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Avoca Beach and Terrigal Beach are two of the most popular beaches on the Central Coast NSW. But they're not the only ones...
There are 41 beaches on the Central Coast, which stretch over 87 km ofcoast. So nearly half the coast is made up of beaches!
Here are 25 great beaches in alphabetical order. Find a map at the bottom of the page showing their location.
Do you have children? You may also like to read about our favourite family beaches.
1. Avoca Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing & surfing lessons
- Rock pool for kids
- Playground
- Restaurants & cafes
Avoca Beach is one of the most popular holiday spots on theCentral Coast because of comfort and convenience. Relax while your kids swim inthe rock pool. And sip on cocktails at Mojito Joe’s during warm summer nights. Read more...
2. Bateau Bay Beach
Features:
- Rock pools for kids to explore
- Sheltered bay
The 200 m Bateau Bay is a great spot on the Central Coastfor kids. They like to walk over the rock platforms and explorethe rock pools. The bay is backed by Wyrrabalong National Park andis sheltered. Read more...
3. Copacabana Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing
- Rock pool for kids
- Playground
- Cafes
Copacabana Beach, or Copa as the locals call it, is a quiet holiday spot. Avoca residents oftenescape to Copa during summer holidays to get away from the crowds. Read more...
4. Ettalong Beach
Features:
- Calm water
- Playground
- Restaurants & cafes
Ettalong Beach has a reputation on the Central Coast for safe swimming because the water is shallow and sheltered from the swells. It's a great place for families with small children. There are amenities beside the beach, a playground and nice picnic spots. Read more...
5. Forresters Beach
Features:
- Surfing
- Dog-friendly section
Forresters is a long uncrowded beach backed by mansions on top of a hill overlooking the ocean. It's a great spot for walking the dog and a favourite place for surfers. It's not quite secluded but feels like it.
6. Frazer Beach
Features:
- Surfing
- Lifeguards - summer school holidays and Easter
Frazer Beach sits in the natural bush of Munmorah StateConservation Area. You can camp near the beach, fish, bushwalk and explore thepark and nearby beaches. Frazer is a great beach if you want to get away from itall and relax. Parking is $8. Read more...
7. Killcare Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing
- Rock pool for kids
- Food kiosk & restaurant
Killcare Beach is atop contender for the scenery. The attractive kiddies rock pool located at thefoot of the headland is a magnet for toddlers. The surf is often rough but ourchildren like being bashed by the waves near the shore. Read more...
8. Little Beach
Features:
- Surfing
- Rock pools for kids to explore
- Secluded
Little Beach is my favourite relaxing afternoon with the family spot. It’s so peaceful you won’t want to leave. This Central Coast beach is hidden in Bouddi National Park and you have to walk a cruisy 750 metres through a remnant rainforest to get to it. Read more...
9. Lobster Beach
Features:
- Secluded
The secluded Lobster isperfect for recharging the batteries... Located in Broken Bay and tucked inBouddi National Park, the small stretch of sand is peaceful and quiet. Access Lobster by walking on the Flannel Flower walking track.
10. Macmasters Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Ocean pool
- Surfing
- Cafe
The highlights here are the ocean pool and Barefoot Cafe positioned at the foot of the bushland. The ocean pool is toddler-friendly and you can even swim some laps (but it’s not an Olympic size pool). Macmasters is also a fantastic picnic spot. Read more...
11. Maitland Bay
Features:
- Secluded
MaitlandBay wins the title for the best hidden beach on the CentralCoast... The 600 m untouched stretch of sand is tucked in thebushland of Bouddi National Park. The National Park is situated amidan urban area but you couldn't tell from the beach. Read more...
12. Moonee Beach
Features:
- Surfing
Even though Moonee Beach is just a short bushwalk to get there, you feel like you could be anywhere... All you can see is the ocean, the beach and lush bush, and all you can hear is the sound of pounding waves. Moonee Beach is completely untouched.
