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Contact Central Coast Tourism for detailed information on Central Coast attractions
Sightseeing Around The Coast
Experience the natural beauty of the Central Coast and
Australia with some bush and beach walking. Just 700
meters from bells at killcare is the
Bouddi National Park. This park has a series of small,
beautiful beaches beneath forests, steep hills and cliffs.
In the eastern part of the park, Maitland Bay is at the
heart of the 300 ha Marine Extension, one of the first in
NSW, where all marine life is protected and it is also the
location where the sailing ship the 'Maitland' ran aground
in the late 1800's.
Killcare's Putty Beach Bombora end)
Major Tourist Attractions
The NSW Central Coast has major
tourism attractions to suit everyone including the
Australian Reptile Park- see some of Australia's unique
and deadly native wildlife.
Go horse back riding at
Glenworth Valley which is Australia's largest Horse
Riding Centre. Glenworth Valley is 3000 acres of lush
green valleys, ancient rainforest trails and natural rock
pools to swim in. Experience the freedom of free range riding
or take a relaxing guided ride on one of their 200
quality horses.
Experience native Australian
flora and fauna in the natural habitat at the
Calga Springs Sanctuary. The Sanctuary has been a dream
of former Federal minister for the environment, Barry Cohen
and his family, for over a decade.
For a relaxing morning or
afternoon take a drive to the
Japanese Gardens at East Gosford. Centrally located and
set in the tranquil beauty of Gosford Regional Gallery and
Edogawa Japanese Garden, Caroline Bay Function Centre, Brasserie
and Cafe provides the perfect setting for any
occasion. This truly unique venue offers outstanding service,
an eclectic modern menu, and is open every day for breakfast,
lunch and evening functions.
Sporting Activities
The Central Coast of NSW offers a variety of water activities
and water sports. From fishing at nearby Wagstaffe to
kayaking the many inland waterways and surfing or swimming, the
choice is yours.
Several fishing charter companies offer cruises around the
ocean waterways of the Central Coast offering reef fishing
and game fishing.
Nearby to Killcare are an assortment of tourism activities
such as surfing, yachting, boating, beach or rock fishing &
bush walking. Kayaking can also be arranged and further up
the coast lake aquatic activities are available. Brisbane
water cruises are another popular tourist activity for a
relaxing and insightful tour on the waterways. Horse riding
and golf are also available nearby.
Maitland Bay
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Maitland Bay was originally
known to Europeans as the Boat Harbour. In 1898 the 880-ton
paddle steamer Maitland, seeking shelter in Broken Bay from
gale-force winds ran aground on dangerous rocks. The ship
became swamped with water from the swells & drifted during
the night, hitting submerged rocks off Bouddi Point.
It became wedged on a rock ledge and began to break up. 27
crew died in the attempts to reach the beach with a line to
secure the position and facilitate access to the shore. If
you walk around the bay and clamber carefully out on to the
slippery rock ledge (only in the right water conditions, of
course) off Bouddi Point you can walk over to the ship's
boiler. Other remnants are a short distance away. |
Bouudi National Park view with Maitland Bay in
background
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Exploring the waterways of Brisbane Waters & Broken Bay and
the nearby Hawkesbury River can be a great way to unwind
during your holiday on the Central Coast. The Wagstaffe
ferry services has a regular route between Palm Beach and
Wagstaffe. Or take a sail (skippered, or 'bareboat charter'
for the already expert seamen) on one of
Hardys Bay Yacht Charters new sailing boats.
With a number of National Parks and reserves in the area there
are plenty of walks and trails on the Central Coast. The
Bouddi National Park has dozens of bush walks ranging
from easy to difficult. We supply our guests with a
complimentary "Bouddi Walks" map documenting all the known
trails in the Park.
Terrigal Haven Beach
bells at killcare are
proud members of Tourism NSW,
Central Coast Tourism
as well as industry bodies such as H.M.A.A (Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association of NSW)
If you
are a high quality tourism establishment and would like to
be listed on our web page please send us an email with your
web address.
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