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The Cowrie Cover - Cold Seafood Platter Empire Bay Tavern Cover - Western Australia Lobster and MSA Grade Fillet Steak 4
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Aaron’s at the Rock’s Le Chat Noir Letterbox Restaurant Olive on Ocean View Onda Restaurant Prospero’s Italian Randall’s on the Beach Reef Restaurant Shoreline Restaurant The Balcony The Cowrie Alfresco Dining
Aromas on Sea Cove Café Onda Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach Red Centre Steakhouse The Cowrie
Bars/Taverns
Aloha Bar & Nightclub Empire Bay Tavern Jack’s Bar & Grill Legends Sports Bar The Lounge
Bistro/Grill
Beef & Barramundi Empire Bay Tavern Jack’s Bar & Grill
Chinese
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Ming Dragon
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Coffee
Aromas on Sea Cove Café Sandyfeet Café The Coffee Club
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Casual Cuisine Cove Café Empire Bay Tavern Jack’s Bar & Grill Sandyfeet Cafe
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Aromas on Sea Cove Café Sandyfeet Café Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Mingara Recreational Club
Dinner/Shows
Rio Brazilian BBQ Restaurant
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European
Le Chat Noir Onda Restaurant
Fine Dining
Onda Restaurant La Chat Noir La Cucina Cortesi Letterbox Restaurant Reef Restaurant The Cowrie
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French
Le Chat Noir
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Ice Cream/Dessert Baskin-Robbins
Indian
Gandhi Indian Rajdhani Indian - Kincumber Rajdhani Indian - Terrigal Rajdhani Indian - West Gosford
International
Aromas on Sea Rio Brazilian BBQ Restaurant
Italian
La Cucina Cortesi Onda Restaurant Prospero’s Italian
Mediterranean Aromas on Sea
Modern Australian
Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar Olive on Ocean View Letterbox Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach
Noodles
Fortune Cookie Noodle Bar
Organic Oliver’s
Pizzeria/Pasta
Ettalong Pizza & Pasta House La Fiamma Panarottis Pizza Pasta
Retreat/Getaway
Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Letterbox Restaurant
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Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal 35 Hog’s Breath Café - Tuggerah 35 Red Centre Steakhouse - Erina 24 & 25 Red Centre Steakhouse - The Entrance 24 & 25
Seafood
Beef & Barramundi Reef Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach Shoreline Restaurant The Balcony The Cowrie
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Steak
Cafe
Dining Precincts
Restaurant
Aaron’s at the Rocks 21 Beef & Barramundi 22 & 23 Empire Bay Tavern 10 Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal 35 Hog’s Breath Café - Tuggerah 35 Jack’s Bar & Grill 27 Red Centre Steakhouse - Erina 24 & 25 Red Centre Steakhouse - The Entrance 24 & 25 Shoreline Restaurant 3
Tapas
Onda Restaurant Randall’s on the Beach
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Waterfront Dining
Cove Café 34 Prospero’s Italian 28 Randall’s on the Beach 6 Red Centre Steakhouse - The Entrance 24 & 25 Reef Restaurant 2 Sandyfeet Café 11 Shoreline Restaurant 3 The Balcony 11
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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 Beach – Hunters Park 1st Sun of Month Tumbi Umbi – Mingara Recreation Club 2nd Sun of Month Davistown – RSL Club 3rd Sun of Month Ettalong Beach – Tourist Resort Every Sat & Sun Ettalong Beach – Kitchener Park 1st Sat of Month Morisset – Advantage Ave Every Sat & Sun Point Clare – Brisbane Water Dr Sat – Quarterly The Entrance – Marine Pde Every Sunday The Entrance – Memorial Park 1st & 2nd Sat of Month Toukley – Canton Beach Rd (Coles) Every Sunday
