the value of the program. What an amazing young lady! The milking of the funnel webs was amazing and a real highlight. The facility offered healthy snacks and the gift shop was well positioned. Parking convenient and the genuine passion of those working at the park made the day perfect.
2. The Entrance Heritage Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By tonyholmes61 - Forster, Australia
Romantic walk along the beaches & lakefront water side Carnival & restaurants at one end with views & beaches at the other end ????????????????
3. Terrigal Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 620 reviews
Reviewed By karlgz - Sydney, Australia
Nice spot to go for a weekend or week nice places to eat and drink just park the car easy to walk to places safe beach to swim
4. Gosford Regional Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By planetogra - Tewantin, Australia
A hidden treasure with their Japanese Garden sublime. The cafe is good average fare with staff taking considerable care with Covid adherence. The Art Gallery was not open at time of our visit, but does have a strong reputation for its featured exhibitions. We took 40 minutes to enjoy strolling around the gardens supported by Gosford's sister city in Japan - EDOGAWA. This botanic garden would suffer from me trying to describe it in words. It is visually stunning with plenty of great photographic angles to capture.
5. Norah Head Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Beautifully restored Lighthouse Keepers Quarters dating back to 1903. The Lighthouse Keepers Quarters consist of two recently upgraded 3 bedroom cottages located on the headland with magnificent ocean vistas. On site hosts are at your beck and call. Sleeping up to 8 people in each fully self contained cottage. Norah Head is the perfect escape for a romantic weekend for two or a family week away. With more upgrades in the near future the Lighthouse Trust looks forward to welcoming many more visitors through working lighthouse.
Reviewed By Nonapama - Kincumber, Australia
Lovely walk out on either the road or bush track from Bush St. Good signage and interesting memorial to the many shipwrecks on the point. Worth taking a guided tour to gain an extra perspective. I'd be interested to know the standard and charge of the accommodation available.
6. Somersby Falls Picnic Grounds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By tinker901 - Sydney, Australia
So glad we stopped here. With the recent rain, the falls were flowing nicely. It was great to get up close to them and we got lots of great pictures. There are 3 main viewing spots, from top to bottom. The top falls is a bit disappointing, because it is hard to get a good viewing angle. The middle falls is fantastic, with lots of room and the ability to get as close as you like. The bottom falls is also really good, but not as large and spectacular as the middle. The path was well maintained, but I would imagine it could be a bit steep for older walkers. At first I baulked at the $8 flat parking tickets, but after seeing the falls, I was happy to contribute to the upkeep of this wonderful place.
7. The Entrance Pelican Feed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Central Coast Council is taking precautionary measures to protect staff and the community against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). As such we have made the unfortunate decision to cancel the Pelican Feed. We are monitoring information supplied by NSW Health and Federal authorities daily and will provide updates to our community regularly as information comes to hand. We encourage you to stay up-to-date with the latest information and advice from NSW Health. The Pelican Feed takes place on The Entrance waterfront at 3.30pm each day and is one of the Central Coast's most popular tourist attractions, entertaining and educating visitors and residents alike about the area’s own pelican colony.
Reviewed By livertransplant
If your looking for something different for you and the family The Entrance Pelican feeding on the waterfront is a great attraction, run by volunteers and local fishmongers worth taking time out to watch, the locals put a lot of effort into this
8. Clip 'N Climb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Clip ‘N Climb is where climbing wall meets theme park ... a stunning action packed entertainment precinct that provides oodles of healthy challenging fun for everyone. It's a great indoor activity and truly is a WOW activity, fun for all ages! All equipment is provided, and with unique themed climbs, indoor climbing has never been easier. See how many ways you can climb – race yourself or your mates on the many challenging Clip ‘N Climb walls. Every climb is equipped with the Trublue auto belay making it safe and easy to climb free of a belay buddy. Had enough? Made it to the top? Want to go up again? Just jump off, glide down, and start your next climb. Clip ‘N Climb has heaps of unique climbing challenges that are popular in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America and Asia.
Reviewed By GrahamC444 - Gosford, Australia
I took my team to this venue for a team building activity. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and the personalised service make the event that little bit special. Everyone in the team had a fantastic time and enjoyed the challenges of the varying climbs. Everyone had a go and whilst some were very good, everyone was able to conquer their own challenge. I would recommend this venue for any team, family or friends looking to do something different.
9. The Skillion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We had a lovely walk up the hill to the viewing area. The walk is steep but fine using the stairs. It is certainly worth the effort for the great 360 degree views. There were quite a few people who were looking for whales. The scenery is stunning, really live the rugged headland to the South. Well worth the effort!
10. Crackneck Lookout Coast Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Design-Kink - Sydney, Australia
Grab a picnic, take a bush walk, watch for whales and hang gliders. Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed on this walk. I recommend the nearby Byth's Bateau Bay Fish Shop, they have vegan options, my parents love this shop, it's a local favorite.
