Arise bright and early with a stroll along the waterfront soaking up the view with a seat at Tommy's Cafe. Located right across from the bay, this is an ideal place to fuel up with pancakes, mushrooms on toast, avo smash, fresh juices and more, served in the leafy surrounds of their outdoor terrace.

Dive into outdoor swimming for a refreshing start to your morning. This 50m Olympic sized pool is heated and open as early as 5am weekdays and 7-8am on weekends. If you're travelling as a group, there's plenty of room to chill and watch from the grandstands, cheering on the keen members your "team" as they try to perfect their breaststroke.

Once you've showered off from your laps, venture just outside Gosford Swimming Pool to find Eat Street Cafe, a local staple for grabbing an easy lunch by Gosford waterfront. Whether you crave sweet or savoury, this spot will cater to it with hotdogs, pizza, pies, gourmet doughnuts, icecream and much more. Enjoy as an al fresco picnic by the waterside.

With one of the best locations on the waterfront, the Gosford Sailing Club is the place to be to observe sailors taking an afternoon jaunt on the water each Wednesday. During daylight savings, catch this picturesque event from 5:30pm, which starts and finishes in front of the Club. During summertime, yacht racing is also held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Dragon Force 65 boats. Find a spot on the sunny deck with a drink and enjoy!

Drop by local watering hole styled with Safari vibes for South African inspired tapas, sliders and vegan delicacies, and you may catch their weekly Wednesday Trivia Night! Lyons Den Gosford is in a beautiful heritage building, designed as an escape from the urban jungle with its modern eatery and bar. If you miss the trivia, the atmosphere here is reason enough to stay.

Breakfast in Gosford CBD is easy with a handful of specialty coffee houses in its centre on Mann Street. Start your day early with a hot cup of joe at The Good Bits Co, serving freshly baked croissants and more. Or head to Shop 3 Coffee to enjoy a great brew and fresh morning wrap as you watch the busy world go by.

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Today is all about trying something new. Try a craft workshop at the creative hub in Albert’s Line, a loft-style space housing an art gallery for local artisans, fashion, gifts & homewares. It even features a charming coffee loft! For Masterchef fans, try a specialty cooking class at Julie’s Place, the Central Coast's own winner of the popular TV programme who runs a range of classes on high tea, to preserving and pickling, to canapés and cocktails, to family meals.

Eat drink and laugh over a wonderfully fresh lunch At Baker Street, a Gosford restaurant run by the passionate Chef Daniel. Located just around the corner from the brewery, waterfront, park and stadium, this is a modern spot for good food made with heart, such as locally sourced oysters and a range of popular canapes.

Explore Gosford's local history at Henry Kendall Heritage Cottage, named after a poet and originally built by a convict around 1836. Set on 2.5 acres, the site is lovely for a picnic and wander through its museum for a glimpse into early settler life. Alternatively, escape to the green to enjoy a round of golf at Gosford Golf Club, located on Racecourse Road with 9 or 18 holes available.

For tasty food with the ultimate view - dinner at Drifter's Wharf takes the trophy. Launched by the founders of Mumbo Jumbos Terrigal and Shady Palms of Avoca, this newly renovated venue is perched atop the water with floor to ceiling glass windows looking out across The Broadwater. Serving fresh seafood, unique cocktails and 50 taps of beer, arrive in style by boat, jetski, seaplane, train, shuttle bus, car, bike, or the old fashioned on foot! 

Tempt the sweet tooth with a box of ‘grab and go’ homemade pastries and savoury baked goods at Bouffant in Gosford. Offering 'fluffy goodness' for everyone who enters its fancy pink decor, this bakery is worth visiting for the Gram at the very least, don't miss the coffee + croissant combo! Watt Street Gosford also offers exceptionally crafted cupcakes at Cakes by Kyla, an award-winning baker (often selling out by lunchtime!).

Grab some fresh food and locally grown produce at the weekly Gosford Farmers Markets held in the open air at The Entertainment Grounds (Gosford's racecourse). With produce harvested from hinterland areas of the Central Coast, including Peats Ridge, Dooralong, Jilliby, Kulnura and Yarramalong, this is a taste of the regions amazing fresh food scene. 

Travel a few minutes to neighbouring East Gosford for lunch. Opt for either the classic gastropub vibe at the Elanora, or go for Sweet Caroline's quirky cafe wonderland interior, decorated with old photographs of Gosfords town centre alongside casual fresh food - think burger stacks, eggs benny and reuben sandwiches, with the friendliest service from the husband and wife team.

Feed the koi and catch an exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery. Capture a moment of zen in the Japanese-themed Edogawa Commemorative Garden. Join an immersive gallery tour in the adjoining gallery throughout the year. There are seasonal curated exhibition of both local and national artists, including big names like the Archibald Prize and important exhibitions highlighting Aboriginal artists of the region.

Enjoy an authentic Italian pizza or pasta dish at Pinnochio's, Gosford's wine and pizza bar, with a menu that offers flavours from across the key Italian foodie regions. This is the perfect place to grab a tasty bite to eat before heading to your next action-packed stop at the stadium.

Cheer-on a game at Central Coast Stadium. Hosting a number of national sporting matches across codes, concerts and events throughout the year. Be sure to catch a home game for the mighty Central Coast Mariners.