The Central Coast encompasses an area 50-100 km north of Sydney via the F3 Freeway. Just over an hour from Sydney, the Central Coast is one of Sydney’s favourite weekend playgrounds. This region has large areas of protected bushland to explore, you can take a kayak tour along the Hawkesbury River and enjoy the drama of sheer sandstone cliffs and rainforest. Hire a houseboat and leave the rest of the world behind. Go abseiling, horse riding, surfing and scuba diving, mountain-bike riding, kite surfing, sailing and, of course the Central Coast offers great estuary and off shore fishing.
For bushwalkers, Gosford offers a wealth of variety on uncrowded trails that lead to secluded glens and waterfalls, coastal cliffs, ridges covered in trees, rainforest and open bush, sheltered lagoons and quiet estuaries.
The four-wheel drive opportunities of the Wyong hinterlands consist of brief ‘spur trails’ that branch off well-maintained dirt roads - and some of the diversions are doozies, particularly if it’s been raining. (Experience and weather conditions should be considered).
Regular trains also run from Sydney to Gosford. Allow one and a half hours to travel to Gosford from Sydney via the F3. This is out of peak hour.
Major Towns
Bateau Bay Budgewoi Forresters Beach Gosford Ourimbah Peats Ridge Terrigal The Entrance Toowoon Bay Tuggerah Woy Woy
National Parks & Forests
Bouddi National Park Brisbane Water National Park Wyrrabalong National Park Munmorah State Recreation Area Olney State Forest Ourimbah State Forest Wyong State Forest Yengo National Park & Parr State Recreation Area Dharug National Park
The Hunter Valley and Newcastle
The Hunter offers visitors the choice of coast and country, beaches and mountains, wilderness and wineries.
From a region that develops some of Australia’s finest wines to the world heritage wilderness of Barrington Tops National Park, stretching down to the coastal areas of Newcastle, Port Macquarie and the sand dunes of Stockton Beach where you can take a 4WD, sand boarding or quad bike tour on the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere.
Waterskiers and campers are catered for at Lake Liddell recreation and one of nature’s curiosities is to be found at Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, 20 km north of Scone, where a naturally burning coal seam vents smoke from deep in the earth. Golden perch and native bass can be found in the lakes and trout can be found in the cool mountain streams of the high country near Scone.
Just two and a half to three hours away from Sydney, of Barrington Tops National Park is your ideal retreat. Go bushwalking, four wheel driving, swimming canoeing and horse riding. Enjoy the fast flowing streams, the sunshine, the Antarctic beech forests, the waterfalls, and the sphagnum moss.
Three national parks are located within a half hours drive of Singleton and features Mount Royal that offers stunning 360 degree views of the entire region and is close to the aquatic paradise of Lake St Clair.
As one of the State’s biggest fish nurseries, Lake Macquarie has plenty of great fishing, no matter what your skill level. It has long been a favourite with local anglers who come here to fish its waters for flathead, whiting, taylor and bream. Sailing, kayaking and windsurfing are also available on the lake.
Singleton and the Upper Hunter reflect Australia’s rural heritage with small country townships and farm stays. The area also offers wineries, horse studs, forests and a wealth of outdoor activities.
The Wollemi National Park Yengo National Parks Barrington Tops National Park Mt Royal National Park Watagans National Park Chichester State Forest
NSW National Parks can be closed at times because of bushfire and bushfire danger. We advise you check with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service before you set off. Phone 1300 361 967 (within NSW) or (02) 9253 4600 or visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.
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Visit the Central Coast, Gosford and The Entrance
For bushwalkers, Gosford offers a wealth of variety on uncrowded trails that lead to secluded glens and waterfalls, coastal cliffs, ridges covered in trees, rainforest and open bush, sheltered lagoons and quiet estuaries.
Major Towns
Bateau Bay
National Parks & Forests
Waterskiers and campers are catered for at Lake Liddell recreation and one of nature’s curiosities is to be found at Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, 20 km north of Scone, where a naturally burning coal seam vents smoke from deep in the earth. Golden perch and native bass can be found in the lakes and trout can be found in the cool mountain streams of the high country near Scone.
Three national parks are located within a half hours drive of Singleton and features Mount Royal that offers stunning 360 degree views of the entire region and is close to the aquatic paradise of Lake St Clair.
Major Towns
National Parks & Forests
