Boutique hotels
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Bells at Killcare
- Style
- Classy seaside chic
- Setting
- Graceful Central Coast gardens
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Pretty Beach House
- Style
- Luxe modern-rustic guesthouse
- Setting
- Bouddi hilltop bush
Central Coast Eating, drinking and dancing
Restaurants
Onda
This Italian restaurant by the beach (onda is the Italian word for wave) has won a raft of awards for its classical food. The degustation menu features six courses, including Sydney rock oysters with apple and verjuice reduction and confit duck Maryland with potato, parmesan and oregano gnocchi.
150 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal, New South Wales 2260, Australia
(+61 (0)2 4360 2999)
Yum Yum Eatery
There’s a fusion of styles on offer at this waterfront restaurant, where chef David Featherstone explores Asian and Mediterranean flavours. Wednesday and Thursday are both curry nights, and breakfast is also served on the weekend.
60 Araluen Drive, Hardys Bay, New South Wales 2257, Australia
Bars
(+61 (0)2 4383 9111)
Florida Beach Bar
It seems that every youngster on holiday in this part of the world congregates in this huge al fresco bar, where the beers are cold and the bodies are hot.
Crowne Plaza, Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal, New South Wales 2260, Australia
(+61 (0)2 4325 2020)
Iguanas Waterfront Bar & Brasserie
This waterfront bar picks up a gear as night closes in, with live entertainment and the Central Coast’s largest nightclub, Silks, kicking on till late on Friday. A retro set takes place at The Vue Lounge on Saturday.
12 Dane Drive, Gosford, New South Wales 2250, Australia
Cafés
(+61 (0)2 4360 1667)
The Old Killcare Store
With a pretty outlook over the bay, this popular place is always buzzing. A casual spot to enjoy coffee and a light meal at any time of the day.
54 Araluen Drive, Hardys Bay, New South Wales 2257, Australia
(+61 (0)2 4385 9144)
Zanziba
If you’re tired of poached eggs and the other usual breakfast offerings, this café is a breath of fresh air. They’re all there, but so are nasi goreng, breakfast burritos and BLAT sandwiches, as well as excellent Campos coffee. Nice for lunch too.
1/18 Church Street, Terrigal, New South Wales 2260, Australia
