Guidebook for Relax @ MacMasters Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
Big rooftop bar in Terrigal. Great views and party vibe.
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Mumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse
92 Terrigal EsplanadeBig rooftop bar in Terrigal. Great views and party vibe.
One of the nation's top gin distilleries is just a 15-minute drive from the house, set in a former garden venue.
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Distillery Botanica
25 Portsmouth RdOne of the nation's top gin distilleries is just a 15-minute drive from the house, set in a former garden venue.
Very cool bar with pizza restaurant and occasional live music. Also a high-end restaurant.
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Bombini
366 Avoca DrVery cool bar with pizza restaurant and occasional live music. Also a high-end restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Looking for a massage and other general decadence? Bells at Killcare is 10 mins drive up the road and well worth a visit. See restaurant and take-away bakery above too.
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Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
107 The Scenic RdLooking for a massage and other general decadence? Bells at Killcare is 10 mins drive up the road and well worth a visit. See restaurant and take-away bakery above too.
Nearby location to hire canoes, paddle boats and also larger boats to explore the Brisbane Waters and/or fish. See www.killcaremarina.com.au and www.bbphcc.com.au for boat hire specifically.
Killcare Marina
39 Araluen DrNearby location to hire canoes, paddle boats and also larger boats to explore the Brisbane Waters and/or fish. See www.killcaremarina.com.au and www.bbphcc.com.au for boat hire specifically.
Largest cinema. Like being back in Sydney and fairly mainstream, but could be a good option. Within Erina Fair. Note we'd recommend Avoca Beach Cinema as a more interesting local choice, but they don't have it on the list here.
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HOYTS Erina
331 Terrigal DrLargest cinema. Like being back in Sydney and fairly mainstream, but could be a good option. Within Erina Fair. Note we'd recommend Avoca Beach Cinema as a more interesting local choice, but they don't have it on the list here.
Quirky and surprisingly large cinema complex about 15 minutes drive from the house.
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Cinema Paradiso
189 Ocean View RdQuirky and surprisingly large cinema complex about 15 minutes drive from the house.
Bit of a drive but Long Jetty is being reinvented as a hipster hang and this cinema has a fun cocktail bar in its foyer.
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The Savoy Long Jetty
391 The Entrance RdBit of a drive but Long Jetty is being reinvented as a hipster hang and this cinema has a fun cocktail bar in its foyer.
Hire kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and more, on Avoca Lake.
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Aquafun Avoca Lake
15 Ficus AveHire kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and more, on Avoca Lake.
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrLovely old movie house in Avoca Beach.
Parks & Nature
Stunning approx. 3km bushwalk into a pristine undeveloped beach in the National Park. Great trails north and south through Bouddi National Park as well.
Maitland Bay Track
Maitland Bay TrackStunning approx. 3km bushwalk into a pristine undeveloped beach in the National Park. Great trails north and south through Bouddi National Park as well.
Closest national park beach to the house. It's a 5-min drive to the carpark then a 10-15-min walk in. Beautiful spot where you can also camp (if you book). Note you can also walk in from MacMasters Beach via the North headland - takes about half an hour from our house.
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Little Beach
Closest national park beach to the house. It's a 5-min drive to the carpark then a 10-15-min walk in. Beautiful spot where you can also camp (if you book). Note you can also walk in from MacMasters Beach via the North headland - takes about half an hour from our house.
Sightseeing
Awesome lookout to give you a sense of the neighbourhood.
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Captain Cook Lookout
119 Del Monte PlAwesome lookout to give you a sense of the neighbourhood.
Essentials
Coles Kincumber
43 Avoca DrMitre 10 Kincumber
19 Empire Bay DrClosest hardware store.
Amazing fruit, veg and lots of other boutique foodie stuff. Caters for gourmet and specialty diets, including organic, gluten free, paleo and keto.
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George's Fruit Barn Terrigal
251 Scenic HwyAmazing fruit, veg and lots of other boutique foodie stuff. Caters for gourmet and specialty diets, including organic, gluten free, paleo and keto.
If you want wine, food, fancy cheese or other essentials but don't want to break the holiday vibe by going into a major centre like Kincumber, slip 10 mins up the road to this shop in Killcare.
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Killcare Cellars & General Store
56 Araluen DrIf you want wine, food, fancy cheese or other essentials but don't want to break the holiday vibe by going into a major centre like Kincumber, slip 10 mins up the road to this shop in Killcare.
Food scene
Looloo's Coffee Shack at Macs
675 The Scenic RdGreat coffee and venue, close to the house.
Macs Beach Cafe
Great cafe a short walk south down the beach. Located in the surf club.
Rhonda's Bar & Restaurant
5 Kurrawyba AveExcellent Italian restaurant in heart of Terrigal.
Great for a glass of wine and some share plates while looking at gorgeous Hardy’s Bay. Upmarket (wouldn’t take the kids)
Anchor on Hardys Bay
Great for a glass of wine and some share plates while looking at gorgeous Hardy’s Bay. Upmarket (wouldn’t take the kids)
Great full cafe with good food and coffee within 10 minutes of the house.
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Kincumber post cafe
123 Avoca DrGreat full cafe with good food and coffee within 10 minutes of the house.