Local Guidebook for 'Las Lechuzas'
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bayview has added Frankie's rooftop bar for tapas and cocktails overlooking Brisbane Waters. Funky, fun atmosphere, lovely staff!
32 locals recommend
The Bayview Hotel
16 The BoulevardeThe Bayview has added Frankie's rooftop bar for tapas and cocktails overlooking Brisbane Waters. Funky, fun atmosphere, lovely staff!
Great in the afternoon for sunset drinks overlooking the beach and with views to Palm Beach. Fun, relaxed atmosphere. Great outdoor terrace.
63 locals recommend
Margarita Daze
345 Trafalgar AveGreat in the afternoon for sunset drinks overlooking the beach and with views to Palm Beach. Fun, relaxed atmosphere. Great outdoor terrace.
Food Scene
Fantastic position, views, service and food. One of our local favorites. Try the whole baked snapper. Delicious!
113 locals recommend
The BOX on the Water
The EsplanadeFantastic position, views, service and food. One of our local favorites. Try the whole baked snapper. Delicious!
Delicious, bright and airy breakfast spot, great food, nice relaxed atmosphere + nice beach walks nearby. Breakfast super bowl is yummy as well as the avocado and pistachio cake!
48 locals recommend
Coast 175
175 Ocean View RdDelicious, bright and airy breakfast spot, great food, nice relaxed atmosphere + nice beach walks nearby. Breakfast super bowl is yummy as well as the avocado and pistachio cake!
Great authentic Italian food from one of the ex-chefs at Bells at Killcare. Lovely staff, good service. Nice atmosphere.
32 locals recommend
Young Barons
73 Blackwall RdGreat authentic Italian food from one of the ex-chefs at Bells at Killcare. Lovely staff, good service. Nice atmosphere.
Lovely open terrace overlooking Pelican Island with fresh fish and chips and other local seafood. A local favorite and a must!
95 locals recommend
Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf
The BoulevardeLovely open terrace overlooking Pelican Island with fresh fish and chips and other local seafood. A local favorite and a must!
Recently taken over by The Boathouse group, their menu, atmosphere and service is always a winner. And you can't beat the view or location here. Best spot for a beer and a feed!
114 locals recommend
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrRecently taken over by The Boathouse group, their menu, atmosphere and service is always a winner. And you can't beat the view or location here. Best spot for a beer and a feed!
For a special occasion, nothing beats this restaurant for a killer view and a premium dining experience. Well worth the $$$ if you feel like a splurge or are celebrating something special. (Note, there are new owners now so may need to update this!)
38 locals recommend
Pearls on the Beach
1 Tourmaline AveFor a special occasion, nothing beats this restaurant for a killer view and a premium dining experience. Well worth the $$$ if you feel like a splurge or are celebrating something special. (Note, there are new owners now so may need to update this!)
Great position overlooking Brisbane Waters with a nice outdoor terrace and good food/drinks. Also offer gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.
14 locals recommend
The Coast Bar & Restaurant
12 Dane DrGreat position overlooking Brisbane Waters with a nice outdoor terrace and good food/drinks. Also offer gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.
Great food and fun horse-themed atmosphere overlooking a pretty pond, always a good place to stop on your way to or from us and enjoy a nice walk around the garden.
34 locals recommend
Saddles
20 Ashbrookes RdGreat food and fun horse-themed atmosphere overlooking a pretty pond, always a good place to stop on your way to or from us and enjoy a nice walk around the garden.
Great chef-fun restaurant with stunning views overlooking the ocean at Terrigal. Pricey, but worth it for special occassions!
60 locals recommend
The Cowrie Restaurant
109 Scenic HwyGreat chef-fun restaurant with stunning views overlooking the ocean at Terrigal. Pricey, but worth it for special occassions!
Another great local chef-run fine dining restaurant experience to be enjoyed when in the hood!
17 locals recommend
Osteria Il Coccia
49 Ocean View RdAnother great local chef-run fine dining restaurant experience to be enjoyed when in the hood!
A lovely European-style gelato, gin and coffee bar set in the lush garden grounds of Distillery Botanica in Erina. A fave!
7 locals recommend
Bar Botanica
25 Portsmouth RdA lovely European-style gelato, gin and coffee bar set in the lush garden grounds of Distillery Botanica in Erina. A fave!
Parks & Nature
Fantastic walks and beaches, a great way to spend a day! Do the ocean boardwalk walk that starts at Putty Beach and goes all the way around to Maitland Beach or just walk out onto the amazing rocks at the end of Putty Beach.