13. Patonga Beach
Features:
- Calm water near the jetty
- Playground
- Ferry service from Palm Beach
Patonga Beach sits between the Hawkesbury River and Brisbane WaterNational Park. Patonga is the most isolated town in the region. A good day inPatonga means fishing in the creek, swimming, and drinking a cold beer at theHotel. Read more...
14. Pearl Beach
Features:
- Ocean pool
- Playground
- Restaurant & cafe
Pearl Beach is the jewel of the Central Coast. No pun intended. It's located on Broken Bay. And the town is on the edge of Brisbane Water National Park. The best spot to swim is at the southern end of the beach near the ocean pool. Read more...
15. Pelican Beach
Features:
- Surfing
- Secluded
The only signs of life there are surfers and a few people lying on the sand. You're close to civilisation, but feel a hundred miles away. Locals call Pelican “Pelos”. Pelos is hidden in the bushland of Wyrrabalong National Park and is unspoiled.
16. Putty Beach
Features:
- Calm water
- Beginning of Bouddi Coastal Walk
Putty is part of Bouddi National Park so it’s untouched and scenic. The water is calm and beautiful. You need to pay $8 for parking but it’s worth it. Camp at Putty Beach Campground and walk the scenic Coastal Walk, which starts at the end of the beach. Read more...
17. Shelly Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing
- Golf course
- Cafe
Shelly Beach is another gem... The forecourt has just been upgraded, the water is clean, the sand dunes makes it look untouched, and the golf course behind the sand dunes has the most stunning views. Read more...
18. Soldiers Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing
- Food kiosk and cafe
Soldiers Beach is stunning, unspoiled and pristine. It's my absolute best. It has a real holiday feel to it because it’s backed by the bushland of Wyrrabalong National Park and the water is clear. Visit Norah Head Lighthouse while you're there. Read more...
19. Spoon Bay
Features:
- Surfing
Wow! Was my first impression when I came out of the path onto this beach. It took me years before I set foot on Spoon Bay... the beach is unknown to many locals. Spoon Bay is so close to Terrigal yet feels far away from the populous suburb.
Park at the end of Spoon Bay Rd and walk down the short path to the beach through the bush.
20. Tallow Beach
Features:
- Surfing
The steep 1.5 km bush trail that leads to Tallow Beach keeps many tourists away so that makes it an ideal secluded Central Coast beach away from civilisation. If you can manage to carry a surfboard and a tent, it will make it a fun overnight adventure. Read more...
21. Terrigal Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing & surfing lessons
- Rock pool for kids
- Restaurants & cafes
Terrigal is the most urbanised beach on the CentralCoast. It’s also one of the most scenic. The beach is surrounded by qualityrestaurants, cafes and boutiques. The waves are small and it’s a great beach totake surfing lessons. Read more...
22. Terrigal Haven
Features:
- Calm water
- Restaurants & cafes
- Fishing charters
Terrigal Haven is a perfectspot for families with small children. It’s also a good beach on the CentralCoast to kayak, snorkel, fish and stand-up paddle board. The water is calmand there’s ample space around the beach to explore and have a picnic. Read more...
23. Toowoon Bay
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Calm water
- Food kiosk
- Surfing & surfing lessons
- Playground
Toowoon Bay has the most beautiful, teal coloured water inthe area. The water is calm so it’s a favourite with families. There’s a kioskand also a playground and barbecues in the park behind the beach. Read more...
24. Umina Beach
Features:
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- Lifeguards
- Surfing & surfing lessons
- Cafes
- Huge playground
Umina Beach is atop contender for the most scenic beach on the Central Coast. It's also a top family beach.The waves are small and perfect for learning to surf. For goodfood go to Jasmine Greens beside the playground. Read more...
