Charmhaven, Central Coast

Werakata National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 44.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Werakata National Park in the Lower Hunter Valley is loved by locals. It's also close to Sydney, which makes for...

The Basin picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 48.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

When you need a city escape, gather the crew and set sail for The Basin picnic area, nestled in the...

Newcastle Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Distance from: 41.7 kms | Price from: Free

Located in the historic Honeysuckle Railway workshops, the Museum is right in the heart of Newcastle. Newcastle Museum brings to...

Red Gum trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Meander through majestic red gum forest backed by water views on the Red Gum trail. It’s an easy walk along...

Mount Olive Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 33.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at Ironbark picnic area, Mount Olive trail is the ideal way to see magnificent views of Glenworth Valley and...

Wyrrabalong National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 8.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Divided into two sections, Wyrrabalong National Park conserves the last patch of coastal rainforest on the Central Coast. Visit this...

The Entrance Skate Park

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Free

The Entrance Skate Park is proof that skate parks are no longer just used by skateboarders, but also BMX bikers,...

Maitland Bay Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 34.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Maitland Bay track is one of Bouddi National Park’s most popular bushwalks. This short, steep walking track begins at Maitland...

Muirs lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

No trip to Jilliby State Conservation Area would be complete without taking the time to enjoy awe-inspiring scenic views from...

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions

Distance from: 42.7 kms | Price from: Free

With its distinctive and architecturally significant Art Deco pavilion, Newcastle Ocean Baths is one of the city's outstanding historic landmarks...

Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 42.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Take a step back in history as well as a walk through nature. At the beginning of the Scotts Point...

Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 36.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14 kilometres of purpose-built bike trails and 20...

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 46.2 kms | Price from: Free

Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre plays host to a wide variety of events, exhibits and activities including Wine Country Bear...

Pelican Beach Road lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Take in the golden sands and sapphire waters of Pelican Beach from Pelican Beach Road lookout. Look to the north...

The Bathers Way

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 42.1 kms | Price from: Free

Newcastle’s Bathers Way is one of the premier coastal walks in New South Wales, stretching six kilometres from Merewether Baths...

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 36.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leggy Point loop walking track weaves through open coastal forest with some jaw-dropping coastal views in Glenrock State Conservation Area....

Stockton sandspit

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 46.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Just north of Stockton Bridge, just 12 kilometres from Newcastle, is a birdwatching haven you have to see to believe....

Mount Bouddi Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 32.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area, Mount Bouddi walking track is a short and easy walk through beautiful bushland...

Mill Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 46.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

This lovely grassy picnic area is the perfect place to stop to enjoy the peace and beauty of Dharug National...

Staples Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 33.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you’re looking for a scenic place to gaze across the expanse of Brisbane Water and Woy Woy Bay, Staples...

Lobster Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 36.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leave the city beaches to the crowds while you spend the day at Lobster beach with barely a soul in...

Newcastle Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 41.9 kms | Price from: Free

Right at the heart of the action, this is one of our most popular beaches. With cafes, beach kiosks, Newcastle...

Strom Loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 32.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Strom loop is a good option for families who enjoy walking or beginner cycling, and want to get a taste...

Somersby Falls walking track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 28.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at one of the most spectacular and popular rest stops on the NSW Central Coast – Somersby Falls picnic area –...

Village Green picnic area and playground

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 39.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Village Green picnic area and playground in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park has plenty of parking, picnic shelters, barbecues and...

Palms picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

While away a couple of hours in this shady, secluded Munmorah haven. With cabbage tree palms enclosing the area, it's...

Wallis Creek Water Garden

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 38.0 kms | Price from: Free

Wallis Creek Watergarden is a specialist nursery and open garden. They specialise primarily in water lilies, lotuses and water plants....

Patonga to Pearl Beach Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 41.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track follows the Great North Walk through the beautiful red gums of Brisbane Water...

Moonee Beach trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dotted with grass trees and with myriad birds winging across your path, this walk through coastal heathland is a delight.The...

Palm Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 43.1 kms | Price from: Free

Palm Beach lies at the end of a long peninsula, the furthest beach from Sydney CBD, fringed by surf on...

