Lorraine’s guidebook
Walks
This is the best local walk to do. You can walk there from the house and it takes 45mins to an hour return. It's about 4.5km but a bit hilly. The walk winds through Terrigal proper along the beach and then takes in our new walkway around the rocks which is spectacular and ends at a cafe/restaurant for refreshments.Great views from the top of the Skillion of the local area and neighbouring beaches. Whale watching popular there in season and when the surf is up you can watch surfers go in from the rocks. There is a large open grassy area with seating and barbecues and a safe sandy beach for little ones. Can get crowded during the holidays but there's quite a lot of parking.
64 residents recomanen
The Skillion
This is the best local walk to do. You can walk there from the house and it takes 45mins to an hour return. It's about 4.5km but a bit hilly. The walk winds through Terrigal proper along the beach and then takes in our new walkway around the rocks which is spectacular and ends at a cafe/restaurant for refreshments.Great views from the top of the Skillion of the local area and neighbouring beaches. Whale watching popular there in season and when the surf is up you can watch surfers go in from the rocks. There is a large open grassy area with seating and barbecues and a safe sandy beach for little ones. Can get crowded during the holidays but there's quite a lot of parking.
20 mins drive away is this spectacular cliff walk. Closed walking shoes recommended. It is moderately challenging. About 8kms but can be extended or shortened as time allows.
82 residents recomanen
Crackneck Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal Walk20 mins drive away is this spectacular cliff walk. Closed walking shoes recommended. It is moderately challenging. About 8kms but can be extended or shortened as time allows.
Fantastic walk through pristine coastline. Wear closed shoes and take provisions. No shops.
169 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de Bouddi
Maitland Bay TrackFantastic walk through pristine coastline. Wear closed shoes and take provisions. No shops.
Little coastal village with shops and restaurant and a walk/cycleway along the water in both directions. Mostly flat with lots of parking all along it.
60 residents recomanen
Long Jetty
Little coastal village with shops and restaurant and a walk/cycleway along the water in both directions. Mostly flat with lots of parking all along it.
Neighbourhoods
Terrigal is a beach village with lots of dining options to cater for everyone from from fine dining to vegan options to slow fast food. There are several bars also and lots of options for breakfast, brunch and coffee.
116 residents recomanen
Terrigal
Terrigal is a beach village with lots of dining options to cater for everyone from from fine dining to vegan options to slow fast food. There are several bars also and lots of options for breakfast, brunch and coffee.
City/town information
Pokolbin is the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region and is about 90 minutes away. Apart from wine tasting and beautiful scenery there are plenty of world class golf courses. Balloon flights in the area are spectacular. You drift over the vineyards looking at the amazing wineries and vines and watching kangaroos hopping about. There are many fine ding restaurants in the area.
64 residents recomanen
Pokolbin
Pokolbin is the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region and is about 90 minutes away. Apart from wine tasting and beautiful scenery there are plenty of world class golf courses. Balloon flights in the area are spectacular. You drift over the vineyards looking at the amazing wineries and vines and watching kangaroos hopping about. There are many fine ding restaurants in the area.
NSW second city, Newcastle is well worth a visit. It was fabulous walks and cycleways and fabulous beaches.
47 residents recomanen
Newcastle
NSW second city, Newcastle is well worth a visit. It was fabulous walks and cycleways and fabulous beaches.
Food scene
Great bread and pastries within walking distance. We usually grab a loaf on our way home from The Skillion.
Sonoma Bakery Terrigal
15 Church StreetGreat bread and pastries within walking distance. We usually grab a loaf on our way home from The Skillion.
A short drive away is this brilliant deli. Kev bakes fabulous sourdough bread and they freshly slice all their meats and cheeses from around the world. The open at 8.30am and close around 3pm. They do a gourmet sandwich selection and a selection of grazing boxes created by Fi and the team. The little shopping centre they are in also houses an asian supermarket and an IGA supermarket which can be a good alternative to the nearby Erina Fair which can get very busy.
