Central Coast Tourist Attractions

Central Coast Tourist attractions are varied and cater to all age groups and budgets. There is so much to see and do on the Central Coast, that you'll want to return again and again.

Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
69 Cooks Road
Peats Ridge
(02) 4375 1222

Glenworth Valley is 3000 acres of lush green valleys, ancient rainforest trails and natural rock pools to swim in. Experience the freedom of free range riding or take a relaxing guided ride on one of our 200 quality horses.

Sydney Based Wildlife Park and Nature Sanctuary
2375 Peats Ridge Road
Corner of Peats Ridge & Darkinjung Roads
Calga NSW Australia 2250
Phone: (02) 43751100

Australia Walkabout Park is a 170 acre wildlife sanctuary, home to around 180 species of indigenous mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. We are a leader in conservation, and environmental education.

Australian Reptile Park
Pacific Highway
Somersby NSW 2250
Phone: +612 4340 1022

The Australian Reptile Park is known as "The zoo with a difference". It is home to an extensive collection of native reptiles and marsupials. It is home to Leonardo, the real life ninja turtle that was found in a sewer in Sydney. Home also to many Australian cuddly mammals such as the unique platypus, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, dingoes and of course friendly hand-fed kangaroos. The only venue in Australia which provides the opportunity for people to hold non-venomous snakes. You can also view venom extraction from snakes and spiders.

Cedar Park Lavender
952 Yarramalong Rd,
Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
Phone: 02 4356 1025

We suggest casual visitors call in advance to confirm opening hours. Ask us about farm tours.

Cedar Park is a working lavender farm in the scenically beautiful Yarramalong Valley, a 90 minute drive from the centre of Sydney and one hour from Newcastle. Visitors always welcome. No entrance fee.

Yarramalong Macadamia Nut Farm
34 Macadamia Lane
Yarramalong NSW 2259
Phone: 02 4356 1170

Yarramalong Macadamia Nut Farm is recognised as being the southernmost working Macadamia nut grove in Australia and easily accessed from both Sydney and Newcastle.

The farm is situated on 35 acres of picturesque property, much of which has a rainforest appearance.  About 15 acres are devoted to the production of nuts and we have around 600 trees.  Not a big farm by many standards, but we do all our own processing which is unusual in this industry.

Central Coast Steam Model Co-op
Lot 10 Showground Road
Narara 2250 NSW

Operates: 1st Saturday of Every Month from 1100 a.m.

The miniature steam trains are a fun filled day out for the whole family. Purchase your tickets and hop onboard for the ride of your life. Train rides operate on the first Saturday of the month, 11am - 4pm. All riders must wear appropriate footwear.

Pelican Feeding

Marine Parade
The Entrance

Fisherman's Wharf
Woy Woy

Pelican feeding is conducted at daily at The Entrance, Memorial Park from 3.30pm. Be early and watch as the pelicans arrive earlier, eager for a feed. A special area has been built where the pelicans gather each afternoon, waiting to be fed fish donated by the local fish shop. This gives the feeding officers an opportunity to locate and treat any injured birds. The pelicans often get injured from swallowing fish hooks, getting tangled up in fishing line and swallowing plastic bait bags. There is an educational talk given with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and take photos. It won't take long to find out why The Entrance is known as the pelican capital of Australia.

A little lesser known of the two is Pelican Feeding at Woy Woy. Located opposite the Fisherman's Wharf, the pelicans are feed at 3.00pm daily.