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Long Jetty

Neighbourhoods and Towns
3-Day - long weekend
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Long Jetty

Neighbourhoods and Towns
3-Day - long weekend

Long Jetty is a vibrant town on the Central Coast with an attractive balance of pretty versus gritty. Located on a stretch of land between the waters of Tuggerah Lake and Toowoon Bay, the neighbourhood has experienced a positive transformation over the last decade thanks to its continuously growing creative community and the many innovative entrepreneurs choosing to move their ideas here.

Photo opportunity: In front of the iconic ‘Welcome to Long Jetty’ mural, or on the official 'long jetty' itself reaching into Tuggerah Lake.

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*This itinerary is intended as an inspirational guide only. We encourage you to check ahead of your visit that individual businesses are open, or book in advance to ensure the best experience.

The Itinerary

Long Jetty and its namesakes

Your day in Long Jetty stars some deliciously fresh local food, a scenic stroll along the lake and its famous jetties, topped off with dining in a classily refurbed historic cinema.

Breakfast

Yoga and Pilates cafe

Enjoy an early morning yoga class (available 7 days a week), followed by breakfast in the garden of the Coast's soulful cafe, Komuniti. With its healthy, vegan menu options, lunching at this zen spot makes healthy eating simple and delicious. Their sustainable, organic menu is designed to help you maintain a happy body, mind and soul.

 

Morning

Shop local

Shop the high street for bespoke handmade items and vintage goods. Great shops to stop at include Sorry Grandma, Tiki La La, and Webster’s for superb vintage, The Sound Exchange for its epic vinyl collection and Plain Janes for women's clothing and kid's fashion store.

  

Lunch

The Green Tangerine

Grab lunch at the Green Tangerine cafe and bakery, serving some fresh brunch options alongside a 'make your own mix' where you can craft your own dish of sourdough, eggs, bacon, avo, herby potatoes, greens, tomatoes and more. Don’t forget to grab an iconic photo in front of the famous ‘Welcome to Long Jetty’ mural on the side street of this vibing cafe.

 

Afternoon

Play at the park

Grab a freshly brewed coffee to go from The Morning Coffee Society and a couple of sweet treats and make your way to Long Jetty Foreshore Park. Let the kids enjoy the fresh outdoor air as they climb and clamber on the equipment while you take in the scenic views over the water. 

  

Evening

The historic cinema

Hiding on Long Jetty's high street you'll find the entrance to The Savoy, a wonderfully restored 1950s cinema now open for dinner and drinks. Catch a classic film with pizza served to your seat, or simply kick back at the contemporary bar with good company to soak up this vibrant social hub.

 

Stay

Blue Lagoon

This private beachside villa is an Air B &B hosted by TV personalities and design duo Kyal & Kara with its own private access and deck space to relax in, and features a hot outdoor shower. Fitted out with quality furnishings and fixtures and is equipped with everything you need!

 

Where we are

Shop Long Jetty's high street

Long Jetty's centre offers a colourful strip of shopfronts bursting with the wares of local creatives, and today you get to explore these one-of-a-kind boutiques with some great friendly foodie stops along the way.

Breakfast

Mr Sha Shas

Breakfast like a local at corner cafe Mr Sha Shas, serving delish food with vegan options, smoothies, fresh pastries and more with sustainability at the heart of their operations. Grab a coffee and take in their everchanging gallery space, or sit back and watch the Long Jetty neighbourhood as it wakes up.

 

Morning

Tuggerah Lake Foreshore

Visit Burnt Honey Bakery to stock up on artisan pastries ready to enjoy for a mid morning snack. Walk, ride or scoot along the Long Jetty shared pathway running the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake. You also need to make three important scenic stops - walk the three heritage jetties - Parry’s Jetty, Watkin’s Jetty, and of course The Long Jetty stretching 350m into the lake's centre.

 

Lunch

Snap up a treat at the Pelican

Grab an easy lunch at one of the many Long Jetty options. For casual takeaway to enjoy down by the lake try The Pelican, serving a range of seafood lunches with a famously great burger menu. Or try a fresh loaded roll from Long Jetty Charcoal Chicken, serving the neighbourhood since 1981 - the fact there's always a queue tells you something.

 

Afternoon

Shop fashion & homewares

Continue your stroll along the boutiques of the high street, now in search of special fashion and homeware items to take home. At the very top of the neighbourhood there's Home by the Jetty, in its centre there's Wildberry BoutiqueOhana BoutiqueSadie LouKloth Long Jetty, , Shadow Bang Apothecary & Supply for dried flowers and homewares and The Bang Threads & Espresso.

  

 

 

Evening

Upstairs Wines

This evening’s dinner venue provides the perfect reason to drop into Upstairs Wines for a tasting session with a strong focus on natural, small batch & minimal intervention wines, beers & spirits from Australia & around the world that you can BYO to your next stop.

 

Dinner

Italian trattoria

Settle in a for an evening of handmade artisan Italian food, cooked with fresh local ingredients and made with the spirit of Italy! Indulge in the authentic Tuscan tastes right here on the Coast and treat yourself to tasty pastas and meatballs with Napoletana. This family friendly restaurant will have you part of the owner's family in no time! 

 

Where we are

Jetty to the Bay

Venture on foot or bicycle from the lake to the ocean where you will discover Long Jetty's super chill beach-side neighbour, Toowoon Bay.

Morning

Coast to Lake Walk

Explore the Coast to Lake Walk on foot or bicycle (bikes can be hired en route at The Entrance). The 7.6km total loop walk is a great way to see the local neighbourhoods, and the accessible walk is designed to enjoy as much or as little as you feel. Today you are following it from Long Jetty to Toowoon Bay, from lake to bay. Look out for the blue, green & pink signage to guide you.

 

Breakfast

Charming coastal cafe

Once you've reached Toowoon Bay, it's time to take a break and admire the scenery. This little neighbourhood has big options available for breakfast - try family run Flour & Co that has been serving since 1988.

 

 

Mid-morning

Toowoon Bay beach

Toowoon Bay beach is an excellent family friendly beach with calm waters and is patrolled during the summer months. It offers great snorkeling opportunities and is perfect for stand-up paddle boarding too. There's a kiosk on site for a cold drink and you can venture across the small rock platform to easily reach the neighbouring shores of North Shelly Beach, a popular dog-friendly spot. 

 

Lunch

Cecilia's

After a few hours spent paddling at the beach, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of Toowoon's central eateries. Cecilia's on the corner serve lunch by day, and by night transform into a restaurant and wine bar. For today, you're attention should be drawn to their freshly shucked oysters!

 

 

Afternoon

Picnic in the park

Head to Swadling Reserve, a popular green space for families and couples to relax, read a book, watch the waves, or head down to Toowoon Bay beach for another paddle after lunch. If you're with the kids, the playground here is one of the best on the Central Coast, surrounded by shaded space to watch the little ones safely play.

 

Evening

The Pantry at Forrester’s Beach

Located within The Quarters at Forresters Beach the “pantry to the resort” where guests and locals come to get their fixings and enjoy some seriously good produce. A beautiful poolside venue to enjoy luxurious specialty coffee, an all-day brunch menu and lovingly designed and researched wine and cocktail menus. You can take a seat inside the café or sit in the courtyard and enjoy the sun poolside.

  

Where we are