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Central Coast

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Central Coast’s new luxury lodges raise the bar

With five-star resort facilities, concierge service and a lauded eatery on-site, you’ll want for nothing.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Glamtainers are a revelation for those who like the idea of camping in the great outdoors but are daunted by the set-up, leaky air mattresses and midnight run to the amenities block.

Glamtainers, NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, Umina review: Accommodation will win over non-campers

Glamtainers are a revelation for those who like the idea of camping in the great outdoors but are daunted by the set-up.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Some of the creativity you can enjoy in this arty enclave on the Central Coast.

Makers and creators: The Central Coast’s vibrant art scene explored

The Central Coast is a great getaway for its beaches, shimmering lagoons and stunning natural vistas. Beyond the expected sun, water and scenery, however, the region’s arts and culture scene has been quietly flourishing. Here is just some of the creativity you can enjoy in this arty enclave.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Central Coast is a laidback place with a lot to offer,

Get your dose of art, food and nature on the Central Coast

There are few places in this world where you can have it all, where you can blend the natural with the cultural, where you can shop and dine and explore and just take it easy all in the one spot. But the NSW Central Coast is such a place.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The Greenhouse Retreat, a once-humble fibro shack is now a luxurious seaside retreat.

The Greenhouse Retreat review, Central Coast, NSW: The beach house of your dreams

Bounded by Brisbane Water National Park on NSW's Central Coast is the secluded village of Pearl Beach.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
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Wandering through the passageways, I felt as though I’d got lost in a wonderful bazaar.

Ettalong, NSW, things to do: A taste of Italian style, closer to home

Many of us have had to cancel overseas holiday plans over the past year, and I'm sure I'm far from the only one to miss out on a trip to Italy. Fortunately, I found la bella vita without leaving Australia.

  • by Karen Halabi
Bouddi National Park.

Central Coast, NSW travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

The best secret beach, great places to eat and wonderful walks are here in our guide.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Turn the volume up to 11 in a Tesla.

Elon Musk's Tesla road trip in NSW: It doesn't get more fun than this

The car's three modes are Chill, Sports and – wait for it – Ludicrous.

  • by Keith Austin
Backpacker haven is all grown up ... Airlie Beach, Queensland.

Summer is coming: Australia's best beach towns

With summer just around the corner, Ute Junker leaves no grain of sand unturned in her guide to the best beach towns on Australia's east coast.

Three times the length of any tree-base zipline in the world: The Crazy Rider.

TreeTop Crazy Rider: Riding the world's longest roller-coaster zipline

It's hard to concentrate when you're about to make a steep six-storey descent to the forest floor below.

  • by ​Carla Grossetti

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