Food and Drink
Where to eat
Suq Restaurant
80 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal NSW 2260
An intimate restaurant offering creative share plates with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and other international influences. A short walk from most Wamberal stays, with a nice variety of a la carte options — great for a special dinner.
Point Café
Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club, Ocean View Drive, Wamberal NSW 2260
A local haunt inside the Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club, redeveloped in 2009 to include a cafe and restaurant alongside the club's surf life-saving amenities.
Rhonda's Bar & Restaurant Terrigal
3-5 Kurrawyba Ave, Terrigal NSW 2260
Terrigal's only wood-fired pizza restaurant, a short drive away, with hand-stretched Roman-style dough and a rooftop bar for sunset drinks.
Bellyfish Cafe
4/112 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
A long-running Terrigal cafe, a short drive away, known for its gin-cured salmon on toast and quality Single O coffee.
Freestate cafe
4/42-44 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
A trendy, community-minded cafe in Terrigal, a short drive away — crispy battered hoki and a good green goddess bowl.
Explore & Discover
Sightseeing
Wamberal Beach
Ocean View Drive, Wamberal NSW 2260
Unspoilt and uncrowded, Wamberal Beach is patrolled and features off-leash dog areas, a rockpool, and views stretching to Terrigal, Forresters Beach and Wyrrabalong National Park. The area known as 'The Bend' attracts surfers from all over.
Wamberal Lagoon
Ocean View Drive, Wamberal NSW 2260
Sitting just behind the northern end of the beach, the lagoon is ideal for stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and bird-watching, with a tranquil feel that's a go-to for young families.
Terrigal Beach
Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260
A wide, patrolled beach fringed with Norfolk pines, a short drive away.
Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp
The Esplanade, Terrigal Haven, Terrigal NSW 2260
Terrigal's protected bay, a short drive away — flat, calm water ideal for snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Rumbalara Reserve
Rumbalara Reserve, off Kurrawyba Ave, Terrigal NSW 2260
A leafy bushland reserve a short drive away with a lookout over the Central Coast and out to the ocean.
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
Five Star Day Spa
Fountain Plaza, Shop 1A, 148/158 Central Coast Highway, Erina NSW 2250
A relaxed day spa in Erina offering massages, facials and beauty treatments — a lovely way to unwind during your stay.
The Barber Space
2/82a Ocean View Drive, Wamberal NSW 2260
A vintage-inspired barbershop right on Ocean View Drive in Wamberal, 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.
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.
