Attractions near The Entrance

The bush backyard of Newcastle and the Central Coast is a hiker’s and boatie’s paradise - bushwalking, canoeing, kayaking, and other water sports await. Come

Located between Umina Beach and Ettalong Beach at the southern end of the Central Coast and nestled within the protection of Broken Bay you will

Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales with both free-roaming Australian animals and ancient Aboriginal rock art sites! Walk

Glenworth Valley has over 200 quality horses that cater for all riders. Their friendly staff will select a horse to suit your riding ability, from

Glenworth Valley is one of Australia's largest horse riding and outdoor adventure centres, located in the hinterland of the New South Wales Central Coast, located

If you only have the time or energy to walk one track in Wallarah, then take the Coastal walking track for the best of everything

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

Starting at Ironbark picnic area, Mount Olive trail is the ideal way to see magnificent views of Glenworth Valley and Popran National Park. Whether you're

Aptly named 248 trail because it's 248 metres above sea level, this is a fantastic trail for mountain biking, horse riding and walking. The ride

Go walking along Hominy Creek walking track in Popran National Park to the picturesque crystal clear waters of Emerald Pool. Branching off Mount Olive trail,

Muirs Lookout at Jilliby State Conservation Area displays amazing scenic views from the Watagan Range overlooking neighbouring townships. No trip to Jilliby State Conservation Area

Olney State Forest is in the Watagan Mountains near the Central Coast. Numerous free picnic, camping areas and walking trails are available in this family-friendly

Barrenjoey Lighthouse stands at Barrenjoey Head at Palm Beach on Sydney's northern beaches. Built in 1881, this heritage lighthouse is an iconic Sydney attraction.

Caves Beach is well known for its namesake - a network of sea caves at the southern end of the beach, which can be explored

Finite Gallery was established by Leslie Duffin in 2013. Originally situated in a former service station, Finite Gallery recently relocated by moving across the road

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

Popran National Park on the NSW central coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing. Take a step

Palm Beach is the exclusive, high-end of Sydney's long stretch of the Northern Beaches; it is everything you'd expect from the insular-peninsula amid the playground

Dobell House is the home and studio of Sir William Dobell, one of Australia's greatest artists, on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie. Explore Sir

The Bible Garden is a quiet, contemplative, garden made up of a series of gently descending, intimate grassed terraces that lead down to a viewing

Blacksmiths Beach is a patrolled beach popular with families at the southern end of a sandy nine mile stretch of coastline.

Definitely not for the fainthearted, this challenging steep track is ideal for adventurous bushwalkers and mountain bikers who love to test themselves. Dubbo Gully trail

Rathmines Heritage Centre is Lake Mac's newest exhibition venue! Based in Rathmines Theatre, the centre will host a range of changing exhibitions focused on the

Located in Sydney's north, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park combines important history with scenic beauty, making it perfect for school excursions. Bobbin Head is a great

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

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

With over 800 Aboriginal sites recorded across Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, each one is a visible reminder of the rich Aboriginal heritage of the region.

Experience the many pleasures of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) at any level you choose. Avalon Stand Up Paddle is an ASI Accredited SUP School, and

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

Newport faces due east so is open to swell coming from any direction. A jumble of rocks 250 metres south of the north headland known

Over the last decade or so Avalon has become the favoured "sea-change" destination for Sydney-siders looking to adopt the surfer lifestyle. As a result, the

A popular picnic spot with daytrippers in summer, Boarding House Dam picnic area offers all the amenities, as well as local history, paddling, and hiking

Starting at the Boarding House Dam picnic area, Circuit walking track offers you an easy hike along the creek as it threads through pristine native

Located in the northern outskirts of Sydney, Muogamarra Nature Reserve is an extraordinary place, and it’s easy to see why. It's open around spring time

Mona Vale rock pool is situated on the tip of a sand spit near the northern end of Mona Vale Beach. There are two rock

Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing a variety of visitor experiences and spectacular lookouts showcasing views over the

Locals love this spot, and who could blame them? At the southern end of Awaba Bay Foreshore walk, Alexanders picnic area provides a peaceful and

Mona Vale is effectively two separate beaches separated by a broad ocean rock platform. Waves that roll in along the southern edge of the platform

Ever dreamt of completing the legendary Great North walk? Why not try a taster, without wearing out your walking boots? Great North walk - Ku-ring-gai

For a great experience that highlights the best of the Aboriginal art in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, step out on Aboriginal Heritage walk.