Central Coast

Why go

Choose the Central Coast when you want to spend time in a New South Wales coastal region beyond Sydney. The Hawkesbury River marks its southern approach, the Watagan Mountains frame its inland side and Lake Macquarie lies to the north. That spread makes the region a useful planning area, with individual towns and beaches best chosen before you travel.

What to look for

• Coast north of Sydney
• Hawkesbury River to southern Lake Macquarie
• Watagan Mountains inland

Useful to know

• Pick a specific town or beach as your destination; the region covers a broad stretch of coast.
• Check the route to your chosen stop before treating the whole Central Coast as a short detour.