Central Coast Attractions – Things to See and Do

Attractions and things to see & do on the NSW Central Coast…

The Central Coast beachside location and warm climate makes it a great holiday destination with plenty of fun Central Coast attractions to enjoy all year round. The Central Coast offers a variety of water sports and outdoor activities as well as a wide choice of tourist sites and natural attractions to entertain couples, families and groups.

Relax at the beach and indulge in water sports

There are so many things to see and do on the Central Coast. The biggest drawcard are the sandy beaches. Enjoy activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking, fishing and scuba diving. One of the biggest Terrigal attractions is learning how to dive at the Terrigal Diving Centre and taking surfing lessons at one of the many surf schools.

Get up close and personal with the wildlife

The Central Coast hinterland is rich with experiences and abundant wildlife. Popular Central Coast things to see and do include feeding the pelicans at The Entrance, discovering the animals at the Australian Reptile Park and the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park and visiting the Australian Rainforest Sanctuary.

Get back to nature

Popular Central Coast attractions and things to see and do for nature lovers including exploring the national parks, rainforests, state conservation areas and Aboriginal sites. Grab a picnic basket and go to the Somersby Falls in the Brisbane Water National Park and take a guided tour of the Edogawa Japanese Garden.

Get an adrenalin rush

The Central Coast offers a lot of fun adventures for adrenalin seekers. The TreeTop Adventure Park offers 76 challenges, including 12 flying foxes up to 15 metres above the forest floor. Get an adrenalin rush and learn how to drive a rally car at Rallyschool or go kayaking, abseiling or quad biking at Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures.

Enjoy retail therapy and a spot of culture

Pamper yourself at the Tea Tree Spa, go on a shopping spree at Terrigal’s numerous boutiques and speciality retail stores underneath the hotel or visit the Erina Fair Shopping Centre and Ettalong beach seaside markets. Watch a new release at The Entrance Cinema, visit the art galleries in the Central Coast and Firecreek Fruit Wines for wine tastings.

Our friendly hotel staff at Crowne Plaza Central Coast will be able to advise you of the best Central Coast attractions and things to do while staying in Terrigal. Conveniently located on Terrigal Beach and close to all local attractions and tourist sites, Crowne Plaza Terrigal is your ideal holiday base to explore beautiful Terrigal and the Central Coast.

Whether you want to unwind, relax or be entertained, Terrigal and the Central Coast has something for everyone. We have created a 7 day guide full of ideas and activities to ensure you can experience the best of what the Central Coast has to offer. Activities include Erina Ice World, Wyrrabalong National Park, Norah Head Lighthouse, the Australian Rainforest Sanctuary and Glenworth Valley. Talk to concierge about opening times, bookings, prices and directions.