Growing Tourism on the NSW Central Coast

A multi-year tourism content development project led by Destination Central Coast

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Credit: James Horan x Destination Central Coast

Explore more of the Central Coast than you've ever seen before

And discover why it's impossible to see it all in one weekend!

The NSW Central Coast is set for increased visitation and a further boost to the local economy now that our team at Destination Central Coast, of Central Coast Council, has completed a huge multi-year tourism content development project.

We're proud to announce several newly created digital content hubs - or "visitor inspiration centres" - are now available on the destination website for tourists and locals alike to discover lesser known areas of the Central Coast region. We've collaborated with many local tourism operators, creatives and regional stakeholders including Darkinjung LALC, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Destination Sydney Surrounds North, and Destination NSW, to develop the project, which also provided the opportunity to support local travel writers, photographers, videographers, talent agencies and web developers, mapping and specialist trail consultants.

This grant funded project supports economic and social recovery for regional communities impacted by bushfire, such as the Central Coast, and since 2021 has enabled the development of multiple fresh online content hubs on LoveCentralCoast.com that showcase and promote a diverse range of local tourism products, services and experiences.

Fresh experiences

Our new online "visitor inspiration hubs" will now help travellers and locals plan a trip to try the Central Coast's impressive array of lesser-known experiences! This includes curated experiences across our nature, waterways, coastlines, Aboriginal culture, the arts, the hinterland, cuisines, heritage, wellness, shopping, local makers, creators and even destination weddings. Start exploring your area of interest below!

Credit: Nicholas Price x Destination Central Coast

Credit: Benny Gamlin x Destination Central Coast

Trails

Whether you're exploring by foot, wheels, boat or horse, there's an inspiring range of routes across the NSW Central Coast region. We invite you to tour through some of the Central Coast's impressive network of shared pathways, lake loops, cycling trails, and bridleways. Everyone can explore any day, any time, for free!

EXPLORE TRAILS

Host an Event

Plan your next event on the Central Coast! From Destination weddings to business events, and sporting competitions to school excursions - our region has many vibrant, diverse live event opportunities, services and venues just waiting for you to harness them in your plans.

HOST AN EVENT

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Credit: Carmen Glenn x Destination Central Coast

New visitor inspiration hubs to explore

Our destination’s new online "visitor inspiration centres" focus on key tourism themes most affected by the bushfires, designed to raise the profile of niche tourism products and experiences. This extends across areas such as Ecotourism and Nature tourism, Agritourism, Aboriginal tourism, Trails, Destination weddings, Sports events, and School excursions. These hubs provide inspirational, bookable options on where to stay, eat and drink, and things to do across the Central Coast.

The new information hubs will directly impact the Central Coast visitor economy by driving off-peak visitation in diverse locations across the region and promoting an increased length of stay. After all, it's impossible to explore all that the Central Coast offers in just one weekend!

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Nature experiences

Immerse yourself in nature's awe on the Central Coast, where more than half of our world is green.

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Central Coast Hinterland

Country escapes by the coastline: take the scenic route through the Central Coast hinterland.

Waterways & Coastlines

The Central Coast is home to a waterworld like no other in Australia.

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Aboriginal experiences

Authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences thousands of years in the making, found among one of the largest growing Aboriginal communities in Australia.

Local Makers & Creators

Step gently into the world of the Central Coast's incredibly talented local Maker & Creator community.

Wellness experiences

Love yourself sick on the Central Coast: find green therapy to feed your soul and lux treatments to replenish your body.

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Shop the Coast

Where to hunt for vintage and vinyl, meet makers and producers at local markets, and source gorgeous coastal boutique fashion.

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The Arts scene

Art or adventure, or both? Explore Central Coast gallery and theatre destinations.

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Destination weddings

The ultimate guide to weddings on the Central Coast! Love is in the (sea) air.

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Sporting competitions

The Central Coast is serious about sport. Plan your next competition in our region, from a touch-footy tournaments, a meeting of mountain bikers, friendly game of golf or a serious surf session.

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School excursions

From animal encounters and cultural experiences to camp classics and adrenaline-loaded adventures, the Central Coast is best in class when it comes to school excursions.

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History & Heritage

Dip deeper into days gone by: discover the rich heritage of the Central Coast region.

Cuisine & Culture

From culinary to epicuniary delights, oysters to cocktails to farm to fork, taste your way through our region led by your senses.

Trails

Seek a self-guided tour through some of the Central Coast's impressive network of shared pathways, lake loops, cycling trails, and bushwalks.