169 locals recommend
Bouddi National Park
Maitland Bay TrackFantastic walks and beaches, a great way to spend a day! Do the ocean boardwalk walk that starts at Putty Beach and goes all the way around to Maitland Beach or just walk out onto the amazing rocks at the end of Putty Beach.
Take a ferry ride around these beautiful waters. The commuter ferry is fun to take and just an hour long – goes around Brisbane Waters. It leaves from the Woy Woy ferry wharf on The Boulevarde. Visit http://centralcoastferries.com.au/ or call 0418 631 313. Or take a longer ferry ride on the Lady Kendall – sometimes have special tours: http://www.starshipcruises.com.au/ or call 02 4323 1655.
Brisbane Water
Take a ferry ride around these beautiful waters. The commuter ferry is fun to take and just an hour long – goes around Brisbane Waters. It leaves from the Woy Woy ferry wharf on The Boulevarde. Visit http://centralcoastferries.com.au/ or call 0418 631 313. Or take a longer ferry ride on the Lady Kendall – sometimes have special tours: http://www.starshipcruises.com.au/ or call 02 4323 1655.
Gosford formed a Sister City Agreement with Edogawa Japan in 1988. A gift from Edogawa, the Edogawa Commemorative Garden was officially opened in September 1994 and has been designed in accordance to the original principles of the Japanese Heian (700AD) period.
Extending over 4,000m2, the garden is based on a traditional ‘shuyu’ (strolling style) garden, incorporating Japanese features. With meandering pathways, a roofed Japanese pavilion overlooking the Koi pond, raked dry stone garden and traditional Japanese teahouse, the garden offers a tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy art and nature.
The garden is open daily from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Entry is free.
23 locals recommend
Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden
36 Webb StGosford formed a Sister City Agreement with Edogawa Japan in 1988. A gift from Edogawa, the Edogawa Commemorative Garden was officially opened in September 1994 and has been designed in accordance to the original principles of the Japanese Heian (700AD) period.
Extending over 4,000m2, the garden is based on a traditional ‘shuyu’ (strolling style) garden, incorporating Japanese features. With meandering pathways, a roofed Japanese pavilion overlooking the Koi pond, raked dry stone garden and traditional Japanese teahouse, the garden offers a tranquil setting in which to relax and enjoy art and nature.
The garden is open daily from 9.30am until 4.30pm. Entry is free.
If you want to get up close and personal with some of Australia's favourite species, located in Calga with a visitor center and Aboriginal sites offering guided and animal feedings
20 locals recommend
Walkabout Wildlife Park
1 Darkinjung RdIf you want to get up close and personal with some of Australia's favourite species, located in Calga with a visitor center and Aboriginal sites offering guided and animal feedings
They bring the bikes and equipment and meet clients at the trailhead. Easy peasy!
Central Coast Mountain Bike Tours & Bike Park Shuttle
They bring the bikes and equipment and meet clients at the trailhead. Easy peasy!
Lots to do here: horse-riding, kayaking, quad biking, laser skirmish, axe throwing - you name it. Fun!!
53 locals recommend
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
69 Cooks RdLots to do here: horse-riding, kayaking, quad biking, laser skirmish, axe throwing - you name it. Fun!!
Entertainment & Activities
A unique movie-going experience in this crazy old mash up of Italianate and art-deco styles and some very unusual old screening rooms. A must!! Also has some good shops and restaurants in the same complex.
104 locals recommend
Cinema Paradiso
189 Ocean View RdA unique movie-going experience in this crazy old mash up of Italianate and art-deco styles and some very unusual old screening rooms. A must!! Also has some good shops and restaurants in the same complex.
Long-running, community-focused theatre, for an eclectic movie programme and regular live events.
141 locals recommend
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrLong-running, community-focused theatre, for an eclectic movie programme and regular live events.
Australian landscape photographer Ken Duncan is a leader and pioneer of limited edition photography. Known for sweeping panoramic imagery. Also nice cafe there!
53 locals recommend
Ken Duncan Gallery
414 The Entrance RdAustralian landscape photographer Ken Duncan is a leader and pioneer of limited edition photography. Known for sweeping panoramic imagery. Also nice cafe there!
Essentials
Deepwater Plaza, Railway St station
Coles, K-Mart, etc.
Nearest place to food shop! Also has BWS liquor store, pharmacy and newsagent in same complex.
14 locals recommend
Woolworths Woy Woy
48-64 Blackwall RdNearest place to food shop! Also has BWS liquor store, pharmacy and newsagent in same complex.
Shopping
Nearest shopping center with all the big stores including Harris Farm and Myers.
219 locals recommend
Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveNearest shopping center with all the big stores including Harris Farm and Myers.