Guidebook for Saratoga and the NSW Central Coast
Parks & Nature
Beautiful scenery, rainforest, wildflowers - get in touch with nature
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Bouddi þjóðgarðurinn
Maitland Bay TrackBeautiful scenery, rainforest, wildflowers - get in touch with nature
About a 20 minute drive from us, Somersby Falls walking track and picnic area provides a beautiful and tranquil opportunity to immerse in nature. A short (steep) walk winds down to the bottom of the falls - you can get a little damp from water spray along the way.
Somersby Falls Walking Track
Somersby Falls Walking TrackAbout a 20 minute drive from us, Somersby Falls walking track and picnic area provides a beautiful and tranquil opportunity to immerse in nature. A short (steep) walk winds down to the bottom of the falls - you can get a little damp from water spray along the way.
Beautiful gardens, free entry. Picnic/bbq or enjoy the cafe. Meet up with friends or family to enjoy a game on the grassed area. Activities also include Segway rides, Saturday parkrun commencing at 8am, or Jet-Pack rides.
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Mt Penang Gardens, Event Park and Parklands
16 The AvenueBeautiful gardens, free entry. Picnic/bbq or enjoy the cafe. Meet up with friends or family to enjoy a game on the grassed area. Activities also include Segway rides, Saturday parkrun commencing at 8am, or Jet-Pack rides.
Strickland State Forest
Strickland Forest RoadGreat state forest with lovely rainforest trails.
Stunning walking trails, Aboriginal engravings and cycle trails.
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Brisbane Water þjóðgarður
Hawkesbury TrackStunning walking trails, Aboriginal engravings and cycle trails.
Macmasters Beach
Lovely quiet local beach.
Sightseeing
Picturesque beach and headland, shopping and some great cafe's and restraunts
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Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal DrivePicturesque beach and headland, shopping and some great cafe's and restraunts
Beautiful location, walking trails and of course the lighthouse which dates back to around 1903.
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Norah Head Lighthouse
40 Bush StBeautiful location, walking trails and of course the lighthouse which dates back to around 1903.
This would have to be one of my favourite go-to places to show off our beautiful coast. Views across to palm beach, fantastic walking trails and all within an easy, scenic 20-minute drive from us.
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Marie Byles Lookout
The Scenic RoadThis would have to be one of my favourite go-to places to show off our beautiful coast. Views across to palm beach, fantastic walking trails and all within an easy, scenic 20-minute drive from us.
Coast Helicopters
Pateman RoadAmazing experience to see the stunning Central Coast from above.
Watch the feeding of the pelicans daily at 3:30pm at the waterfront, enjoy the scenery, shops and local cafe's.
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The Entrance
Watch the feeding of the pelicans daily at 3:30pm at the waterfront, enjoy the scenery, shops and local cafe's.
The Entrance
Beautiful location with lots of local activities and food options.
Shopping
Large range of shops, cafe's and activities for all the family including Hoyts cinemas and the local ice arena. A branch of Gosford Library is located within the centre.
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Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveLarge range of shops, cafe's and activities for all the family including Hoyts cinemas and the local ice arena. A branch of Gosford Library is located within the centre.
Great selection of market stalls. Open every weekend. http://www.ettalongmarkets.com.au/
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Pats plaster fun and stuff
Ocean View RoadGreat selection of market stalls. Open every weekend. http://www.ettalongmarkets.com.au/
Local produce, great vibe and location.
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Avoca beachside markets - monthly last Sunday
Avoca DriveLocal produce, great vibe and location.
Essentials
IGA, bakery, fruit & vegies (and deli including seafood), chemist, doctor's surgery and petrol across the road
Saratoga Shopping Centre, Village Rd station
IGA, bakery, fruit & vegies (and deli including seafood), chemist, doctor's surgery and petrol across the road
Getting Around
This private ferry service is a beautiful way to commute between Woy Woy and Empire Bay (via Saratoga and Davistown).
We are minutes walk from Veteran's Hall wharf. The ferry from here to WoyWoy takes about 7 minutes.
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Central Coast Ferries
This private ferry service is a beautiful way to commute between Woy Woy and Empire Bay (via Saratoga and Davistown).
We are minutes walk from Veteran's Hall wharf. The ferry from here to WoyWoy takes about 7 minutes.
Busways Gosford
42 Empire Bay DrLocal bus service. https://www.busways.com.au
Arts & Culture
Built in 1827, this cemetery is the final resting place of Robert Henderson. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1620173
Cemetery
Henderson RoadBuilt in 1827, this cemetery is the final resting place of Robert Henderson. http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1620173
Art gallery, Japanese garden and dining all located at beautiful Caroline Bay.
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Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden
36 Webb StArt gallery, Japanese garden and dining all located at beautiful Caroline Bay.
The Ken Duncan Gallery is approximately a 15 minute drive at Erina Heights. It is one of the largest privately owned photographic galleries in Australia and is nestled in a beautiful landscape . The Gallery caters to a wide audience. It has a lovely café and loads of on-site parking.
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Ken Duncan Gallery
414 The Entrance RdThe Ken Duncan Gallery is approximately a 15 minute drive at Erina Heights. It is one of the largest privately owned photographic galleries in Australia and is nestled in a beautiful landscape . The Gallery caters to a wide audience. It has a lovely café and loads of on-site parking.
About a 15 minute drive, the Deluxe Art Gallery displays the largest curated images and artworks on the coast. They also has other displays as well as provide framing services.
Deluxe Art Gallery
160 The Entrance RoadAbout a 15 minute drive, the Deluxe Art Gallery displays the largest curated images and artworks on the coast. They also has other displays as well as provide framing services.
Laycock Street Theatre hosts many wonderful theatre acts and productions. Seating almost 400, it is an intimate, licensed venue, easy to access and park.
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Laycock Street Theatre
5 Laycock StLaycock Street Theatre hosts many wonderful theatre acts and productions. Seating almost 400, it is an intimate, licensed venue, easy to access and park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alexander’s Bar Terrigal
1a Kurrawyba AveVoted best nightclub on the NSW Central Coast.
Family friendly and relaxed local pub offering food, bistro and standard alcohol choices.
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Kincumber Hotel
6 Carrak RdFamily friendly and relaxed local pub offering food, bistro and standard alcohol choices.
Recently renovated, this pub offers great food, atmosphere and location - right opposite Woy Woy wharf.
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The Bayview Hotel
16 The BoulevardeRecently renovated, this pub offers great food, atmosphere and location - right opposite Woy Woy wharf.