JORBENS AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL INSPIRATION CENTRAL COAST POP UP THE COAST TO EXPLORE OUR BEACHES AND BEYOND #Image by Jim Picot Introduction to Central Coast: The Central Coast is a region of New South Wales, Australia, lying on the Pacific Ocean just 90 minutes north of Sydney. Towns like Terrigal, Avoca Beach and Ettalong feature expansive beaches for surfing, swimming and enjoying the sun with commercial hubs for great shopping and dining. As a local who is proud to have enjoyed the Central Coast for the last 15 years I hope to share some secrets and inspire you to visit again soon. I live at Avoca Beach which is both a great walking and surfing beach and only a 5 minute drive over the hill to the busy tourist hub of Terrigal. At the Centre of Terrigal is the ​Terrigal Pacific Crowne Plaza Hotel​ which is an iconic property right on the beach with great views, facilities and dining options: Located in the heart of Terrigal village, everything is within easy reach of the hotel – stroll along the beach to Terrigal Haven and have some fish and chips, then walk up The Skillion for breathtaking views and then back to explore the dozens of restaurants and boutique shops on your doorstep. Don’t forget the ice-cream! Must Do: ● Watch the sunset and listen to the birds from the ​Lord Ashley Lounge​ with a Cocktail ● Go Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Avoca Lake or Ettalong ● Visit Bouddi National Park with its many walking tracks ● Eat lots of fresh seafood ● Visit my favourite beach on the coast - Pearl Beach ● Visit Hardys Bay and try our new favourite restaurant “Lucky Bee” ● For the kids a visit to the ​Reptile Park​ is a must do ● Try out the many local breweries and distilleries around the coast ● Go on a boat ride to explore the Pearl Farms at the Hawkesbury River ● Somersby Falls for a picnic ● Erina Fair shopping centre​ on a rainy day ● Japanese gardens and art gallery at East Gosford ● Visit the farmers markets on a Sunday for local organic produce ● Take in all the many landscapes and visit ​Ken Duncan Gallery #Image by Ken Duncan Plan your itinerary: 2 Whether it’s a romantic long weekend with your partner or a family trip with the kids, the Central Coast caters to all markets. My life always revolves around food so I think the below collage sums up how a Central Coast holiday should be balanced out. Thanks for reading this and I hope you plan to travel, relax, eat great food and enjoy my backyard soon. Support Australian Tourism, Travel within Australia this year and explore all our beautiful country has to offer. Thanks for your interest and Happy Travelling. Letitia Jorbens Luxury Hotel Guides Crowne Plaza Terrigal 2019 https://ssuu.com/jorbens/docs/crowne_plaza_terrigal_2019_0f2d13b39917cc www.jorbens.com.au 3 .