Locals Guide To Budgewoi

Suburb Profile Budgewoi

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Average Age Of people living in Budgewoi

Median Price 4 Bed House

Clockwise from left. Tyson, owner of Pinnacle Performance & Nutrition, Inside the amazing Peachies Hair, Local graffiti, La Bocca Wood fire Pizzeria, Friendly Pelican, Budgewoi Footbridge, ice cream at Kazza’s Kebabs.

Budgewoi is situated on the Northern end of the NSW Central Coast with stunning lakes and beaches at your disposal. Budgewoi is an aboriginal name that translates to “Meeting of Two Waters”, as it’s where Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah adjoins. This beachside suburb is an ideal location for families and retirees wanting the best of both worlds. Providing a coastal lifestyle but still within easy access to the M1. The lakeside and beachside suburb of Budgewoi offers many attractions for both locals and tourists alike. Ride your bike along Budgewoi Lake walking track, go fishing at Jewfish Point, head down to the beach for a swim or simply eat and drink your way through Budgewoi’s hospitality venues. Discover the best things to do in Budgewoi this summer!

There are plenty of things to do in Budgewoi, especially if you’re on a budget. The best things to discover in the area are actually free! Head down to Mackenzie’s Reserve for a picnic in the sun and the little kids can take advantage of the great play equipment. Take a stroll over the Budgewoi Footbridge to Dunkey Island, known as one of the most romantic places in Budgewoi and happens to be the best place on the planet for hide and seek for bigger kids. The footbridge is iconic for the area, especially during Summer with kids jumping off into the water below.

If getting salty and sandy is your thing there are so many great beaches nearby. Budgewoi Beach has stunning views from the south

SMALL FAMILY BUSINESSES AND COLOURFUL LOCALS ARE WHAT MAKE UP THIS BEAUTIFUL BEACHSIDE SUBURB. IT IS A VILLAGE SURROUNDED BY WATER AND GREAT PEOPLE.

taking in Norah Head Lighthouse and northeast views of Bird Island. This beach is better for walking your dog as it is off leash or for fishing or surfing. Over the years the tides have washed away a lot of the sand so it can be tricky to swim here unless you are a confident in the water. For a safe option head a kilometre south and enjoy the patrolled Lakes Beach. This is a great swimming beach and is patrolled by the local surf lifesavers. There is also an incredible cafe here with delicious milkshakes, hot chips with chicken salt and amazing coffee. The best part about Lakes Beach is its accessibility and inclusion for all. Beach wheelchairs are available, with ramps and wheelchair friendly facilities. Fishermen and water sport enthusiasts love the area, as they have two lakes and a beach to choose from. You can access either Lake Munmorah or Budgewoi Lake from the boat ramp next to Budgewoi Bridge. There is a newly built jetty along Budgewoi Creek where you can moor your boat and grab a bite to eat or grab some fishing supplies from Budgewoi Marine Sports. For more serious fishing, cast a line from the beachfront at Jewfish point or along the Budgewoi channel. If you’re wanting to deep sea fish, the closest beachfront boat ramp is in Norah Head, right next to the rockpool or Cabbage Tree Bay.

have a great variety of choice, from Kazza’s Cafe which has been in business over 20 years to La Bocca Pizzeria, there is something to suit every palate. Eat and drink your way through the best Budgewoi Pubs and Restaurants this summer. The Coast Hotel or Budgie Pub to locals is an iconic Budgewoi fixture. Boasting a massive rubber tree that was planted many years ago that now shades the entire beer garden and street surrounds. With live music playing every weekend, pool tables, TAB, beer garden, bottle shop and iconic pub grub you come to expect from a hotel. The fireplace in winter is a welcome addition to warm up your bones. The Olive Tree Brassiere above the pub is a great restaurant overlooking the streets and lake below with wide open windows in summer catching the ocean breeze. For Tapas, wood fire pizza and modern Mediterranean it has great atmosphere and is perfect for large groups or tables for two.

