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Take 8 minutes’ walk/3 minutes’ drive from the motel, you can reach the Entrance Town Centre. There you can find Memorial Park, Australian Light Horses Monument, Vera's Water Garden, the Entrance Waterfront Playground, the Entrance Skate Park, etc. The Entrance Memorial Park is located at the heart of the town and features a band stand,a grassy area with stunning lake views. Situated right on the foreshore next to Memorial Park is Vera's Water Garden and The Entrance Waterfront Playground, they are the main playing field for kids and also good places for the parents to sit back and relax while the children play. Apart from that, you can also find the shopping centre in town centre and the Entrance Market which open 9am-2pm every Saturday.

This is the only ocean pool on the Central Coast with free access all year around. These baths were constructed between the year 1938 and 1965 and started initially as a rock pool, but now an engineering masterpiece. It’s only 4 mins drive/15 mins walk from the motel. Put on your bathing suit and have a dip in the Entrance Ocean Baths. You will find a 50-metre pool for adults and a children’s pool and the necessary associated facilities.

The Entrance Coast to Lake Scenic Walk is a self-guided walk which cover over 7.6km and including 4 sections. It connects pedestrians to the attractions, landmarks, and facilities around this beautiful area. To cover the walk, you may spend 1.5 hours if you are a fast walker, or up to 3 hours at an easy stroll. During the walk you can enjoy the picnic and barbecue areas, beaches, lookout, ocean baths, outdoor fitness station, cafes, galleries and filtered water station. Sections 1, 3 and 4 of the walk are fully accessible to all abilities, prams and bicycles. Section 2 requires beach access and walking on rock platforms.

If you'd like a peaceful day travelling the waters around the motel, there are plenty of opportunities to choose from. Woy Woy to Empire Bay Service, Palm Beach Service, Patonga to Palm Beach Service, Scenic Hawkesbury River Cruise and The Cockatoo Ferry. Let’s take Woy Woy to Empire Bay Service as an example. It is operated by Central Coast Ferries as a regular ferry service between Woy Woy, Saratoga, Davistown and Empire Bay 7 days a week on the New South Wales Central Coast. Central Coast Ferries cruise up the Cockle and Lintern Channels and across Paddys Channel to Woy Woy on a daily basis. A round trip takes around 1 hour and for visitors to this area you can take a leisurely break in your journey to do the Illoura Reserve Walk, which is a historical look at the region, and the award winner Davistown RSL is a highly recommend choice for your lunch.

Located at Somersby on the Central Coast of NSW, about 50 kilometres (a one-hour drive) north of Sydney and one-hour drive south of Newcastle, is the award winning Australian Reptile Park. In 1940s, the park was established by Eric Worrell at the Ocean Beach Aquarium Umina Beach. It was renamed the Australian Reptile Park and moved to Wyoming in 1950s. Then a second move to Somersby occurred in 1990s. The park is heavily involved in the snake and spider venom collection program which save thousands of lives. It is home to a variety of native Australian wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries, Tasmanian devils, Komodo dragons, etc. Get up close with the Australian animals and enjoy the interactive exhibits such as the Lost World of Reptiles, Spider World, Frog Hollow and Platypus House.

The golden sand, picturesque trees, vibrant cafe strips and dramatic headland are exactly what make Central Coast the most popular holiday spot in Australia. There are many patrolled beaches along the coastline such as Lakes Beach, Soldiers Beach,The Entrance North, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach, Terrigal Beach. Most of them offer toilets, carpark, cafe, BBQ area and playground. Beaches on the Central Coast are pristine and uncrowded, making a swim or surf outing an enjoyable and wonderful experience. In The North Entrance，energetic surf averages 1.6 metres and features a double bar system running the length of the beach. Moreover, for those who like snorkelling or pro-dive in shallow water, there are some great spots in Toowoon Bay and Bateau Bay, where you can explore the surrounds in calmer water and enjoy Sand Rays or play with the fishes which hiding in the kelp beds. Apart from that, for those who immerse themselves in adventures can hire a kayak and discover the most beautiful remote beaches of the Central Coast region. Beaches and Activities on the Central Coast

Located at the headland on Central Coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean is the Norah Head Lighthouse. The building is 27.5 metres high, topped by a blue stone gallery. It was built in 1903 as an operating beacon for shipping. Norah Head Lighthouse is the last James Barnet style lighthouse to be constructed and the last staffed lighthouse in New South Wales.Tours through the lighthouse operate every half hour daily from 10am to 1pm. Enjoy the atmosphere and history of the lighthouse with an experienced and knowledgeable guide by any chance. You can enjoy the Maritime shipwrecks stories when experience the breathtaking ocean views.

With a viticultural history dating back to the early 1800s, The Hunter Valley is Australia's premier and oldest wine growing region. It’s home to more then 150 wineries, including family-run boutique operations and world-renowned brands such as Semillon and Shiraz. Most wineries are located south of the Hunter River and offer cellar door wine tastings and informative vineyard tours covering everything from grape growing methods, the wine producing process and wine appreciation. Apart from the wine tasting and cheese tours, restaurants aplenty, sweeping landscapes and mobs of kangaroos make this place a fabulous holiday destination. Recreational opportunities include enjoying spas and golf courses, boating on the Hunter River, taking hot-air-balloon flight, joining the helicopter tour and fly over the Sydney Harbour, visiting the various museums, enjoying 4-wheel driving tours of nearby Yengo National Park, hiking and mountain biking. The magic starts just 75 minutes’ drive (80 miles) from the motel. Come and take yourself to a country getaway like no other.

The Wyong Milk Factory was established in 1900s and has been restored, saved and salvaged into an area where the whole family can enjoy! Come and discover this place. You can taste and purchase the local premium handmade chocolate and a stack of the best cheeses in Australia at the resident cheese and chocolate factories. Or you can break your day and hire a kayak or rowboat travel along the Wyong river. Apart from that, you can visit the cafe or enjoy the live music and have a drink in the rustic beer garden at Wyong Milk Tavern. Come for a tour, it’s one of the most interesting things to do on the Central Coast and worth to spend a few hours and relax here.