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fancy cocktail at local social club

Revamped venue The Entrance Social Club opens with fresh menu, signature cocktails and live music this October

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!

spring wildflowers bloom in purple tones

Ecotourism certified Elixir Journeys launch immersive spring Wildflower Walk in Bouddi National Park

collection of plastic free items

Flaunting sexy alternatives to single-use plastics, the first #untrashy shop officially opens at Ettalong Beach

fresh baked goods on rack

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

natural stone piled up decoratively

Love natural stone? Check out new online eco-luxury store We Are STONEd for uniquely raw home decor items

new coffee bar branding

The Entrance now has its own suave coffee bar by the lake with the launch of Albie's

colourful takeaway healthy drinks

Wadalba welcomes colourful smoothies, loaded energy teas & high protein frappes at The Healthy Hatch pop-up

lion in zoo enclosure

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

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

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

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