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, 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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