Waterways & Coastlines
Dive in: Central Coast waterways are waiting to be explored
Life on the Central Coast is defined by its interconnected waterways. For thousands of years, the salt marshes and streams, lagoons and lakes, rivers and estuaries adjacent to the Pacific coast have nourished a delicate and complex ecosystem, home to hundreds of species of marine life and plants.
With vast lakes to the north, hidden natural creeks and lagoons deep in the national parks and a stunning coastline that welcomes early morning swimmers and sunset surfers, the Central Coast is also a destination that offers endless water adventures.
Whether you’re wading in, paddling out, slipping under, walking along, swimming through or simply admiring from the shore, the Central Coast's waterways and coastlines will offer you an incredible fresh perspective on the destination - dive in!
Photo credit: Keira Trainor
A journey straight to the source...
Way more to explore beneath the surface...
Waves of aqua attractions to dip into
Waves of aqua attractions to dip into
After a stunning secluded beach spot, or a calm cruise along the scenic river? The Central Coast has something to slide into...
Credit: David Ross x Destination Central Coast
Photo by James Horan
Waterway destinations: from the streams to the sea
Catch a break at the best Central Coast surfing spots
The Central Coast is a surfer's playground, with its salty town culture and beautiful beaches setting the scene for wave-inspired days, and with this guide to the hottest surfing spots to explore all around the Central Coast it's time to pack the boards and take-off.
Into the Deep Blue: exploring the Coast
From paddling out at Avoca to watching a whale breach off the bow and diving a world-class wreck, the Central Coast has an incredible range of Ocean Adventures to embark on
This project has been funded under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
