Best of Central Coast
The Entrance: Pelican Feeding, Tuggerah Lake and the Central Coast Tourist Town
The Entrance, on the shores of Tuggerah Lake about 15 kilometres north of Gosford, is one of the Central Coast's most visited family destinations, famous for its daily pelican feeding at Memorial Park on the waterfront. The feeding happens at approximately 3:30pm daily and draws a crowd of pelicans that has become a regional institution. The town sits between the ocean beach (The Entrance Beach) and the lake, with a shopping strip, cafes and fish and chip shops along The Entrance Road. Tuggerah Lake itself is popular for kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, and the lake system connects south to Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah. The town is accessible by bus from Wyong station or by car from Sydney in about 90 minutes.
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Daily Pelican Feeding
A free daily event at 3:30pm at Memorial Park on the waterfront, where dozens of wild Eastern Australian pelicans arrive from Tuggerah Lake to be fed.
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Tuggerah Lake Foreshore
A tranquil lakefront park and walking track along Tuggerah Lake, with calm water for paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing.
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The Entrance Ocean Beach
A long surf beach on the ocean side of The Entrance, patrolled during summer, with consistent swell and a less crowded alternative to Terrigal.
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The Entrance Farmers Markets
A regular community market at The Entrance, with fresh Central Coast produce, artisan food and local craft stalls on weekend mornings.
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Central Coast Kayaks, Lake Tours
Kayak hire and guided lake tours from The Entrance foreshore, exploring the mangroves and waterways of Tuggerah Lake by paddlecraft.
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