Donna’s guidebook to the Entrance and Surrounds
Sightseeing
Nice beach however a bit of a hike to get there and amenities are a fair way from beach. Not usually as busy as other beaches
30 locals recommend
Bateau Bay Beach
Bateau Bay Beach AccessNice beach however a bit of a hike to get there and amenities are a fair way from beach. Not usually as busy as other beaches
Great for snorkelling with amenities and cafe on beach. Parking can be tricky on weekends particularly.
22 locals recommend
Toowoon Bay Beach
Great for snorkelling with amenities and cafe on beach. Parking can be tricky on weekends particularly.
Nice lookout and you can do a tour of the lighthouse. Also you can walk down to the beach and explore the rock pools.
125 locals recommend
Norah Head Lighthouse
40 Bush StNice lookout and you can do a tour of the lighthouse. Also you can walk down to the beach and explore the rock pools.
Nice views and if the season is right, to spot a whale... Part of a national park so can also do a spot of bushwaling along the clifftop if you so desire.
82 locals recommend
Crackneck Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal WalkNice views and if the season is right, to spot a whale... Part of a national park so can also do a spot of bushwaling along the clifftop if you so desire.
Food scene
The Lakes Hotel
201 The Entrance RdGood reasonably priced food and mid weeks deals
My favourite restaurants
Nice beach for surfing and boogie boarding. Amenities and great cafe close by too.
Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Shelly Beach RoadNice beach for surfing and boogie boarding. Amenities and great cafe close by too.
LOS DOS HOMBRES
3 Victoria AveGreat BYO reasonably priced Mexican Restaurant
Saigon Chopsticks (Vietnamese Street Food & Coffee)
151 The Entrance RoadReasonably priced yummy Vietnamese food.
The Pocket Coffee House
35 Coral StreetGreat Coffee and good food too.
Shopping
Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveHuge shopping centre if you are into shopping.
Westfield Tuggerah
50 Wyong RdBig shopping centre with loads of specialty shops
Bateau Bay Square
12 Bay Village RdShopping - small centre
Neighbourhoods
Great Beach, lots of shops and cafes. Terrigal Haven lookout has great views
116 locals recommend
Terrigal
Great Beach, lots of shops and cafes. Terrigal Haven lookout has great views
This is about a 40 min drive but it is a great beach with caves on the beach if you do fancy a day trip
152 locals recommend
Caves Beach
This is about a 40 min drive but it is a great beach with caves on the beach if you do fancy a day trip
A day out
This is a nice day out but about 1.5 hours away. recommend Audrey Wilkinson winery for views, Sabboros Dessert Bar for amazing desserts (need to book) Bionnorie Dairy for cheeses and tastings, 3 fat blokes cafe and cheeses also, Hunter valley Chocolate company and Tulloch wines has a bit of everything.... theres a start ....
50 locals recommend
Hunter Region
This is a nice day out but about 1.5 hours away. recommend Audrey Wilkinson winery for views, Sabboros Dessert Bar for amazing desserts (need to book) Bionnorie Dairy for cheeses and tastings, 3 fat blokes cafe and cheeses also, Hunter valley Chocolate company and Tulloch wines has a bit of everything.... theres a start ....
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Hunter Valley Wine Tastings
They wont let you in without booking
Customs and culture
You need a license to fish unless under 12
This can be obtained from the Department of Fisheries online and you can purchase for a day or a few days or annually.
Ways to save
Lots of mid weeks deals at restaurants and cafes
This is also generally outside of school holiday periods also.