Red Hands Cave Walking Track – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 47.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

For an opportunity to see one of the most famous Aboriginal heritage sites in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Red Hands...

Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Free

Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway is an off-road, scenic 12-kilometre shared pathway from The Entrance, which hugs the foreshore of the lake...

Treetops Adventure Newcastle

Amusement and Theme Parks National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 40.4 kms | Price from: $38.00

Treetops Adventure Newcastle is a home among the gum trees.Nestled within the beautiful Blue Gum Regional Park, and only 1...

The Basin track and Mackerel track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 47.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Walking the scenic Basin track and Mackerel track is an excellent way of exploring Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.You can start...

Mount Olive Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 34.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mount Olive lookout is only a short walk from Ironbark picnic area in Popran National Park and offers scenic views...

State Forests of the Watagan Mountains

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 32.4 kms | Price from: Free

'The Watagans' refers to a collection of State Forests - Watagan, Olney, Heaton, Awaba, Ourimbah and Wyong State Forests. These...

The Narrow Place lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 31.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

This lofty vantage point was named by the local Hall family, long-established landowner graziers. They would use the steep narrow...

Marmong Picnic Area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 28.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nestled in the bush within Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area, you’ll find idyllic Marmong picnic area. It’s perfect for families...

Monkey Face lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville...

Warrah Trig cycling loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 40.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

This cycling loop takes in the best the national park has to offer, crossing several fire trails and pausing for...

Marramarra National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 49.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Marramarra National Park is one of the Hawkesbury's best-kept secrets and has to be among the most exciting national parks...

Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 33.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Sometimes referred to as the Dingeldei picnic area, Mount Bouddi picnic area is a great spot for a bush picnic....

Turners Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 29.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts some of the most scenic rainforest in the Newcastle region, and Turners walking track...

Popran National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 35.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Take a step back in time and visit the incredible Popran National Park. From hiking to mountain biking, and horse...

Redhead Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 30.1 kms | Price from: Free

Redhead Beach is at the northern end of a nine mile stretch of coastline, and is known for its stunning...

Minmi Cemetery Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 39.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Minmi Cemetery, only a 200 metre stroll from the park’s main carpark, is a charming and fascinating piece of local...

Lillypilly loop trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

The splendid Lillypilly loop trail allows you to experience the Central Coast’s largest remaining stand of coastal or ‘littoral’ rainforest...

The Welcome Walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 46.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Did you know mangroves are excellent fish nurseries? That there is a plant called sea celery? Or that saltmarsh is...

Wangi Circuit Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

This serene bushwalk through towering trees gives you the feeling you’re a million miles away from the suburbs, though it’s...

Piles Creek loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 31.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you’re looking for a hike with a chance to unwind afterwards, head to Girrakool for Piles Creek loop. Wandering...

Palms circuit track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Re-energise under a canopy of cabbage tree palms on this meandering, short loop through the rainforest of Munmorah.You’ll feel revived...

Rocky Point Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 34.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Bouddi National Park offers plenty of mountain biking opportunities on well-defined trails, also suitable for walking. One of the best...

Riverside Park – Kooragang

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 48.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Located at the northern end of Ash Island, near Newcastle, it's a blissfully peaceful spot with sheltered picnic tables and...

Mooney Mooney nature walk

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 32.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mooney Mooney nature walk links Mooney Mooney and Girrakool, leading through some of the most picturesque parts of Brisbane Water...

Tea Tree Picnic Area and Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Keen surfers will appreciate the sweeping views from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. Inspect the waves and then...

Warrah lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 41.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Warrah lookout offers spectacular views across Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River, making this a great spot to visit all...

TreeTop Adventure Park

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 39.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Whether you're a pre-schooler or the company CEO, from the moment you're strapped into the safety harness you'll become an...

Sensory Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Distance from: 11.2 kms | Price from: Free

Located at Terilbah Reserve, The Entrance North, The Sensory Gardens are a joint project of Central Coast Council and Lions...

Tommos loop and Rocky Ponds cycling loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 33.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Pack a bit of adventure into your day and take your bike for a spin along this mountain biking loop.The...

Salvation Loop Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 47.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

A delightful, easy walking track through unique hanging swamps off West Head Road in the middle of Ku-ring-gai Chase National...