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    Central Coast

    New South Wales

    The Central Coast sits just 90 minutes north of Sydney, offering beautiful beaches, excellent cafes and restaurants, coastal walks, and an escape from city life (even if only for a weekend).

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    Your guide to the Central Coast

    Whether you’re seeking surf breaks, family-friendly beaches, fine dining, or quiet coastal walks, the Central Coast delivers variety and quality within a compact region that’s easily accessible from Sydney.

    If you are not sure where to visit on the NSW Central Coast, check out our Regional Guide – you’ll find a summary of the towns, beaches, restaurants and accommodation to help you decide where to base yourself. To explore more on each location, scroll down further for dedicated guides on our favourite destinations, as well as road trip guides to plan the perfect journey.

    Next Escape is your guide to real places and real experiences, with practical, independent travel advice based on first-hand visits: the places we’ve explored, the restaurants we’ve eaten at and the walks we’ve done. This page may contain affiliate links; if you book or buy through them, Next Escape may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Central Coast destinations

    For recommendations on where to explore, eat and stay, check out the travel guides below.

    Road Trips

    These road trips travel within or through the Central Coast region. Each road trip guide includes a full itinerary with recommended accommodation, dining and activities for each day, as well as ideas for tailoring the itinerary.