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Things to Do Central Coast NSW 2026, Best Activities

Central Coast NSW guide 2026: beach activities at Terrigal, pelican feeding at The Entrance, Tuggerah Lakes, Bouddi National Park, plus free weekend attractions near Gosford.

By Central Coast Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Things to Do on the Central Coast 2026

The NSW Central Coast sits between Sydney and Newcastle and offers some of the most accessible natural beauty on the east coast, ocean beaches, Tuggerah Lakes, national parks and the Hawkesbury River all within an hour of Gosford. The pelican feeding at The Entrance is one of Australia's most loved small-town rituals. visitcentralcoast.com.au

Iconic Central Coast Experiences

Pelican Feeding at The Entrance, Memorial Park, The Entrance. Daily at 3:30pm, year round. One of Australia's most beloved local rituals, up to 40 wild pelicans are fed by local volunteers. Free. visitcentralcoast.com.au
Terrigal Beach and The Haven, Terrigal is the Central Coast's most visited beach town. The Skillion headland walk, the heritage Crowne Plaza and the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club backdrop make it one of NSW's prettiest beach precincts. visitcentralcoast.com.au
Bouddi Coastal Walk, Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach (8km, 3hrs). Coastal heathland on the Bouddi National Park headland, Maitland Bay is one of NSW's most beautiful beaches. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Tuggerah Lakes System, the interconnected lakes of Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah. Cycling, kayaking and birdwatching on Australia's largest coastal lagoon system. visitcentralcoast.com.au

Free Things to Do on the Central Coast

Pelican feeding at The Entrance, free daily.
Central Coast beaches, free.
Bouddi Coastal Walk, free (national park entry included).

Things to Do This Weekend on the Central Coast

Check the Central Coast events guide at visitcentralcoast.com.au for current weekend markets, festivals and activities.

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