Wyong Area

Breathe in the beach & bush

With lush hinterland to the west and Tuggerah Lake and the ocean to the east, there’s a lot to love about the Central Coast town of Wyong. Easy beachside living is a given here, but Wyong is also a stone’s throw from must-sees like Yarramalong Valley, the six state forests that make up The Watagans and Norah Head Lighthouse. Don’t leave town without exploring the lake’s cycleway.

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Beaches & water sports

Uncover the charms of the area’s pretty seaside towns such as Bateau Bay, Toowoon Bay, The Entrance and Norah Head. Relax on quiet beaches in Wyrrabalong National Park, enjoy waterside picnics and barbecues or explore the foreshore and ocean baths at The Entrance.

Toowoon Bay - Central Coast

Toowoon Bay, Central Coast

Water sports are a popular drawcard to the Wyong area, with the sparkling Tuggerah Lake on one side and aquamarine Pacific Ocean on the other. There are great surfing and fishing spots along the coastline, while the shallow lake is popular for kayaking, sailing and waterskiing. You can cycle or walk around the lake foreshore on the 12km Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway.

Scenic view of cycleway at Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway, The Entrance

Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway, The Entrance - Credit: Brooke Longford | Central Coast Council

Outdoor adventures

There are more outdoor adventures to be had around Tuggerah and Wyong, both a short drive from the beaches. Meet farm animals and enjoy pony rides at the Amazement Farm and Fun Park, where you will find a network of mazes that kids will love. At TreeTop Adventure Park, soar through the forest canopy on zip-lines and the thrilling 1km Crazy Rider, one of the longest rollercoaster zip-lines in the world.

Treetop Crazy Rider at Treetop Adventure Park in Tuggerah, Central Coast

Treetop Crazy Rider at Treetop Adventure Park in Tuggerah, Central Coast

Enjoy mountain biking, bushwalking, horse riding and 4WD touring in The Watagans, a beautiful chain of state forests and mountains. Olney State Forest is a paradise for campers, while the 4WD-only Jilliby State Conservation Area is a natural wonderland for adventure and bird-watching, home to more than 130 bird species.

Friends enjoying a walk through Watagans National Park in Lake Macquarie, North Coast

Watagans National Park, Lake Macquarie

More things to do

The Wyong area hosts a vibrant events calendar that includes festivals, markets, shows and live music events. Keep the kids happy at the splash pool and historic carousel on the waterfront at The Entrance, and visit the Norah Head Lighthouse for more heritage.

Couple enjoying the scenic coastal views from atop the Norah Head Lighthouse, Norah Head

Norah Head Lighthouse, Norah Head

Getting there

The Wyong area’s attractions are within easy reach, a one hour 30 minute drive north from Sydney and one hour 10 minute drive south from Newcastle. You can also catch a train direct from Sydney to Wyong Station, with the journey taking around one hour 45 minutes. Buses connect many of the towns throughout the area.

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