New South Wales (Sydney Region)
Terrigal
Twelve kilometres southeast of Gosford, Terrigal is one of the most enjoyable spots on the Central Coast, a family-oriented, laid-back, beach resort having a well-developed café culture with foodie inclinations. Central Coast Tourism at Rotary Park, Terrigal Drive (summer daily 9am-5pm, winter closed Sun; tel 4385 4074; free accommodation bookings), is a good source of information on the whole region. To get to Terrigal, take Peninsula Bus Lines #80, #81 or #82 from Gosford CityRail; #81 also links Terrigal and Avoca Beach. wpeC1.jpg (15673 bytes)
Eating
The Boatshed 84 The Esplanade tel 4384 1049. Daily 8am-5.30pm. Specializing in good-value all-day breakfasts and gourmet sandwiches and burgers.
  • Galley Beach House East end of Terrigal Beach tel 4385 3222. Fabulous views over the water compete with fabulous contemporary cuisine given a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern twist. BYO.
  • Patcino's Church St, near the YHA hostel tel 4385 1960. Daily 8am-5.30pm, Fri & Sat until 9pm. Terrigal's best café, tucked away in a side street, offers good cakes, excellent coffee and open sandwiches. On Fri and Sat nights an Indonesian chef takes over. BYO.

Accommodation
  • Holiday Inn Resort Cnr The Esplanade and Pine Tree Lane tel 4384 9111, fax 4384 5798. Huge swanky beachfront hotel with three restaurants and a nightclub; facilities include a pool, gym and tennis courts. Rates rise on weekends, with a two-night minimum stay.