AMIDA Guidebook
Beaches to visit
Shelly Beach is a 10 min Drive from our guesthouse. It is a beautiful beach where you can swim safely and walk along the beach to Toowoon Bay
Shelly Beach
This a a lovely calm beach for young children to swim at without crashing waves
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Toowoon Bay Beach
This a a lovely calm beach for young children to swim at without crashing waves
Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal DriveSightseeing/Things to do
There are a variety of places to see and things to do for all ages and all ability levels.
This is a 10 minute drive from our guesthouse. Park at the Bateau Bay Beach Car Park and walk up the trail to Crackneck Lookout. The trail is approx 1.5km. From Crackneck you are able to continue along the trail to Forresters Beach. A beautiful part of the Central Coast.
Wyrrabalong Coastal Walk
Wyrrabalong Coastal WalkThis is a 10 minute drive from our guesthouse. Park at the Bateau Bay Beach Car Park and walk up the trail to Crackneck Lookout. The trail is approx 1.5km. From Crackneck you are able to continue along the trail to Forresters Beach. A beautiful part of the Central Coast.
Beautiful scenery and a lovely walk to the waterfall. Nice place for a picnic lunch by the falls.
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Somersby Falls
Somersby Falls Walking TrackBeautiful scenery and a lovely walk to the waterfall. Nice place for a picnic lunch by the falls.
The Pelican feeding is great to watch located on The Entrance Foreshore. This occurs daily at 3pm
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The Entrance
The Pelican feeding is great to watch located on The Entrance Foreshore. This occurs daily at 3pm
Great place for kids and adults to explore. There is a great playground adjacent to the centre and delicious coffee from the cafe.
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The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre
11 Terrigal DrGreat place for kids and adults to explore. There is a great playground adjacent to the centre and delicious coffee from the cafe.
I-Australian Reptile Park
Pacific HighwayWalkabout Wildlife Park
1 Darkinjung RdGlenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
69 Cooks RdBulgandry Aboriginal Art Site
Woy Woy RoadI-Norah Head Lighthouse
40 Bush StA 30 minute drive north of our guesthouse.
Strickland State Forest
Strickland Forest RoadBouddi National Park
Maitland Bay TrackFirescreek Winery
192 Wattle Tree RdLocated in the Ourimbah State Forest. Loads of fun for all ages climbing in the trees.
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TreeTops Central Coast
1 Red Hill RdLocated in the Ourimbah State Forest. Loads of fun for all ages climbing in the trees.
Kayaking
There are great waterways to kayak across the coast including, Wamberal Lagoon, Avoca Lagoon, The Entrance, Wyong Creek and Ourimbah Creek. 2 kayaks are available for use from our guesthouse.
Wamberal Lagoon
Food scene
Fabulous coffee beachside. A great place for a casual breakfast or lunch.
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Cafe Mocha
103 Bateau Bay RdFabulous coffee beachside. A great place for a casual breakfast or lunch.
This is one of our favourite Indian restaurants. It is also byo. The menu is located in the guesthouse dining room drawer
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The Grand Pavilion
17 Church StThis is one of our favourite Indian restaurants. It is also byo. The menu is located in the guesthouse dining room drawer
Delicious takeaway meals and they will deliver to the guesthouse. The menu is located in the guesthouse dining room drawer
Noodle House
62 Lakedge AveDelicious takeaway meals and they will deliver to the guesthouse. The menu is located in the guesthouse dining room drawer
Delicious and very authentic Chinese food. They offer a delivery service to our guesthouse
Chittaway Lantern
100 Chittaway RdDelicious and very authentic Chinese food. They offer a delivery service to our guesthouse
Nice drive (15 mins) out to the old dairy with delicious food in abundance and a local cheese shop with a variety of cheeses available. I can highly recommend the halloumi!
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Wyong Milk Factory Cafe
141 Alison RdNice drive (15 mins) out to the old dairy with delicious food in abundance and a local cheese shop with a variety of cheeses available. I can highly recommend the halloumi!
Great coffee and vegetarian food. We love the Buddha inspired decor in the gorgeous Matcham Valley
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Bamboo Buddha Cafe and Nursery
221 Wattle Tree RdGreat coffee and vegetarian food. We love the Buddha inspired decor in the gorgeous Matcham Valley
Fancy a movie with your margarita? Head to The Savoy Long Jetty, a 1956 cinema turned multipurpose bar, which regularly screens films in its theatre-style lounge.
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The Savoy Long Jetty
391 The Entrance RdFancy a movie with your margarita? Head to The Savoy Long Jetty, a 1956 cinema turned multipurpose bar, which regularly screens films in its theatre-style lounge.
Delicious brunch in a casual relaxing space. Great on a Sunday morning
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Glass Onion Society
308 The Entrance RdDelicious brunch in a casual relaxing space. Great on a Sunday morning
Delicious Italian food 5 minute drive from AMIDA. BYO restaurant and they deliver to the guesthouse.
Belsorriso Italian Restaurant
254 Lakedge AveDelicious Italian food 5 minute drive from AMIDA. BYO restaurant and they deliver to the guesthouse.
A 30 minute drive from AMIDA but such a beautiful restaurant for breakfast or lunch in serene surrounds .
