Wyong

Outdoor adventures 

Wyong is a great launchpad for experiencing the forests and waterways that criss-cross through the area’s national parks. Watagans National Park is a beautiful string of forests, where you can try mountain biking, bushwalking, abseiling, zip-lining, paintball games and off-road adventures. 

Abseiling, Watagans National Park

At TreeTop Adventure Park, you can soar through the treetops of Ourimbah State Forest on zip-lines or flying foxes, and there are supervised courses for kids as young as three. The Jilliby State Conservation Area is popular for 4WD touring, mountain biking, horse riding and bushwalking.  

TreeTops Central Coast, Wyong Creek

Rugged surf beaches and other aquatic adventures await in Bateau Bay, Toowoon Bay, The Entrance and Norah Head. A range of water sports can also be enjoyed on Tuggerah Lake and the surrounding coastal lagoons. Take the 25 minute drive from Wyong to Crackneck Point lookout, a vantage point near Bateau Bay for spotting whales on their annual migration. 

Toowoon Bay, Central Coast

Tee off 

A short drive from Wyong is the picturesque Kooindah Waters Golf Club, a championship 18-hole golf course. Part of Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast, the luxury golf resort also houses Karinyas Restaurant and Wine Bar, where you can book in for a stylish dinner, or stay overnight and wake up with views of the golf course. 

Kooindah Waters Golf Club, Wyong

Food & drink 

Head to the lovingly restored Wyong Milk Factory to sample handmade local produce, including Little Creek Cheese and Luka Chocolates. For more sweet treats, try the dessert bar at The Marshmallow Co., found in the historic Chapman Building and Gallery Precinct, home to more lovely cafes and shops. For something different, you can have brunch of picnic with alpacas at Iris Lodge Alpacas.  

Iris Lodge Alpacas, Jilliby

Where to stay 

Wyong has several accommodation options including the boutique Grand Hotel Wyong and the convenient Chittaway Motel. You can also stay at the luxury golf resort Mercure Kooindah Waters or at one of the nearby beach towns.  

Mercure Kooindah Waters, Central Coast

Getting there 

Wyong is a one hour 30 minute drive north from Sydney and around one hour 10 minutes south from Newcastle. You can also catch a train direct from Sydney to Wyong Station, with the journey taking around one hour and 45 minutes.