The Central Coast: Feel good on a world-class eco adventure

Unearth a diverse map of sustainable experiences each aiming to care for and connect you with the wonders of the natural world.

SEE THE ECO ITINERARY

Ready to unearth Australia's award-winning, certified ECO Destination?

From feeding alpacas, to shucking oysters, from paddling waterways to whale-spotting on the Humpback Highway - the Central Coast of New South Wales offers you an awe-inspiring world of natural adventure! As our guest, we welcome you to a diverse destination rich with immersive green experiences led by locally-run legends dedicated to sustainable practices.

Start your journey with a glimpse of our stunning ECO Destination and prepare to pick your top experiences below...

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What's an eco adventure look like in 60 seconds?

two tourists on eco boat whale watching in awe

Credit: Remy Brand x Destination Central Coast

Your ultimate ECO adventure tour starts here

As a guest, the best way to feel the importance of our ECO Destination is to tour the Central Coast's champion sustainable experiences. This ultimate 4-day eco itinerary takes you on a sustainable journey across the breathtaking NSW Central Coast, led by its most exciting, luxury, immersive experiences in nature! Do it in a few days or at your own pace, returning in different seasons to tick them all off.

FOLLOW THE ITINERARY

Choose an authentic ECO Certified experience

More certified sustainable experiences

Seal & Dolphin Adventure tour

Terrigal Ocean Tours

Afternoon Alpaca Experience

Iris Lodge Alpacas

Tree Ropes courses

Treetops Adventure Central Coast

Centre tour at Terrigal

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Bells Day Spa

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

The Wild Flower restaurant

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Kitchen garden tours

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Bells Bakery & Larder

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Top nature stops in our ECO Destination

How many have you set foot in across the Central Coast?

Strickland State Forest

Family and dog-friendly

Munmorah State Conservation Area

Northern Central Coast hiking & camping

Crackneck Point Lookout

Whale watching, paragliding & picnics

Brisbane Water National Park

Diverse bushwalks and epic views

Captain Cook Lookout

+ Winney Bay accessible lookout

Bouddi National Park

The Coastal Walk

Ourimbah State Forest

Kid-friendly MTB trails

Book your eco stay on the Central Coast

Australia's exclusive luxury lodge

Pretty Beach House

NEW The Lodges

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Cottages, villas & suites

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Lakeview villas

Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Glamping bell tent experience

Noonaweena

B&B Couple stays

Noonaweena

Group accommodation

Noonaweena

Lakeside rooms

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Featured eco stay

Luxury coastal tri-level lodges at Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa nestled on the Bouddi Peninsula of the Central Coast, complete with a private heated magnesium pool, rooftop ocean views and generous inclusions.

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An eco experience well beyond words

The NSW Central Coast proudly upholds national certification with Ecotourism Australia. This proves our commitment to sustainable tourism is credible, authentic and extends well beyond words into action. Importantly - it makes it easy for conscious travellers to plan a greener Central Coast adventure!

By visiting the Central Coast, you and your crew can explore several nationally certified experiences as a responsible guest, plus many more on their sustainability journey. You'll be supporting our local 'Eco Advocate' community with your visit, who are leading the way daily with an unwavering respect for protecting the environment at the heart of their craft.

OUR ECO JOURNEY

Discovering an ECO Destination

The NSW Central Coast is a globally certified ECO Destination - one of the first in Australia! As a traveller who cares about their footprint, discover why your visit to our ECO Destination is so valuable:

💚 You can easily book with trusted ECO Certified businesses who support sustainability values

💚 Local products are often used in sustainable experiences, creating fruitful partnerships

💚 The destination is managed responsibly, guided by UN Sustainable Development Goals criteria

💚 Local communities benefit from growing ecotourism, especially when guests take our Sustainability Pledge

💚 You can simply #Take3fortheSea to help remove plastic waste from nature!

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