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Izinkomo
20 Ashbrookes RdA 30 minute drive from AMIDA but such a beautiful restaurant for breakfast or lunch in serene surrounds .
Who knew the humble marshmallow could be the hero of an up-market candy shop? Well, the dessert masterminds behind the Marshmallow Co in Wyong, that’s who. Their pillowy cubes of handmade mallows come in a surprisingly diverse range of 40 different flavours, from classics like vanilla bean and strawberry to more experimental creations like watermelon and pineapple-coconut. But, for our money at least, you need to try the Marshmallow Co’s deliciously oozy s’mores (ie melted marshmallow and chocolate between two Graham crackers). This house speciality comes in six different varieties, but we’d be hard-pressed to tell you which is our favourite, so it’s probably best that you try them all.
The Marshmallow Co.
14-16 Alison RdWho knew the humble marshmallow could be the hero of an up-market candy shop? Well, the dessert masterminds behind the Marshmallow Co in Wyong, that’s who. Their pillowy cubes of handmade mallows come in a surprisingly diverse range of 40 different flavours, from classics like vanilla bean and strawberry to more experimental creations like watermelon and pineapple-coconut. But, for our money at least, you need to try the Marshmallow Co’s deliciously oozy s’mores (ie melted marshmallow and chocolate between two Graham crackers). This house speciality comes in six different varieties, but we’d be hard-pressed to tell you which is our favourite, so it’s probably best that you try them all.
Weekend Markets
Shelly Beach Markets
Tuggerah ParadeGreat atmosphere with locally made products
Terrigal Beachside Markets
Terrigal EsplanadeGosford City Farmers Markets
Showground RoadFresh fruit and veggies grown by local farmers
The Entrance Market
46 Marine ParadeGreat local market
Avoca beachside markets - monthly last Sunday
Avoca DriveHunter Valley Wineries
The Hunter Valley Wine Country is 1 hour drive from our guesthouse. You can spend a wonderful day visiting a range of vineyards enjoying the many varieties of our hunter wines.
Hunter Region
For champagne lovers Peterson House serve a delicious ‘bubbles breakfast’
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Indlu kaPeterson
2457 Broke RdFor champagne lovers Peterson House serve a delicious ‘bubbles breakfast’
Annual Events on the Central Coast
Each year there are many exciting and fun events which occur on and around the Central Coast. If there are any you are very interested in you may like to book your dates at AMIDA well ahead of time to secure your stay during the event.
ChromeFest
46 Marine ParadeJune Harvest Festival - Great way to enjoy the local fruits and get out in the winter sun.
Don your winter woollies on theJune long weekend for the much loved Harvest Festival Central Coast in the beautiful hinterland.
There are multiple event hubs to explore of the Harvest Festival and take you behind the farm gates of the local farmers.
During Harvest Festival you’ll experience cooking demonstrations using delectable local produce, discover hidden waterfalls, pick seasonal fruit, get to know some of the incredible local farmers as they take you onto their properties, and much more.
Be sure to head to the Harvest Festival Central Coast Facebook page to learn about this event.
Yarramalong
June Harvest Festival - Great way to enjoy the local fruits and get out in the winter sun.
Don your winter woollies on theJune long weekend for the much loved Harvest Festival Central Coast in the beautiful hinterland.
There are multiple event hubs to explore of the Harvest Festival and take you behind the farm gates of the local farmers.
During Harvest Festival you’ll experience cooking demonstrations using delectable local produce, discover hidden waterfalls, pick seasonal fruit, get to know some of the incredible local farmers as they take you onto their properties, and much more.
Be sure to head to the Harvest Festival Central Coast Facebook page to learn about this event.
Whale watching occurs in June and July each year and this is a great vantage point so watch the whales frolic in the ocean
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Crackneck Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal WalkWhale watching occurs in June and July each year and this is a great vantage point so watch the whales frolic in the ocean
Long Jetty Street Festival occurs in November every year. Long Jetty has fast become a cool hipsters paradise and this trendy neighbourhood has a lot to offer. Kerbside cafés line the main road along with pretty little vintage and fashion boutiques and street art installations can be found down side streets and alleyways. The picturesque shared pathway runs along the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake and is a great spot for walking, cycling and scooter riding and passes some fun little playgrounds for the kids. The foreshore faces west so pack a late afternoon picnic and bask whilst experiencing a spectacular winter sunset.
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Long Jetty
Long Jetty Street Festival occurs in November every year. Long Jetty has fast become a cool hipsters paradise and this trendy neighbourhood has a lot to offer. Kerbside cafés line the main road along with pretty little vintage and fashion boutiques and street art installations can be found down side streets and alleyways. The picturesque shared pathway runs along the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake and is a great spot for walking, cycling and scooter riding and passes some fun little playgrounds for the kids. The foreshore faces west so pack a late afternoon picnic and bask whilst experiencing a spectacular winter sunset.
The orange picking season is a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours amongst the orchards picking the most delicious sweetest oranges ever!
Dooralong
The orange picking season is a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours amongst the orchards picking the most delicious sweetest oranges ever!