Food and Drink
Where to eat
Brown Sugar Bakery
15 Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
The place to go for sourdough bread, along with incredible pies, sausage rolls, Danish, croissants, slices, tarts and buns. Delicious coffee too — and they open at 5:30am.
Drift Coffee Kazbah
15-17 Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
A hole-in-the-wall cafe on the main strip where locals grab their morning coffee, with a sunny roadside courtyard. Open from 6am weekdays, 7am weekends.
Di Matteo
27 Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
Classic brunch offerings (the crepes are worth phoning home about) by day, Italian flavour by night — think clams with white wine, chilli, garlic and parsley. Open daily from 6:30am for breakfast and lunch, dinner Thu-Sat.
The Gilded Anchor
The Quarters, Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
A stylish cocktail bar and restaurant serving modern Pacific cuisine for sharing, in a chilled family atmosphere. One of the Central Coast's best-loved cocktail bar restaurants — opens for dinner from 5pm.
The Pantry — The Quarters
The Quarters, Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
A picturesque resort cafe with cute, modern décor inside or a sunny poolside courtyard — try the “Love by the Pool” cocktail or a specialty batch brew coffee.
Explore & Discover
Sightseeing
Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
An undeveloped 1.5km stretch of sand with a cracking surf break, rock pools, and the hidden Spoon Bay tucked around the headland. Unpatrolled and dog-friendly — swim at the southern end if the sea is calm.
Crackneck Point Lookout
Wyrrabalong National Park, NSW 2261
A spectacular ocean lookout along the Wyrrabalong coastal walk — perfect for whale watching in season and sweeping views up and down the coast.
Wyrrabalong National Park Coast Track
Wyrrabalong National Park, Bateau Bay NSW 2261
A three-kilometre walking track through the national park with expansive ocean views — a beautiful, hilly but well-maintained walk and a top whale-watching spot.
Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club
Del Monte Place, Copacabana NSW 2251
A short drive away — an unspoilt beach with a rock pool at one end, an ocean pool at the other, and a natural lagoon in between.
Terrigal Beach
Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
A wide, patrolled beach fringed with Norfolk pines, a short drive away — the Central Coast's most polished beach town.
Activities & Adventures
Things to do
FBI Swim & Gym
Forresters Beach Road, Forresters Beach NSW 2260
A top spot for an ego-free workout at Forries — group fitness classes, free weights, personal trainers and a hydrotherapy pool, with resident Pomeranian mascot Peatree keeping watch.
Australian Reptile Park
Pacific Highway, Somersby NSW 2250
A well-known wildlife park a short drive away — great for seeing koalas, crocodiles and native wildlife up close, a fun half-day out with the family.
Aqua Fun Avoca Lake
15 Ficus Avenue, Avoca Beach NSW 2251
Hire kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats on Avoca Lake — a fun, easy hour or two for the whole family, no experience needed.
Boat, Bike & Paddle Hire Central Coast
39 Araluen Drive, Killcare NSW 2257
Self-drive boat, kayak, paddleboard and bike hire based at Killcare Marina in Hardys Bay — no boat licence required, with BBQ pontoons available for groups.
Kayak Central Coast
6 Bowen Crescent, Unit 1, Gosford NSW 2250
Kayak hire and guided paddles around Gosford's waterways and lagoons — friendly, affordable, with delivery available to some locations.
Exclusive Services
Private services
Belle Escapes — In-Home Pamper & Wellness
Concierge service, Central Coast-wide
Bring the day spa to your stay: in-house massage, facials, private group yoga, grazing boards, breakfast hampers and juice cleanses, arranged around your group.
Sail Central Coast — Private Yacht Charter
Mobile, by appointment — departs Central Coast marinas
Book a private skippered yacht for the day — swimming stops, kayaks on board, and a relaxed way to see the coast from the water with your own group.
Lavida Beauty Mobile Massage & Spa — Mobile Massage & Beauty
Terrigal & Central Coast NSW
Mobile massage and beauty treatments delivered to your accommodation, making it easy to enjoy some downtime without travelling.
Verdant Gourmet by Francesca — Personal Chef
Central Coast, NSW
Private chef service for guests wanting a special meal prepared in the comfort of their accommodation. Ideal for celebrations, group dinners and relaxed nights in.
Aroma Catering & Private Chef — Private Catering
Central Coast, NSW
Private catering and chef services for groups, celebrations and special occasions. A great option if you'd rather enjoy dinner at the property without cooking.
Relax & Rejuvenate
Health & wellness
The Barber Space
2/82a Ocean View Drive, Wamberal NSW 2260
A vintage-inspired barbershop right on Ocean View Drive in Wamberal, a short drive away, nestled among the waterways. Quality over quantity haircuts, beards and hot towel shaves for the modern gent — 5 stars from 172 Google reviews, book online ahead of time.
Divas Brow — Erina Fair
Terrigal Drive, Erina NSW 2250
A popular brow and lash studio at Erina Fair shopping centre, specialising in eyebrow tinting, lash lifts and brow shaping.
Marlie Head-Spa & Wellness Central Coast
Shop 2, 21–23 North Avoca Pde, North Avoca NSW 2260
A holistic practice combining wellbeing coaching, mindfulness, yoga, meditation and personalised support for a balanced mind and body.
Avoca Wellness — Holistic Wellness
Shop 3/14 Cape Three Points Rd, Avoca Beach NSW 2251
A nearby wellness option offering holistic treatments and services designed to help guests relax and recharge.
Michelle's Pilates Place — Private Pilates
46–50 N Avoca Parade, North Avoca NSW 2260
A boutique Pilates studio offering personalised sessions in a tranquil setting, with programs tailored to individual fitness and wellness goals.
