Go eco on the Central Coast

The Central Coast is now officially a certified ECO Destination; a world class place to find sustainable, quality nature-based experiences.

When exploring our slice of paradise, we encourage you to kindly observe these simple ‘house rules’:

• Plan ahead and prepare for a safe journey

• Tread gently on Country

• Take 3 pieces of plastic off the beach or street #Take3fortheSea

• Refuse single use plastics and dispose of waste correctly

• Respect the local neighbourhood

• Camp smartly and responsibly

• Give local wildlife the grace of space

• Take local stories, wares and produce home to share

• Leave only footprints

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CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE, Terrigal (ECO Certified)

Since its major remodelling, the Centre has become more and more popular for its marine aquariums and educational displays (including ‘Dave’ – the resident Port Jackson shark –shark eggs, clown fish, whale jawbones and the much-loved seahorses), its theatrette and video displays (HMAS Adelaide and Gavin the leafy sea dragon), ship models, microscopes for budding scientists and lots of craft, painting and puzzles to keep the kids enthralled.

Kids can become Junior Marine Scientists, do the quiz, get a certificate and a free gift. Don’t miss a photo with the new giant glittery shell sculpture that welcomes you at the entrance!

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SYDNEY OYSTER FARM TOURS, Mooney Mooney (ECO applicant)

Whenever you’ve dined on your favourite oysters, we bet you never thought of a white tablecloth dining experience right in the oysters’ own watery environment. Put on your waterproof waders (supplied) and Sydney Oyster Farm Tours will take you on an immersive culinary oyster farm tour at Mooney Mooney. You’ll get to meet second- and thirdgeneration oyster farmers, visit the oyster leases on the Hawkesbury River, and taste the famous Broken Bay Oysters in an unparalleled dining experience. (Just don’t sit down at the dining table.)

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