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contents Restaurant A la carte
Caroline Bay Brasserie Cottage Point Inn Restaurant Olive on Ocean View Onda Restaurant Reef Restaurant Sea Grill Restaurant
Alfresco Dining
Barretts Coco Banana Cove Café Onda Restaurant Red Centre Steakhouse
Asian
Kim Vietnamese Ettalong - Hong Kong Restaurant Ming Dragon
Bars / Taverns
Davistown RSL Club Empire Bay Tavern Everglades Country Club Wallarah Bay Recreation Club Wyong Rugby League Club
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La Cucina Cortesi Onda Restaurant Prospero’s Italian
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Mediterranean
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Brasserie
Coco Banana
Café / Coffee
Bellyfish Café Cove Café Everglades Country Club L’anxaneta Pancakes By The Sea The Coffee Club The Walkabout Café Zanziba
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Casual Cuisine / Dining
Broadwater Brasserie Davistown RSL Club Burger Bar Caroline Bay Brasserie Cove Café Empire Bay Tavern Everglades Country Club Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar Pancakes By The Sea Zanziba
Chinese
Ettalong - Hong Kong Restaurant Ming Dragon
Dining Precincts
Davistown RSL Club Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Everglades Country Club Mingara Recreational Club Wyong Rugby League Club
Dinner / Shows
Arabian Lounge Coco Banana Davistown RSL Club Mingara Recreational Club Wallarah Bay Recreation Club Wyong Rugby League Club
European
Onda Restaurant
Fine Dining
Onda Restaurant Reef Restaurant
Indian
Gandhi Indian
Lebanese
Arabian Lounge Byblos L’anxaneta Menhir
Modern Australian
Barretts Cottage Point Inn Restaurant Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar Namans Kitchen Olive on Ocean View Sea Grill Restaurant
Noodles
Fortune Cookie Noodle Bar
Organic Oliver’s
Pancakes
Bistro / Grill / Stone Grill
Brazilian Churrasco
Italian
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Beef & Barramundi 21 & 33 Empire Bay Tavern 6 Everglades Country Club 37 Dish - Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 15 Broadwater Brasserie Davistown RSL Club Caroline Bay Brasserie Everglades Country Club
Restaurant
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Pancakes By the Sea
Pizzeria / Pasta
Ettalong Pizza & Pasta House La Fiamma Namans Kitchen Wyong Rugby League Club
Ribs
Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal Red Centre Steakhouse
Seafood
Beef & Barramundi Namans Kitchen Prospero’s Italian Reef Restaurant Sea Grill Restaurant
Spanish
Cara O Cruz L’anxaneta Menhir
Steak
Beef & Barramundi Caroline Bay Brasserie Empire Bay Tavern Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal Namans Kitchen Red Centre Steakhouse Sea Grill Restaurant
Tapas
Cara O Cruz L’anxaneta Menhir Onda Restaurant The Bungalow
Vietnamese
Kim Vietnamese
Waterfront Dining
Arabian Lounge Coco Banana Cottage Point Inn Restaurant Cove Café Prospero’s Italian Red Centre Steakhouse Reef Restaurant Sea Grill Restaurant Wallarah Bay Recreation Club
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central coast
The Central Coast, just one hours drive north of Sydney offers an abundance of attractions and activities for people needing a well earned break, whether it’s for a day, a weekend or a week. From swimming to shopping, golf to gardens, hiking to horse riding, the Central Coast can provide a range of memorable experiences. Explore the spectacular beaches, countless national parks, forests and reserves or encounter wildlife at close range at one of the animal parks. The Central Coast supplies the full spectrum of shopping experiences from the boutiques of Terrigal and Avoca to the many regular seaside markets and arts & craft fairs, and the furniture & antique shopping at The Entrance. The two major shopping and entertainment malls at Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah are a consumer’s dream. To relax and unwind visit the historic Avoca Beach movie theatre, treat yourself to a day spa or sample some local award winning fruit wines.
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new south wales captivating coast
Fine dining with magnificent views is something that the Central Coast proudly boasts with a number of award winning restaurants scattered across the region. An abundance of alfresco and waterside cafes are also available that won’t blow the budget, and a trip to the coast wouldn’t be complete without ‘fish n chips’ on the beach! The network of clubs dotted over the region provides a fantastic range of entertainment and affordable dining options. The main performing arts theatre presents a diverse range of shows from musicals and comedies to Shakespeare, and the region is not short on venues for regular live music and cabaret evenings.
