Woy Woy

Waterfront restaurants 

Grab a seat on the deck at the stylish Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf for lunch and savour a local seafood feast and stunning views over the water to Pelican Island. Alternatively, you can get your meal to go from the on-site seafood market. Another dining spot with sweeping water views is the Bayview Hotel from their beer garden and Frankie’s Rooftop Bar.

Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf, Woy Woy

More great restaurants in Woy Woy include Young Barons, which serves up house-made pasta; Ela Mesa, a popular Greek restaurant with live music, and KB Thai. In nearby  Ettalong Beach, soak up ocean views at Box on the Water or enjoy great coffee and all-day brunch at Lords of Pour. You’ll find stews, curries and cakes at Locomotive Station in the neighbouring town of Tascott. 

KB Thai, Woy Woy - Credit: KB Thai

Outdoor adventures 

Bring your mountain bike and explore tracks through Brisbane Water National Park, like Tommos loop and Rocky Ponds cycling loop. Hike to the top of Staples lookout for fabulous views over Mount Wondabyne, the park’s highest point. Or take in Woy Woy at a more sedate pace with a round of golf at Everglades Country Club. 

Staples Lookout, Brisbane Waters National Park

On the water 

To appreciate the area’s natural beauty, catch a scenic round trip ferry ride from Woy Woy Wharf, which takes about an hour and glides through the waterways of Brisbane Water and the Cockle Channel. Alternatively, join Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures for a wine and seafood kayak tour of Woy Woy Bay and Brisbane Water. 

Kayaking, Glenworth Valley

Where to stay 

Woy Woy has some lovely holiday houses like waterfront Inlet or stay at the Bayview Hotel which has twin, double and family rooms. Nearby in Ettalong is the 4-star Mantra Hotel and you’ll find the NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort in Umina.  

The Inlet, Woy Woy - Credit: Accom Holidays Ettalong Beach

Getting there 

Woy Woy is a one hour 15 minute drive north from Sydney and around 90 minutes south from Newcastle. You can also catch the train direct from Sydney, with the journey taking around one hour 15 minutes. Hop on a Central Coast Ferry from Woy Woy Wharf to connect to other towns on Brisbane Water.