Guidebook for Saratoga and the NSW Central Coast

Linda
Guidebook for Saratoga and the NSW Central Coast

Parks & Nature

Beautiful scenery, rainforest, wildflowers - get in touch with nature
169 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de Bouddi
Maitland Bay Track
169 residents recomanen
Beautiful 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 Track
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.
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.
18 residents recomanen
Mt Penang Gardens, Event Park and Parklands
16 The Avenue
18 residents recomanen
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.
Great state forest with lovely rainforest trails.
14 residents recomanen
Strickland State Forest
Strickland Forest Road
14 residents recomanen
Great state forest with lovely rainforest trails.
Stunning walking trails, Aboriginal engravings and cycle trails.
38 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de Brisbane Water
Hawkesbury Track
38 residents recomanen
Stunning walking trails, Aboriginal engravings and cycle trails.
Lovely quiet local beach.
Macmasters Beach
Lovely quiet local beach.

Sightseeing

Picturesque beach and headland, shopping and some great cafe's and restraunts
147 residents recomanen
Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal Drive
147 residents recomanen
Picturesque 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.
125 residents recomanen
Faro de Norah Head
40 Bush St
125 residents recomanen
Beautiful 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.
6 residents recomanen
Marie Byles Lookout
The Scenic Road
6 residents recomanen
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.
Amazing experience to see the stunning Central Coast from above.
Coast Helicopters
Pateman Road
Amazing 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.
151 residents recomanen
The Entrance
151 residents recomanen
Watch the feeding of the pelicans daily at 3:30pm at the waterfront, enjoy the scenery, shops and local cafe's.
Beautiful location with lots of local activities and food options.
151 residents recomanen
The Entrance
151 residents recomanen
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.
219 residents recomanen
Erina Fair
Terrigal Drive
219 residents recomanen
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.
Great selection of market stalls. Open every weekend. http://www.ettalongmarkets.com.au/
39 residents recomanen
Pats plaster fun and stuff
Ocean View Road
39 residents recomanen
Great selection of market stalls. Open every weekend. http://www.ettalongmarkets.com.au/
Local produce, great vibe and location.
32 residents recomanen
Avoca beachside markets - monthly last Sunday
Avoca Drive
32 residents recomanen
Local 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.
13 residents recomanen
Central Coast Ferries
13 residents recomanen
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.
Local bus service. https://www.busways.com.au
6 residents recomanen
Busways Gosford
42 Empire Bay Dr
6 residents recomanen
Local 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 Road
Built 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.
23 residents recomanen
Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden
36 Webb St
23 residents recomanen
Art 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.
53 residents recomanen
Ken Duncan Gallery
414 The Entrance Rd
53 residents recomanen
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.
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 Road
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.
Laycock Street Theatre hosts many wonderful theatre acts and productions. Seating almost 400, it is an intimate, licensed venue, easy to access and park.
19 residents recomanen
Laycock Street Theatre
5 Laycock St
19 residents recomanen
Laycock 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

Voted best nightclub on the NSW Central Coast.
Alexander’s Bar Terrigal
1a Kurrawyba Ave
Voted best nightclub on the NSW Central Coast.
Family friendly and relaxed local pub offering food, bistro and standard alcohol choices.
23 residents recomanen
Kincumber Hotel
6 Carrak Rd
23 residents recomanen
Family 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.
32 residents recomanen
The Bayview Hotel
16 The Boulevarde
32 residents recomanen
Recently renovated, this pub offers great food, atmosphere and location - right opposite Woy Woy wharf.