subject: Things To Do With Kids - Top Places To Visit On Nsw Central Coast [print this page] Whether you live on the Central Coast or are visiting for a holiday, this stunning part of the world has so much to offer to families with children of all ages. Incredible beaches, beautiful parks, great playgrounds, outdoor and indoor activities and so much more. Here are some of the top places to visit on the Central Coast.
Umina Beach
Ocean Beach Road, Umina
Not only an incredible beach, but also a fantastic park for picnics and an amazing playground. There are BBQs and tables as well as a great caf for snacks and lunches. For older children, Umina Beach offers an awesome skatepark.
Rating: 10/10
Saltwater Creek Reserve
The Entrance Road, Long Jetty
This park offers an awesome playground for toddlers as well as older children. There is a scooter/bike/skateboard track which takes you along the lake foreshore. BBQs and tables are also located nearby as is plenty of grassy areas for children to play on.
Rating: 7/10
Memorial Park
The Entrance Road, The Entrance
Located in the heart of the Entrance, Memorial Park has 2 great playgrounds as well as a miniature water playground.
Children can play on the grassy areas or enjoy a game of outdoor chess. Watch pelicans being fed and enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the many great cafes and restaurants. On the weekend, you will also find markets and during school holidays various rides and kids activities such as face painting and plaster painting.
Rating 10/10
Avoca Beach
Ficus Avenue, Avoca
Patrolled surf beach which stretches along residential coastline from the Entrance to MacMasters Beach. Suitable for swimming, surfing and fishing. Plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops as well as an enclosed playground and showers & toilets. Growers Martkets are held every 1st Sunday of the month and Avoca Beaside markets every 4th Saturday.
Rating 8/10
Australian Reptile Park
Pacific Highway, Somersby
Home to koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, wombats, turtles, snakes, birds, reptiles, spiders and many other animals, this park is very interactive and offers families great hands on animal experiences. Entertaining and educational talks are presented several times each day. The reptile park has a caf/kiosk, amenities as well as BBQs and tables/benches.
Rating 9/10
Terrigal Beach
Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal
Beautiful seaside town with relaxed feel and plenty of ritzy cafes and restaurants as well as shops. The beach is patrolled and has a small rockpool, which is ideal for young children. You can also fish off the rocks. Along the beach is a promenade, where children can ride their scooters and skateboards and you will also find toilets, showers and change rooms.
Rating 9/10
Copacabana Beach
Del Monte Place, Copacabana
Not far from the popular Avoca Beach, Copacabana Beach has a viewing platform from which you can often see humpback whales as they migrate to warmer waters of the Central Coast. The beach is patrolled and the Surf Life Saving club offers beach goers a kiosk/caf with outdoor seating. Across the road you will find more cafes/restaurants and shops as well as a small playground and a skatepark
Rating 9/10
Picnic Point Reserve
The Entrance Road, The Entrance
Picturesque lakeside location, with plenty of picnic areas, a small playground and an awesome skatepark. You will often
see pelicans coming close to the shore to be fed by fishermen who bring in their daily catch. The reserve has BBQs, tables as well as toilets. The reserve is a short walk from Memorial Park, which has plenty of cafes/restaurants.
Rating 8/10
So whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or an action packed one, you will find something on NSW Central Coast. Accommodation is plentiful - from family friendly caravan parks to hotels and resorts.
by: Ivana Katz
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