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Caroline Bay Brasserie Cottage Point Inn Restaurant Olive on Ocean View Onda Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach Reef Restaurant Sea Grill Restaurant Shoreline Restaurant
Alfresco Dining
Cove Café Onda Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach Red Centre Steakhouse
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Asian
Kim Vietnamese Ettalong - Hong Kong Restaurant Ming Dragon
Bars/Taverns
Davistown RSL Club Empire Bay Tavern Wallarah Bay Recreation Club Wyong Rugby League Club
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Bistro/Grill/Stone Grill
Restaurant
Italian
La Cucina Cortesi Onda Restaurant Prospero’s Italian
Mediterranean
L’anxaneta Menhir
Modern Australian
Cottage Point Inn Restaurant Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar Namans Kitchen Olive on Ocean View Randall’s on the Beach Sea Grill Restaurant The Sanctuary Café
Noodles
Fortune Cookie Noodle Bar
Organic Oliver’s
Pizzeria/Pasta
Beef & Barramundi 19 & 23 10 Empire Bay Tavern Dish - Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 14
Ettalong Pizza & Pasta House La Fiamma Wyong Rugby League Club
Brasserie
Ribs
Broadwater Brasserie Davistown RSL Club Caroline Bay Brasserie
Cafe
Bellyfish Café Cove Café Red Saffire Café The Sanctuary Café 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 Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar The Sanctuary Café Zanziba
Chinese
Ettalong - Hong Kong Restaurant Ming Dragon
Coffee
Bellyfish Café Cove Café L’anxaneta The Coffee Club Zanziba
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Dining Precincts
Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort 18 & 19 8 Mingara Recreational Club 15 Wyong Rugby League Club
Dinner/Shows
Davistown RSL Club Mingara Recreational Club Wallarah Bay Recreation Club Wyong Rugby League Club
European
Onda Restaurant
Fine Dining
Onda Restaurant La Cucina Cortesi Reef Restaurant
Indian
Gandhi Indian
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Rajdhani Indian - Kincumber 32 & 33 32 & 33 Rajdhani Indian - Terrigal Rajdhani Indian - West Gosford 32 & 33
Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal Red Centre Steakhouse
Seafood
Beef & Barramundi Prospero’s Italian Reef Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach Sea Grill Restaurant Shoreline Restaurant
Spanish
L’anxaneta Menhir
Steak
Beef & Barramundi Caroline Bay Brasserie Empire Bay Tavern Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal Red Centre Steakhouse Sea Grill Restaurant Shoreline Restaurant
Tapas
L’anxaneta Menhir Onda Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach The Bungalow
Vietnamese
Kim Vietnamese
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Waterfront Dining
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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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special events
MARKETS Monthly All Year Round Avoca Beachside - Hunters Park 4th Saturday month: 9am-2pm Copacabana Lawn Markets - Surf Club 3rd Sunday month: 8am-2pm Davistown RSL Markets 3rd Sunday month: 9.30am-2pm Ettalong Beach - Tourist Resort Every Saturday & Sunday: 9am-4pm Handmade Craft - Erina High School 3rd Sun/Quarterly: 10am-2pm Morisset - Advantage Ave 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
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ETTALONG BEACH BUSK-A-THON 11th June 2011 Ettalong Beach’s highly successful Busk-a-thon will return over the June long weekend in 2011! www.buskathon.com
PEARL BEACH CLASSIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 11th - 12th June 2011 This annual event sees Jane Ruter returns to the festival. The weekend has four different performances – beautiful music in a beautiful location! Tickets $30-$35 adult, child $15 Pearl Beach Memorial Hall Ph: 02 4344 2319 www.pearlbeach.net.au 5 LANDS WALK 2011 18th June 2011 It connects five beachside communities - the 5 Lands of MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca Beach, North Avoca and Terrigal; the local Aboriginal community; and local ethnic communities. www.5landswalk.com.au WHALE DREAMERS FESTIVAL 3rd July 2011 Created by a passionate group of locals this festival at Norah Head Lighthouse brings the community together to raise awareness of the plight of whales. Bring the family along from 10am to 2pm for all the free entertainment and activities. Ph: 0415 207 887 for more info www.senseofinspiration@yahoo.com.au 15th ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE CLANS 27th August 2011 A celebration of all that is Scottish this August in Toukley! Ph: 02 4334 1067 or 0402 059 009 FATHER’S DAY 4th September 2011 Shout your good ol’ dad out for breakfast, lunch or dinner. www.diningout.com.au