Salt Pig Deli
220 The Entrance RdA short drive away is this brilliant deli. Kev bakes fabulous sourdough bread and they freshly slice all their meats and cheeses from around the world. The open at 8.30am and close around 3pm. They do a gourmet sandwich selection and a selection of grazing boxes created by Fi and the team. The little shopping centre they are in also houses an asian supermarket and an IGA supermarket which can be a good alternative to the nearby Erina Fair which can get very busy.
Our favourite fine dining, lots of interesting seafood dishes. Nice wine list. Pricey.
46 residents recomanen
Yellowtail Restaurant
1 Campbell CresOur favourite fine dining, lots of interesting seafood dishes. Nice wine list. Pricey.
For Lunch with a view, this is one of the best. Fine dining with a large wine list and bespoke cocktails. Go before dark. Pricey.
60 residents recomanen
The Cowrie Restaurant
109 Scenic HwyFor Lunch with a view, this is one of the best. Fine dining with a large wine list and bespoke cocktails. Go before dark. Pricey.
Fine dining restaurant with views over The Haven Beach and close to The Skillion. Cocktails and a good wine list. Pricey but the Cove restaurant downstairs offers better value and great views for breakfast and lunch.
56 residents recomanen
Reef Restaurant
Terrigal EsplanadeFine dining restaurant with views over The Haven Beach and close to The Skillion. Cocktails and a good wine list. Pricey but the Cove restaurant downstairs offers better value and great views for breakfast and lunch.
Fancy Japanese for a change! Great Japanese, very inexpensive and you can BYO (bring your own wine, beer or whatever) Not fancy. 20 mins drive.
6 residents recomanen
Yasaka Japanese Dining
328 The Entrance RdFancy Japanese for a change! Great Japanese, very inexpensive and you can BYO (bring your own wine, beer or whatever) Not fancy. 20 mins drive.
In an odd spot in a shopping but great Italian food and moderately priced.
6 residents recomanen
Remy & Co. Pizza and Pasta Bar
2 Ilya AveIn an odd spot in a shopping but great Italian food and moderately priced.
Arc. Est
18 Church StGood food, moderate prices, no views.
Swells Terrigal
112 Terrigal EsplanadeGreat food and outdoor dining. Expensive.
Large shopping centre, 7kms away. Ample parking and a variety or supermarkets, specialty food shops, homewares and clothes stores. There is also a multi screen cinema and ice rink.
219 residents recomanen
Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveLarge shopping centre, 7kms away. Ample parking and a variety or supermarkets, specialty food shops, homewares and clothes stores. There is also a multi screen cinema and ice rink.
Darrons Seafood
666 The Entrance RdLocal fish shop with both fresh and cooked seafood options
Specialty food stores, chemist, large fruit shop, butchers and fish shop
Kincumber Village Shopping Centre
Specialty food stores, chemist, large fruit shop, butchers and fish shop
For fresh artisan pasta and sauces, this place is hard to beat. Only open certain hours usually 3-7pm weekdays and 9am-1pm Saturdays. Mark makes his own pasta onsite and supplies local restaurants. HIs weekly specials are on socials.
Bollito Pasta
For fresh artisan pasta and sauces, this place is hard to beat. Only open certain hours usually 3-7pm weekdays and 9am-1pm Saturdays. Mark makes his own pasta onsite and supplies local restaurants. HIs weekly specials are on socials.
BamVino
488 The Entrance RdWine shop and deli with attached pizza restaurant.
Personal care
Local family run beautician offering massages and facials along side waxing and laser. They also have a brow expert and do fantastic pedicures and manicures.
Anjule Beauty Therapy
Local family run beautician offering massages and facials along side waxing and laser. They also have a brow expert and do fantastic pedicures and manicures.
Sightseeing
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre
11 Terrigal DrGreat place to learn about the area
Fantastic place for visitors from overseas to see examples of our unique flora and fauna. Take a picnic and stay for a few hours. Plenty of space here to run around and interesting exhibits and live shows with animal feeding and talks about spiders and snakes , Tassie devils and tortoises.
182 residents recomanen
Parc de rèptils australians
Pacific HighwayFantastic place for visitors from overseas to see examples of our unique flora and fauna. Take a picnic and stay for a few hours. Plenty of space here to run around and interesting exhibits and live shows with animal feeding and talks about spiders and snakes , Tassie devils and tortoises.