Great Eastern Ranges

Region: Central Coast

Explore

The Central Coast, 1 hour north of Sydney, is known for its surf beaches, National Parks and picturesque towns and villages.

Towns in the Region

• Avoca Beach
• Brooklyn
• Calga
• Dooralong
• Ettalong
• Gosford
• Peats Ridge
• Terrigal
• The Entrance
• Woy Woy
• Wyong

Natural Highlights

Brisbane Water National Park

Magnificent views of the Hawkesbury River, Brisbane Water and Broken Bay are a feature of Brisbane Water National Park, which conserves more than 12,000 hectares of rugged sandstone country. It’s a great place to see wildflowers and Aboriginal rock engravings, and to go bushwalking, birdwatching and sightseeing.

Bouddi National Park

Located on the north entrance to Broken Bay, between MacMasters Beach and Killcare, Bouddi National Park offers opportunities for walking, fishing, swimming, snorkelling, picnicking, camping and wildlife observation.

Wyrrabalong National Park

Divided into 2 sections by the township of The Entrance, Wyrrabalong National Park conserves the last significant Central Coast rainforest abutting the ocean shore.

Yengo National Park and Parr State Conservation Area

A wild expanse of bushland between Wisemans Ferry and the Hunter Valley, Yengo National Park and Parr State Conservation Area mainly conserve rugged sandstone country stretching along the foot of the Great Dividing Range.

Popran National Park

Popran National Park lies just north of the Hawkesbury River, 25 km west of Gosford. There are many important Aboriginal sites conserved here, along with spectacular sandstone clifflines and gullies. Rock art, axe grinding grooves, engravings and stone artefacts are scattered along ridgelines, spurs or valley floors.

We Love…

• Action aplenty – with golf, beach camel rides, skydiving, microlight flights, quad biking, game fishing, surfskiing and bushwalking.
• Wildlife interaction – at the Australian Reptile Park and the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park.
• Country guesthouses and accommodation nestled in the hinterland.

Local Knowledge

Of course, for more detailed information on this region, you should speak to a local

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Further Information

• Central Coast Tourism…
• Tourism New South Wales…