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2011 SPRINGTIME FLORA FESTIVAL 8th - 11th September 2011 NSW’s Premier gardening event. This awardwinning festival is one of the largest and most popular flora events in Australia! Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong. www.florafestival.com.au COASTER FESTIVAL 10th September 2011 16+ (MA) music festival and is again set to be the place to be for anyone who loves their music, arts and the outdoors. At a venue TBA. www.coasterfestival.com.au CENTRAL COAST RUGBY 7’S 8th October 2011 The electrifying 2011 CC7s III is set to ignite featuring 24 International, Provincial, Premier Club and Invitational teams in both men and women’s tournaments! www.centralcoastsevens.com.au CROMEFEST 2011 21st - 23rd October 2011 CHROMEFEST IS BACK AND IT’S BIGGER AND BETTER! ChromeFest is a 2.5 day event and will showcase Rock and Roll entertainment, Classic American Auto’s and Hot Rods, Bicycles, Dance Groups plus over thirty Retro Market Stalls. There will also be a Street Cruise, Ladies Lunch and a Garage Crawl. Don’t miss the MASSIVE ‘Show and Shine’ Car Show on the Sunday with over 500 cars expected to be on display. www.chromefest.net DAVISTOWN PUTT PUTT REGATTA 31st OCTOBER 2011 Everyone is welcome at the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival..... FREE to the public event. www.davistownputtputt.com
TERRIGAL FOOD AND WINE FAIR 2011 29th - 30th OCTOBER 2011 Come sit, relax and watch the cooking show, brought to you by Domayne West Gosford. Watch chef’s and special guests compete, cook off, and teach you new moves in the kitchen! Wine appreciation and many cooking demonstrations! www.terrigalfoodandwinefair.com.au COASTIES FILM FESTIVAL 11th - 12th NOVEMBER 2011 Coasties is all about providing an opportunity for emerging film-makers on the Central Coast and those who seek to develop in the industry with a forum to screen their short films before an audience. www.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.au BRISBANE WATER OYSTER FESTIVAL 2011 13th NOVEMBER 2011 A full program of entertainment with live on stage entertainment as well as street entertainment, the Star 104.5FM ‘How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds’ PLUS the ‘Celebrity Oyster Eating Competition’. With the famous Campbell’s Wood Chopping Spectacular event and lots of food and wine, The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival promises fun for all the family. www.oysterfestival.com.au CAROLS & LIGHTNING OF THE TREE 27th NOVEMBER 2011 Join us from 5pm in the Village Green, Canton Beach Rd Toukley for Carols and the Lighting of the Christmas Tree with a visit from Santa and Big Dog, farmyard nursery, free face painting, a rooftop fireworks display and lots more. Ph: 02 4397 1711 for more information For more events check out…… www.diningout.com.au
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FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Friday & Saturday Night Sit back, relax and enjoy some great free entertainment at Mingara. Ph: 02 4349 7799 www.mingara.com.au FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Thursday Night From 7pm - 11pm in the Main Bar area Davistown RSL Ph: 02 4363 0199 www.davistownrsl.com.au FREE LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC Every Friday Night 6pm - 9.30pm in the Kendall Bar Central Coast Leagues Club Ph: 02 4325 9888 www.cclc.com.au BREAST WISHES AN UPLIFTING MUSICAL 7th - 8th June 2011 7th 8pm, 8th 2pm/ 8pm Tickets: Adult $39, Conc. $34 Groups 10 + $35.10 Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com
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DOORS & U2 SHOW 12th June 2011 7.30pm Tickets: $10 Davistown RSL Ph: 02 4363 0199 www.davistownrsl.com.au JIMEOIN “Something...smells funny” Thursday 16th June 2011 Doors: 8pm, Show: 8.30pm Tickets: $35 Mingara Ticketek Ph: 02 4349 7888 www.mingara.com.au PLAY SCHOOL LIVE IN CONCERT Thursday 30th June 2011 Doors Open 9.30am, Show Starts: 10am Tickets: $14.50 Adults at Children’s prices, children <12 months free, no prams or pusher permitted in the auditorium Mingara Ticketek Ph: 02 4349 7888 www.mingara.com.au BRUCE MATHISKE’S RHYTHM EXPRESS 1st July 2011 at 8pm Tickets: Adult $45, Conc. $39, Student $25, Child $20 Groups 8+ $30 Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com
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A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY BASSEY Starring Brunie Riley 20th July 2011 at 11am Tickets: $15 includes complimentary morning tea Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com TOM BURLINSON – Now We’re Swingin Friday 22nd July 2011 Doors Open 8pm, Show Starts 8.30pm Tickets: $33 Mingara Ticketek Ph: 02 4349 7888 www.mingara.com.au KEVIN BLOODY WILSON 27th July 2011 7.30pm Tickets $49 Davistown RSL Ph: 02 4363 0199 www.davistownrsl.com.au RAINBOW’S END 19th - 20th August 2011 19th 1pm/8pm, 20th 8pm Tickets: Adult $29, Conc. $24 Groups 10+$26.10 Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com
THE MAN THE SEA SAW 6th - 7th September 2011 6th 6.30pm, 7th 10.30am/1pm All Tickets: $15 Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com BUDDY HOLLY RAVE ON 14th October 2011 8pm Tickets: $55 Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com PLOP 3rd - 4th November 2011 3rd 1.30pm, 4th 11.30am/1.30pm Tickets: $15 Laycock Street Theatre Ph: 02 4323 3233 www.laycockstreettheatre.com
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