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Line-up released for Creative Spaces 2022-23! Pop-up retail and workshops in Gosford, Woy Woy and The Entrance showcasing new and established makers & creators.

Toowoon Bay welcomes a shiny new coastal cafe: The Village Kiosk! Relax on the beachfront at sunrise enjoying their cafe style menu.

After a 2-year absence the much-anticipated annual Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival returns to fly the rainbow flag this October long weekend

Catch Long Jetty Farmers Market at The Clam every second Tuesday for groceries galore, with local meat, eggs, dairy, bread, wine & veggies to explore.

Set in a National Trust village, new look Pearl Beach Cafe 'Pearly's' has an exciting new menu designed with renowned local Chef Pauly Mac

Terrigal Beach House Sunday Funkday - live music is back, baby! Sundays from 2pm with The Shakedown Syndicate.

Little Creek Cheese wins 12 awards at Australian Dairy Products Competition with GOLD for their Yoghurt Cheese Balls!

The Entrance Social Club refurb is complete! Now offering two uniquely designed spaces: “Taffy’s” quirky decorated Sports-Bar and “Mrs May’s Bistro and Bar”

Artisan premium pie powerhouse Heatherbrae's Pies comes to the Coast opening their brand new Ourimbah store

Wyong's much loved community pub, The Royal Hotel, invites you to experience its stylish refurb and live music

ECO Certified Destination

Our beautiful NSW Central Coast is one of the first ECO Destinations certified by Ecotourism Australia, fulfilling global green standards and committing to grow sustainable tourism.

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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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