Budgewoi Soccer Club, actually located the next suburb over in Buff Point, is a licensed venue with a great sports bar, great Malaysian food and fantastic playing fields. If it’s Pizza you’re after then Budgewoi has a few to choose from. La Bocca in Budgewoi Circle, serving fantastic pizza right on the water of Budgewoi Creek and hand made with love. Watch the pelicans wander past and enjoy the whole alfresco experience. Budgewoi Pizza Pit has been a family run business in the heart of Budgewoi that started in Lane Cove in 1972 and moved to its current location in 1980. With a giant fish tank in the entry way that delights kids while the parents eat dinner or the famous half price pizza nights on Tuesday and Thursday, the Pizza Pit is a landmark in this coastal suburb. This little town is also lucky enough to have two great Thai restaurants. Ocean Thai is really authentic and has the best chicken cashew nut Clockwise from right. Peachies Hair in Budgewoi Circle, Nails By Belle, Friendly Local at The Coast Hotel, Ocean Blues Seafood. The Famous Pizza Pit and Inside Goddess Bohemian Boutique.

stir fry this side of Sydney. A super busy little takeaway, phone ahead and put your order in and it will be ready in 20 minutes. Kazza’s Kebabs has delicious kebabs, sandwiches, cakes and ice cream and having been in business over 25 years in the same spot you can’t go wrong. No beach-side suburb is complete without the fish and chips shop and there a few around. Munchies has been around for about 35 years and once was the spot of pinball machines and 20 bikes and surfboard out the front while locals waited for their hot chips and pumpkin scallops. Today the pinball machines have gone but the chips are thick and the calamari fresh. Riverside Seafood and Ocean Blues, both in Budgewoi Circle have the freshest fish and the old ticket system and a great place to sit on the jetty nearby, shooing away the seagulls and watch the boats go by. Health Spot Cafe located right next to the Gym is where you go for fabulous smoothies, juices, healthy buddha bowls and gluten free slices.

When it comes to activities you should checkout New Body Fitness run by locals Kelly and Mick. Open 24/7 and with a cardio room, weights room, group fitness room and crèche this local hub is an inexpensive way to keep healthy and to stay social. Halekulani Bowling Club offers all the things you can expect from a bowling club including Barefoot bowls which the younger crowd like. One thing the folk of Budgewoi are lucky enough to have is the most amazing bike path on the Central Coast. Starting at Noraville roundabout this bike/walking path goes along the foreshore of Budgewoi Lake all the way to Charmhaven Bridge. You will come across a few jetty’s, places to rest, homemade swings hanging from the trees and hop scotch drawings on the path by local kids.

If you need a place to rest your head at night, Budgewoi used to only have two places to stay. The Budgewoi Caravan Park or the Hibiscus Motel. Now there are plenty of AirBnB’s in the area but Budgewoi Caravan Park is still the most popular place to stay, and with 1,450 monthly searches you will need to book in advance. Located next to Mackenzie Reserve and situated between Budgewoi Beach and the beautiful Lake Munmorah and close enough to stroll to the cafés and pub for a feed it is a no brainer to stay here. With a pool, jumping pillow, cabins, caravan & camping it is a favourite for tourists and locals.

Health and beauty has really upped its game in this town. While it has always had a few hairdressers, the suburb has really seen a rise in Nails, Lashes, Beauticians & Massage. There are six hairdressers in Budgewoi, some old school barbers and others like Peachies that has been owned and operated by Kylie Skinner for the past ten years and located in the bustling Budgewoi Circle. Also located in this little spot is Pinnacle Performance. Tyson Mah bought this to Budgewoi 4 years ago and hasn’t looked back. Providing advice in sports nutrition, protein powders, clothing, vitamins and general health. All staff work in the health and fitness industry and are super helpful. While you are in the area pop in and say hi to Adam McKee at Body Balance Physio and Pilates who has been sorting out the sore and twisted joints in the town for many years and delighting clients with his reformer Pilates classes daily.

Along with these specialty places there are the small local shops that keep this little town alive. From Dave at Stockade Meats, who for 30 years has kept this butcher shop going even with Coles a hundred metres away. There is a bakery, post office, petrol station, newsagents, ATMs and dress shop where you can always get a park and see locals bumping into each other along Tenth Avenue.