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Compact in distance but rich in experience: Try a different track of thinking for your next New South Wales adventure
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3 Easy ways to travel sustainably right now

When your mental map is full and your tank is threatening to run on empty, you still need a place to fulfil your adventurous spirit... 

Whether it's a day, a weekend, or a week-long escape you and your loved ones seek, the NSW Central Coast is perfectly positioned to welcome you, offering the flexibility to explore by car or rail while making the most of every kilometre. We're also a certified Australian ECO Destination, so sustainable experiences are second nature here!

We've gathered our insider knowledge right here to help you plan an affordable visit to our region right now.

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1. Train and EV-inspired itineraries

The Central Coast offers the flexibility to explore by car or rail while making the most of every kilometre. With short distances between towns and convenient charging options, we're ideally suited to electric vehicle (EV) travel, or with hubs at Woy Woy, Gosford, Tuggerah and Wyong, there's also the ease of stepping onto a train and letting the journey unfold.

Compact in distance but rich in experience, you can access the freedom of a scenic drive in our region where beaches, hinterland, dining and culture sit within easy reach, allowing travellers to do more with less travel. Locals often say "everything's a 20-minute trip away"!

Discover two curated road trip itineraries alongside two easy neighbourhood explorations by rail for those looking to leave the car at home.

Road and rail itineraries
friends driving on the central coast
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Image: Glenworth Valley; DNSW

Quick guide: EV charging stations

We're an EV-friendly destination! See our list of available EV charging stations across the Central Coast to plan a smooth, sustainable road trip.

See the list

2. Fall in love on the Sydney to Central Coast train journey

Direct train services from Sydney connect seamlessly to Woy Woy, Gosford, Tuggerah and Wyong, making it easy to plan a day trip or overnight stay without driving. Rail enthusiasts will enjoy the journey as much as the destination, travelling past lush bushland, dramatic sandstone rock faces, elevated views of the Hawkesbury River and its many waterways, oyster leases and colourful house boats. 

Both Gosford and Wyong are walkable precincts, offering diverse dining and a mix of culture and nature, all within easy reach of the station. Direct buses from each also provide easy connection to other popular visitor hubs such as Bateau Bay, Terrigal, Avoca Beach and Copacabana.

Visit by rail
aerial of train over hawkesbury river
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3. Buy from Love Local Lists

Our suite of Love Local Lists features a range of small local businesses to collectively support and help grow. Each guide showcases the quality, creativity and innovation offered by businesses who call the NSW Central Coast home. Some new, some long-standing favourites, but all needing some extra love right now. Shopping local is an excellent way to be more sustainable as both a resident or a guest in our region!

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Scenic train ride to Oyster & Pearl Lovers experience
Enjoy the ECO Certified Oyster & Pearl Lovers experience at Broken Bay Pearl Farm with complimentary return bus transfers from Hawkesbury River Station, on the Central to Newcastle line.
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