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Enjoy the great outdoors, breathtaking coastline, spectacular beaches, and the lush hinterland - the Central Coast is the perfect backdrop for fun, adventure and relaxation.
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live theatre and music
FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Thursday Night From 7pm - 11pm in the Main Bar area. Davistown RSL www.davistownrsl.com.au Ph: 02 4363 0199
FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Friday & Saturday Night Sit back, relax and enjoy some great free entertainment at Mingara www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7799
FREE LIVE MUSIC Every Saturday Night Magenta Shores 1 Magenta Drive Magenta www.mirvachotels.com/quay-west-resortmagenta-shores Ph: 02 4352 8100
BACK TO THE TIVOLI 10 December 2011 Tickets $15.00 Mingara Ticketek www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7888
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FREE TRIBUTE SHOWS - MINGARA January 2012 Live and Free in the Lounge from 8.30pm Saturday 7th - Desperado - Eagles Tribute Show Saturday 14th - ABBA’s Back Tribute Show Saturday 21st - Buble’ Tribute Show Thursday 26th - John Farnham Tribute Show www.mingara.com.au
CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL 17 - 21 January 2012 Tickets $20.00 - Check website for times Laycock Street Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
NORMIE ROWE 20 January 2012 8.30pm Tickets $20 Mingara Ticketek www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7888
JAYS PLACE LIVE 11 February 2012 10am Tickets $14.50 Under 12mths FREE www.mingara.com.au Mingara Tickets Ph: 02 4349 7888
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WENDY MATTHEWS & GLENN SHORROCK 24 February 2012 - 8pm All tickets $68.50 Laycock Street Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233 DAVID HELFGOTT & YANTRA DEVILDER 10 - 11 March 2012 Saturday 7.30pm & Sunday 2pm Tickets start from$39.00 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach www.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.au Ph: 02 4382 1777 SHANNON NOLL 23 March 2012 8.30pm Tickets $35.00 Mingara Ticketek www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7888 ROSS NOBLE 29 March 2012 - 8pm Tickets: Adult $44.00, Conc. $39.90 Laycock Street Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233 WISH I’D SAID THAT 30 - 31 March 2012 Friday 8pm & Saturday 2pm & 8pm Tickets: $45.00 Adult & Conc. $40.00 Laycock Street Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
HI 5 27 April 2012 Tickets: $18.00 Under 12mths FREE Mingara www.mingara.com.au Tickets Ph: 02 4349 7888 LET THE SUNSHINE 17 May 2012 Tickets: Adult $45.00, Conc. $40.00 Laycock Street Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233 MEN IN PINK TIGHTS 22 May 2012 - 8pm Tickets $69.90 Adult Conc. $59.90 Student $49.90, Child $44.90 Laycock Street Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233 For more productions in 2012 check out……. www.diningout.com.au www.laycockstreettheatre.com www.mingara.com.au www.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.au www.davistownrsl.com.au
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special events
MARKETS All year round Avoca Beach - Hunters Park 4th Saturday Monthly 9am - 2pm Avoca Beach Growers Market - Heazlet Park 1st Sunday Monthly 8am - 2pm Copacabana Lawn Markets - Surf Club 3rd Sunday Monthly 8am - 2pm Davistown RSL Markets 3rd Sunday Monthly 9.30am - 2pm Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Every Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm Gosford City 2nd Saturday Monthly 8am - 12noon Handmade Craft - Erina High School 3rd Sunday / Quarterly 10am - 2pm Morisset - Advantage Avenue Every Saturday & Sunday Point Clare - Brisbane Water Drive Saturday / Quarterly Lions Club Car Boot Sale - Terrigal 1st Sunday Monthly 9am - 1pm The Entrance Waterfront Markets Every Saturday 9am - 4pm The Entrance Art & Craft Markets Every Sunday 9am - 3.30pm Open Air Markets - Toukley (Coles) Every Sunday 8am - 2pm PELICAN FEEDING Daily at 3.30pm Rain, Hail or Shine, 365 days a year Memorial Park, The Entrance 02 4333 5377 www.theentrance.org TERRIGAL CHRISTMAS FAIR 11 December 2011 Terrigal Christmas Fair 9am - 3pm Free Event All Day Returning bigger and better again! Terrigal’s own dedicated Christmas Event with 100+ Market Stalls, Food, and Entertainment. 40