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Pearl Beach Classic Music Festival 12 – 13 June 2010 Pearl Beach Memorial Hall Daily Performances 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: Adult $30 each performance, Child (under 15) $15 Ph: 02 4343 1455 www.pearlbeach.net.au Takeover Target Stakes Raceday 23 June 2010 Gosford Race Course Racecourse rd, West Gosford Ph: 02 4325 0461 www.gosfordracing.com.au 5 Lands Walk 2010 3 July 2010 The event will take place with the cultural program and community walk between MacMasters Beach and Terrigal Ph: 02 4343 4444 www.5landswalk.com.au Gathering of the Clans Toukley 28 August 2010 From 11am Harry Moore Oval Ph: 0425 253 857 www.toukley.com
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Fathers Day 5 September 2010 Spoil your dad today
2010 Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival 24 October 2010 Illoura Reserve, Davistown Ph: 02 4369 8111 www.davistownputtputt.com
24th Annual Australian Springtime Flora Festival 9 – 12 September 2010 Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong Ph : 02 4343 4444 www.florafestival.com.au
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival 14 November 2010 Ettalong Beach Waterfront Ph: 02 4342 7510 www.oysterfestival.com.au
Belle of the Turf Raceday 17 October 2010 Gosford Racecourse Racecourse Rd, West Gosford Ph: 02 4325 0461 www.gosfordracing.com.au
Gosford Gold Cup 17 November 2010 Gosford Racecourse Racecourse Rd, West Gosford Ph: 02 4325 0461 www.gosfordracing.com.au
Chrome Fest 22 – 24 October 2010 Memorial Park, The Entrance Ph : 02 4333 5377 www.chromefest.net
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live theatre and music
RIO BRAZILIAN BBQ RESTAURANT LIVE FLOOR SHOW Every Sat Night (& Fri Night Peak Season) Dinner and Show Packages $49.90 pp Blue Water Resort Shelly Beach Ph: 02 4332 3611 www.bluewaterresort.com.au FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Fri & Sat Night Sit back, relax and enjoy some great free entertainment at Mingara Mingara www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7799
LATITUDE 33 26 June 2010 Latitude 33 will take place at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre the weekend before the 5 Lands Walk. There will be an informal campfire on the beach at 6pm with the performance commencing at 8pm. Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Ph: 0419 257 355 THE RAT PACK FROM VEGAS 30 June 2010 8pm Tickets: Adult $45, conc. $38 child $22.50 Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
THE TEN SOPRANOS 11 June 2010 8pm Tickets $38.50 (conc. $35) Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
PLAYSCHOOL 12 July 2010 Show starts at 10.00am Doors open 9.30am Tickets $14.50 (under 12mths free) Mingara www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7888
THE CROWDIES 13 June 2010 Free in the lounge 7.30pm Relive the classic sounds of two legendary bands, the Split Enz and Crowded House with this live and free show Mingara www.mingara.com.au Ph: 02 4349 7823
BUDDY’S BACK! THE BUDDY HOLLY SHOW 24 July 2010 2pm & 8pm Tickets: Adult $34.90(conc. $32.90) Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstretttheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
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MANDINKA SOUND 30 July 2010 8.40pm Tickets: $33 incl. light supper Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
THE FAIRIES 25 September 2010 Shows 11am & 1pm Tickets $24 For Tickets Ph: 1300 633 022 www.fairies.com.au or www.mingara.com.au Mingara
THE BOY FROM OZ 6 – 28 August 2010 6/7/13/14/20/21/26/27/28 Aug 8pm 7/14/15/21/22/28 Aug 2pm Tickets: Adult $32, conc. $28 child $20 Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
PEACE TRAIN – THE CAT STEVENS STORY 16 October 2010 8pm Tickets: Adult $42, conc. $36 Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
FOX BY MARGARET WILD & RON BROOKS 2 – 3 September 2010 2nd @ 6pm, 3rd @ 10am/1pm By Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People Ltd All Tickets $15 Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233 AUSTRALIA THE SHOW 7 – 8 September 2010 8pm Tickets: Adult $29, conc. $24 Laycock St Theatre www.laycockstreettheatre.com Ph: 02 4323 3233
COASTIES FILM FESTIVAL 11 – 14 November 2010 Avoca Beach Picture Theatre 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach Ph: 02 4382 1677 www.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.au
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