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resuable coffee cup at crackneck lookout point

Green Caffeen swap-n-go reusable cups land on the Coast forming a new eco-friendly café crawl to keep our beaches clean

interior of new hotel gosford with classic wood and dark decor

The classic 1920s Gosford Hotel has been reimagined with a magnificent refurb reopening this November

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Let off some steam at the Coast's first and only Smash & Splatter Rooms opening at Erina this November

plates of tapas

The Entrance welcomes new Italian pizza & Spanish tapas restaurant with epic lakeside views

restaurant on water's edge at gosford

The countdown begins for Gosford's grand opening of an exciting new venue, Drifter's Wharf, on the waterfront

bowl of fresh Italian prawn pasta

Taste authentic Italian in Toukley at new restaurant Sorrisos led by the local team of Dunes by Dish

herd of alpacas at farm

Meet, feed and cuddle a herd of 60+ amazingly friendly alpacas in this new, all-inclusive Insta-worthy farm experience!

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Born from lockdown life, popular Bells Bakery & Larder is now a permanent fixture in Killcare's gourmet food scene

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The rumours are true - the Central Coast is due to have its own zoo featuring a pride of lions

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The Quarters multi-million dollar redevelopment opens at Forresters Beach with Hamptons hotel, café, restaurant & wellness clinic

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Top 100 List

The Central Coast joins global Top 100 Sustainable Destinations List for 2021 representing NSW

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The Central Coast is a vibrant mix of urban hubs, beach towns and hinterland villages. Uncover what makes our town centres and neighbourhoods great places to live, work and play.

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