MINGARA’S CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS 18 December 2011 $5.00 Community Pledge pp, kids under 12 years free Fireworks, Entertainment, Rides and Food Headlines: Gina Jeffreys, Darryl Braithwaite and New MacDonald’s Farm www.mingara.com.au CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 24 December 2011 (Christmas Eve) The spirit of Christmas is commemorated throughout the evening with Carols, Santa and fireworks at 9pm. Activities from5pm, entertainment from 6pm Memorial Park, The Entrance www.theentrance.org PEATS RIDGE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 29 December 2011 - 1 January 2012 Peats Ridge is 3 days of laid back festival goodness, situated in the stunning Glenworth Valley one hour North of Sydney. Rolling together Music, Arts, Culture, Sustainability and Camping, it is one of Australia’s most pleasing New Year’s events. Glenworth Valley www.peatsridgefestival.com.au GOSFORD NEW YEARS EVE FESTIVAL 31 December 2011 The day-long event starts with the races at Gosford Race Club from 11am, A-League football in the afternoon from 6pm, and then the waterfront will be come alive with entertainers, rides, food stalls and a live band. Fireworks from 9pm www.nyegosford.com.au NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS 31 December 2011 A variety of entertainment will start at 5pm with the grand fireworks display at 9pm. The Entrance www.theentrance.org
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NEW YEARS EVE - MINGARA 31 December 2011 New Years Eve at Mingara The Hornet Live and Free in the Lounge from 9pm to 1am www.mingara.com.au PSYCHIC & ALTERNATIVE FAIR 7 - 8 January 2012 The Central Coast’s biggest Psychic and Alternative Fair is a weekend of self discovery with over 100 attractions including readers, masseurs, stalls, live guests and seminars. It’s the alternative approach to physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. 10am to 5pm Adults $8.00, Children Under 12 Years Free www.mingara.com.au AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS 26 January 2012 Wagstaffe will kick off the day with an official ceremony and flag raising, followed by Breakfast by the Bay at 8am. Then Gosford festivities will have market stalls, entertainment, thong throwing, a sail past and the ever exciting Great Aussie Raft Race! Celebrations will be running from 6am - 1pm. Woy Woy will take the celebrations into the evening with a huge entertainment lineup, children’s rides and activities, food and market stalls starting from 2pm. Our signature event is the Lantern Parade which will be followed by a sensational fireworks display! AUSTRALIA DAY - AT THE ENTRANCE 26 January 2012 From 11am activities include Central Coast Woodchop Championship, plus stalls in the park including face painting, Kindi Farm, amusements and rides. Corps of Marines will display floggings, firing cannons etc. The biggest crowd pleaser to top the day off is always the spectacular fireworks display at 9pm. www.theentrance.org
COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 9 - 11 March 2012 The festival hosts over 70 top quality artists and performers at 30+ venues throughout Wyong Shire, and experienced massive crowds of over 48,000 people at the 2011 event. The focal point is Memorial Park at The Entrance where all of the music performances are absolutely free! Saturday 10th a rodeo will be held in the town centre at Taylor Park. Tickets Phone: 02 4333 5377 www.theentrance.org ETTALONG BEACH FESTIVAL 18 March 2012 Thousands of people are expected to ‘come & play’ at the Ettalong Beach Festival this year. 10am - 4pm Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach OPERA IN THE ARBORETUM - PEARL BEACH 24 March 2012 This is an open air event amidst the beauty of the native forest. You should bring chairs, a picnic hamper and drinks and clothing applicable for the weather. Remember, in the village there is only the Pearl Beach General Store and Café and this is located some distance from the venue. So selfcatering is recommended. Excellent coffee can be purchased onsite. 3pm - 5.30pm SCULPTURE ON THE GREENS 14 April - 31 May 2012 Fifty outdoor sculptures spread around the resort building and 20 indoor sculptures will be on display. Mercure Kooindah Waters Ph: (02) 4355 5777 For more events in 2012 check out……. www.diningout.com.au www.theentrance.org www.visitcentralcoast.com.au 41