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Guesthouse in Long Jetty
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsCentral Coast Cabana
13 – 20 Aug
Guest suite in Umina Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsTranquility By The Beach (walk) w/ Plunge Pool
9 – 16 Sept
Guest suite in Terrigal
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviewsTreetop Sanctuary, modern and nice walk to beach
6 – 13 May
Apartment in The Entrance
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsDELAVAN - Waterfront Unit with fantastic views.
30 Oct – 6 Nov
Guesthouse in Forresters Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 468 reviewsFinnicky Guest House
22 – 29 May
Apartment in Umina Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviewsBeautiful beachside apartment
8 – 15 July
Apartment in The Entrance
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviewsSunny shore retreat - The Entrance
24 Feb – 3 Mar
Guesthouse in Bateau Bay
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviews'Bay Villa' New Modern Villa - Minutes To Beach
15 – 22 Feb
Quick stats about accommodation in The Entrance
Total rentals
290 properties
Rentals with a pool
110 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
230 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
7.1K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$31 AUD before taxes and fees
Your guide to The Entrance
Welcome to The Entrance
A compact, picturesque town facing the channel where the Tuggerah Lake estuary opens up to the Pacific Ocean, the Entrance is at the northern tip of the New South Wales Central Coast region. This idyllic stretch of surf coast is bordered by the Hawkesbury River to the south and Lake Macquarie, an immense saltwater lake system, to the north. There’s a patrolled surf beach close to the town centre, near the opening to Tuggerah Lake, as well as ocean baths — three heritage-listed manmade rock pools — for those less confident in the water. As you’d expect, there are plenty of seafood restaurants in town, some enjoying expansive views of the ocean and the ever-present pelicans. With sections of Wyrrabalong National Park to the north and south of the Entrance, and sheltered lagoons and lakes on its doorstep, the town is an ideal destination for a chill coastal break.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in The Entrance
The Central Coast is a popular getaway for Sydneysiders, so it can get crowded during the holiday season and on long weekends. Try to avoid driving in at the start of a weekend, or leaving at the end of a weekend, when traffic can bank up. The warmer months from September through to the end of March are ideal for making the most of the coast, whether you want to laze on a beach or get out on a kayak on one of the many lakes and lagoons. Autumn and winter are made for hiking in the coastal national parks, with whales migrating north from May until August. And if you surf, you’ll find good waves all year round, with the sea temperature often around the same as the air temperature in winter.
Top things to do in The Entrance
Long Jetty
Around a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride from the Entrance, Long Jetty is a hip enclave that’s easy to miss as you pass through on the highway. Grab a coffee at a funky cafe on the lake side of Long Jetty and browse stores selling vintage and pre-loved fashion and homewares. Then trek to the end of the eponymous long timber jetty, which extends 351 metres into Tuggerah Lake.
Spoon Bay Beach
You can have the water all to yourself at Spoon Bay Beach, a 15-minute drive to the south. To get to this secluded strip of sand in Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve, park on Spoon Bay Road and walk down the bush path to the unpatrolled beach.
Wyrrabalong National Park
The southern section of this national park starts in Bateau Bay, south of the Entrance. Take the Coast walking track from Bateau Beach through bushland and along cliff tops to Wyrrabalong Lookout on the headland at Forresters Beach — it’s around a 3.5-hour return walk.
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