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.