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 into the heart of Gosford for a classic pub feed that's worth raving about. Railway Hotel Bar & Steakhouse is serving up the freshest cuts of beef and plating them up straight off the grill. Sink your teeth into a juicy wagyu scotch fillet with a side of creamy mash and buttery veg.

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!

Get ready for a colourful evening of fun and belly aching laughs at Gosford's FunHaus Factory. Enjoy an immersive and live cabaret act with a vibrancy and wit, that will excite your senses while you feast on freshly made burgers from Beau's Burgers. Stay for a drink and meet the locals afterwards. 

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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In the heart of Gosford CBD, you can now have an unapologetically unconventional wedding ceremony. The newly opened City Hall Registry is a beautiful heritage listed Art Deco building complete with Romeo and Juliette balconettes and the ideal venue for the bride and groom who want a playful wedding embracing the scaled down alternative to a traditional wedding.  Book a tour and plan your Viva-Gos-Vegas style right here on the Central Coast!

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. This newly renovated waterside 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! 

Sip and savour the taste of fresh artisan coffee first thing in the morning with a belly warming breakfast to fuel you for the day at Feel Like Home Cafe. Try the Egg Benny where poached eggs meet hollandaise bliss or indulge in a stack of fluffy pancakes. 

Grab some fresh food and locally grown produce at the weekly Gosford City 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 through to the Watt Street in the centre of Gosford for a cheeky midday treat. Visit Jo and the team from Just Frosted for a little slice of heaven and pick from buttercream frosted cupcakes in over 90 flavours, to loaded brownies, slices and cookies. These devilishly sweet treats are worth every bite.

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, and visit the new Moving Image Gallery. 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's Polytec 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.