25. Wamberal Beach
Features:
- Lifeguards
- Surfing
- Restaurants & cafes
Wamberal Beach is truly a stunning spot. Escape the crowds of Terrigal and head to Wamberal to surf, swim, fish, play in the lagoon, or lie down on the sand in a secluded spot. Read more...
Map – Central Coast Beaches
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| Location | Canterbury Street, Casino | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 28°51′40″S153°02′18″E / 28.861081°S 153.038215°ECoordinates: 28°51′40″S153°02′18″E / 28.861081°S 153.038215°E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | North Coast | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 805.07 kilometres from Central | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Structure type | Ground | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Station code | CSI | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 22 September 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Casino railway station is a heritage-listed railway station on the North Coast line in New South Wales, Australia. Opening on 22 September 1930, it serves the town of Casino in the Richmond Valley Shire.[1] It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[2]
History[edit]
The original Casino railway station (now named Old Casino railway station) opened on 19 October 1903 when the Murwillumbah line was extended from Lismore, ultimately reaching Grafton in 1905. However, when the North Coast line was extended from Kyogle to the Queensland border, it would not pass through the Old Casino railway station, as that segment of the line would become a branch line to the new mainline. So it was necessary to build a new mainline station to serve Casino. The new Casino railway station opened on 22 September 1930.[3]
The station originally was an island platform. In October 1990, the eastern platform was decommissioned, later being filled in and redeveloped as a coach stop.[4] The Murwillumbah line branches off immediately North of the station, although it has not been used since 2004, the track is still in place and a short distance at Casino is used for occasional shunting movements.
Casino had a locomotive depot with a roundhouse until it closed on 25 July 1986.[5] It reopened in 1996 when it was leased to Northern Rivers Railroad.[6]
Platforms & services[edit]
Central Coast Nsw News
Casino has one platform with a passing loop. Each day the station is served by a northbound XPT service to Brisbane and a southbound service to Sydney. In addition a daily XPT to/from Sydney terminates at Casino.[7]
Central Coast Nsw Casino
NSW TrainLink also operate coach services from the station to Tweed Heads, Robina, Surfers Paradise and Brisbane.[7]
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
| 1 | services to Sydney Central & Brisbane |
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Description[edit]
The heritage-listed complex includes a type 13 brick station building with brick platform (completed in 1930), brick refreshment rooms (completed 1930) and a standard 1915 design roundhouse (completed 1933). Structures at the station include the water column in locomotive depot yard, steel water tank with column attached, 75' turntable (completed 1933) and timber and steel 'Harmon' coal stage (completed 1956). A fibro elevated signal box (1946) was demolished in 2012.[2]
Heritage listing[edit]
Casino station group is an imposing and significant group of buildings in a major country location. The station building is one of the largest standard buildings and with the adjacent refreshment rooms constructed at the same time form the best surviving later period station groups in the state. The locomotive facilities are of high significance, particularly the timber coal loader, which is the last of several of these unique structures on the rail system.[2]
Casino railway station was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria.[2]
The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales.
This item is assessed as historically rare. This item is assessed as scientifically rare. This item is assessed as architecturally rare. This item is assessed as socially rare.[2]
References[edit]
- ^Casino Station NSWrail.net
- ^ abcde'Casino Railway Station and yard group'. New South Wales State Heritage Register. Office of Environment and Heritage. H01111. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^North Coast Line NSWrail.net
- ^'Signalling & Safeworking' Railway Digest December 1990 page 447
- ^'North Coast Report' Railway Digest October 1986 page 322
- ^'The Northern Rivers Railroad' Railway Digest December 1996 page 28
- ^ ab'North Coast timetable'. NSW Trainlink. 7 September 2019.
Attribution[edit]
This Wikipedia article was originally based on Casino Railway Station and yard group, entry number 01111 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales and Office of Environment and Heritage 2018 under CC-BY 4.0licence, accessed on 2 June 2018.
External links[edit]
Media related to Casino railway station at Wikimedia Commons
- Casino station details Transport for New South Wales