central coast

The Central Coast is a peri-urban region lying on the Pacific Ocean in northern-eastern New South Wales, Australia. The region is situated north of Sydney, which is filled with subtropical national parks, forests and also encompasses the major coastal waterways of Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lakes and southern Lake Macquarie. The region's hinterland, which …
The Central Coast is a peri-urban region lying on the Pacific Ocean in northern-eastern New South Wales, Australia. The region is situated north of Sydney, which is filled with subtropical national parks, forests and also encompasses the major coastal waterways of Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lakes and southern Lake Macquarie. The region's hinterland, which has fertile valleys, rural farmland and wineries, and also includes the Watagan Mountains. The Central Coast is known for its regional coastal towns like Terrigal, The Entrance, Ettalong Beach, Budgewoi and Bateau Bay with resorts and holiday parks, which feature many expansive beaches and lagoons with surfing and coastal tracks, as well as scenic views. Gosford is the main commercial hub and gateway.
  • Population: 346,596 (2021) (10th)
  • Location: 77 km (48 mi) NNE of Sydney · 86 km (53 mi) SW of Newcastle
  • Area: 1,681 km² (649.0 sq mi)
  • LGA(s): Central Coast Council
  • State electorate(s): Gosford · Swansea · Wyong · Terrigal · The Entrance
  • Federal division(s): Dobell · Robertson · Shortland
  • Time zone: AEST (UTC+10)
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