We’d like to tell you a bit about the place you're moving to - it’ll more than confirm that you're making the right decision. If you're already living here, but moving to a new district, it might remind you of the benefits you already enjoy or perhaps tell you one or two things you don't know about.

PATROLLED BEACHES
There is an abundance of stunningly beautiful and fully patrolled beaches, please be sensible and swim between the flags. The beaches at your disposal are Terrigal, Wamberal, Toowoon, Shelley, The Entrance, North Entrance, Soldiers, Lakes, Umina, Ocean, Killcare, Macmasters, Copacabana, Avoca and North Avoca.

AUSTRALIAN REPTILE PARK, SOMERSBY
A truly amazing zoo which features some of the most dangerous reptiles and insects in Australia. Also includes café, BBQ area and childrens playground.

GLENWORTH VALLEY HORSE RIDING, PEATS RIDGE
Australia's largest horse riding centre offers beautiful trails through rainforest and delightful valleys and winding creeks, plus unbelievably refreshing swimming in rock pools. You can enjoy the freedom of free range riding or take a gentle guided ride. There‚s also 500 acres of riverfront camping available.

MT PENANG GARDENS, KARIONG
Over 6 ha of feature gardens, waterfalls and other unique water features. Café with light meals and superb garden gift shop.

AUSTRALIAN RAINFOREST SANCTUARY, OURIMBAH
5km of forest walks and the opportunity to view Wallabies and Wallaroos. Bird feeding daily, light show, refreshments, picnic area and function centre.

HENRY KENDALL COTTAGE AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM, WEST GOSFORD
The poet Henry Kendall lived in this sandstone cottage (built c1836) in 1874-5. It's set in one hectare of tranquil parkland and includes large museum, slab-shed, picnic and BBQ facilities.

AVOCA BEACH THEATRE
This magnificent heritage cinema will take you back to the golden age of movie going. Magnificent art deco interior, historical movie memorabilia and coffee bar.

THE ENTRANCE PELICAN FEEDING
Hand feeding of the pelicans is one of the Central Coast's most popular attractions. It takes place at 3.30pm daily at The Entrance Memorial Park and it's free.

COAST ENTERTAINMENT

THE COWRIE
109 Scenic Highway, Terrigal. The food matches the location, out of this world. The Cowrie is situated on the highest point in Terrigal, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and northern coastline. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days, extensive menu with an emphasis on seafood, and excellent wine list.

ONDA RISTORANTE ITALIANO
150 Terrigal Drive. This is beachside dining at its finest. Enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine and fine wines, while also drinking in spectacular views over Terrigal Beach. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days, cocktail bar, balcony dining area, and open fire.

SEASALT RESTAURANT
Located within the Crowne Plaza Terrigal, this stylish restaurant is equally popular for relaxing breakfasts, family lunches or elegant dinners. Fabulous location right by the ocean. Seafood Extravaganza Buffet at weekends. Open from 7am, 7 days a week.

REEF RESTAURANT AND GRILL
Situated on the beach at Terrigal Haven, Reef offers beautiful ocean views from every table. Fresh seafood and quality meat dishes are specialties of the house. Supper club, wine bar, extensive cocktail list, 100 + wine cellar. Open for lunch 7 days from noon, dinner Monday to Saturday from 6pm.

FEAST ON AVOCA BEACH
3/85 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach. In a stunning ocean side location, Feast On Avoca Beach (voted best free dining restaurant 2003 and Restaurant of the Year 2002) specializes in seafood and modern French cuisine. Fully licensed with cocktail bar. Open 7 days, lunch from 12pm, dinner from 6.30, Sunday beach breakfast from 8.30am.

LANTERN PALACE RESTAURANT
871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal. Here's your chance to enjoy the most creative Chinese menu on the Coast in a beautiful dining environment. Choose your own mudcrabs straight from the tank for cooking with ginger, eschalots, brandy sauce or mild chilli! Open 7 days from 12 to 2.30pm and 5 to 10pm.

OCEAN FRONT AT THE ENTRANCE
Fabulous seafood tastes even better when you're this close to the ocean! Absolute beach front location in the most attractive part of the coast at The Entrance. A la carte and set menus. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days.

BLACK STUMP CHARGRILL
176 The Entrance Road, Erina. The place to go for real traditional Aussie tucker. Your choice from this restaurant's huge range of succulent steaks will be cooked to perfection just the way you want it. Cocktail bar and comprehensive wine list. Open 7 days.

DRAGON'S DOOR CHINESE, SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Shop T, 318-319 Erina Fair Shopping Centre, Terrigal Drive, Erina. If you enjoy YUM CHA, look no further. They specialise in it here, and it's served every lunchtime from 11 to 3pm. A la carte dinner from 5 to 10pm.

NATIONAL PARKS BRISBANE WATER NATIONAL PARK
The Brisbane Water National Park conserves 12,000 ha of rugged sandstone country. It's a great place for bush walking, bird watching or simply sightseeing, the endless carpets of wild flowers are particularly pleasing.

MUNMORAH STATE CONSERVATION AREA
40km north of Gosford, Munmorah SCA is another area well endowed with wildflowers and wonderful ocean views. It's also great for surfing, fishing, picnicking, camping, bushwalking and geological study.

BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK
The Bouddi National Park is located on the northern entrance to Broken Bay, 20km south-east of Gosford. A wonderful area for fishing, snorkelling, camping and observing wildlife.

WYRRABLONG NATIONAL PARK
Wyrrablong conserves the last significant littoral rainforest on the Coast. It's also a top spot for bushwalking, swimming, picnicking, bird watching and observing wildlife.

YENGO NATIONAL PARK
Yengo is an extensive tract of wild bushland territory which stretches along the foot of the Great Dividing Range between Wisemans Ferry and the Hunter Valley.

DHARUG NATIONAL PARK
Located on the northern bank of the Hawkesbury River, Dharug National Park preserves a rugged sandstone landscape, and offers unlimited scope for bushwalking, bike riding and sightseeing including the spectacular convict-built Old Great North Road.