Guidebook for Gorokan
Parks & Nature
Craigie Park
A Place Where the Kids can play and explore after a quick walk along the lakefront
Gorokan Mini Park
A Great Little Park where the kids can climb, slide and feel free!
Soldiers Beach
Nearest Patrolled Surf Beach to the house
75 Shelly Beach Rd
75 Shelly Beach RoadShelly Beach- Good for a surf and some fun in the sun!
Norah Head Rock Pool- a Fantastic Place for a paddle in a safe, relaxing and intriguing rock pool!
Bald Street
Norah Head Rock Pool- a Fantastic Place for a paddle in a safe, relaxing and intriguing rock pool!
Wyrrabalong National Park -one of the last patches of coastal rainforest on the Central Coast.
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Wyrrabalong National Park
Wilfred Barrett DriveWyrrabalong National Park -one of the last patches of coastal rainforest on the Central Coast.
Mt Penang Gardens demonstrate a variety of different gardens and micro climates spread across 8 hectares of cascading waterways and aquatic gardens.
Parklands Road
Parklands RoadMt Penang Gardens demonstrate a variety of different gardens and micro climates spread across 8 hectares of cascading waterways and aquatic gardens.
A Lovely unpatrolled beach where you can enjoy wading in the surf or exploring the rock pools- who knows you might even catch a crab!
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Jenny Dixon Reserve
Park StreetA Lovely unpatrolled beach where you can enjoy wading in the surf or exploring the rock pools- who knows you might even catch a crab!
Hargraves Beach
Elizabeth DrA wonderful expanse of sand and surf
A Great Place to Build a Sand Castle or Two!!
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Budgewoi Beach
A Great Place to Build a Sand Castle or Two!!
A short 45 minute walk over 1.8km of trail that shows you the beautiful views of Lake Tuggerah and the surrounding rainforest
Red Gum Trail, Wilfred Barrett Dr station
A short 45 minute walk over 1.8km of trail that shows you the beautiful views of Lake Tuggerah and the surrounding rainforest
Tuggerah Beach Trail
Explore Tuggerah beach Trail!
A great place to get back in touch with nature!
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Munmorah State Conservation Area
Elizabeth Bay DriveA great place to get back in touch with nature!
Frazer Beach
A beautiful bay a short journey allows you to explore
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Catherine Hill Bay
A beautiful bay a short journey allows you to explore
Birdie Beach
A nude beach for the naturalists out there..
The Twoowoon Bay rock shelf is a great spot to do a bit of snorkeling offshore! Enjoy the Sand Rays, Flathead, Morwong, Bream and Luderick hiding in the kelp beds of these calm clear waters.
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Toowoon Bay
The Twoowoon Bay rock shelf is a great spot to do a bit of snorkeling offshore! Enjoy the Sand Rays, Flathead, Morwong, Bream and Luderick hiding in the kelp beds of these calm clear waters.
The Crackneck Point Walking Trail is a great place to see some beautiful coastline and (during Whale Season) the occasional whale. Be sure to check out the Wyrrabalong National Park Website to see the next ranger led whale watching session.
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Crackneck Point
The Crackneck Point Walking Trail is a great place to see some beautiful coastline and (during Whale Season) the occasional whale. Be sure to check out the Wyrrabalong National Park Website to see the next ranger led whale watching session.
The entrance to Strickland State Forest is at the top of Mangrove Road, Somersby. For a small day-use forest (293 square kilometres), Strickland contains an impressive diversity of flora and fauna: wildflowers, heath woodland, tall eucalypts and lush rainforest. Strickland was the site of the first government forest nursery (1886 - 1890) and national forestry training school (1920 - 1927).
Mangrove Road
Mangrove RoadThe entrance to Strickland State Forest is at the top of Mangrove Road, Somersby. For a small day-use forest (293 square kilometres), Strickland contains an impressive diversity of flora and fauna: wildflowers, heath woodland, tall eucalypts and lush rainforest. Strickland was the site of the first government forest nursery (1886 - 1890) and national forestry training school (1920 - 1927).
Drinks & Nightlife
A Great Club to grab a traditional Australian club meal and few drinks on the lakeshore
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Wallarah Bay Recreation Club
40 Wallarah RdA Great Club to grab a traditional Australian club meal and few drinks on the lakeshore
Six String Brewing Company
330 The Entrance RdOne Word "Beer!"
Everything Else
Commercial Fishermen's Co-Operative
Wallarah RoadA Great Place to Get Some Fresh Seafood!
Budgewoi Marine Sports
2 Ocean StBait & Tackle!
Food Scene
8 Bush St
8 Bush StreetA Great Spot For Breakfast before heading to Norah Head Lighthouse and the beach.
Shhh its a secret but it is a Good Spot for breakie!
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The Secret Cafe
170 Pacific HwyShhh its a secret but it is a Good Spot for breakie!
A great place to enjoy some Italian food! Popular with locals and visitors alike a reservation here is a must!
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Osteria a' Mano
66 Pacific HwyA great place to enjoy some Italian food! Popular with locals and visitors alike a reservation here is a must!
62 Wallarah Rd
62 Wallarah RoadBakehouse Cafe- A Nearby Bakery to grab some bread or a Croissant or two!
The Glass Onion Society- A great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. Pop in and enjoy a kinship of on point espresso, honest food and creative vibes.
Short to Long.
Herbivore to Carnivore.
Artists - Musicians - Dreamers Alike.
Your go to Sanctuary for Fresh Friends and Food.
308 The Entrance Rd
308 The Entrance RoadThe Glass Onion Society- A great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. Pop in and enjoy a kinship of on point espresso, honest food and creative vibes.
Short to Long.
Herbivore to Carnivore.
Artists - Musicians - Dreamers Alike.
Your go to Sanctuary for Fresh Friends and Food.
Located in the historic Chapman Building in Wyong sits Glee Coffee Roasters. A great place for some coffee and a bite to eat!
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6am - 3pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm
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Glee Coffee Roasters Chapman
14 Alison RdLocated in the historic Chapman Building in Wyong sits Glee Coffee Roasters. A great place for some coffee and a bite to eat!
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6am - 3pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm
It's Thai-riffic! A Great place for a bit of Thai food not too far from the house!
Siam Terrace Thai Restaurant
9 Alison RdIt's Thai-riffic! A Great place for a bit of Thai food not too far from the house!
The Hali- Be sure to enjoy a bit of barefoot bowling at the Halekulani Bowling Club. Beer and bowls- what could possibly go wrong?
Halekulani Bowling Club
50 Natuna AveThe Hali- Be sure to enjoy a bit of barefoot bowling at the Halekulani Bowling Club. Beer and bowls- what could possibly go wrong?
Upstairs of the Coast Hotel on Budgewoi Circle Y& B Fusion Cookery offers a great spot to sit back and tuck in!
Y&B Fusion Cookery
169 Budgewoi RdUpstairs of the Coast Hotel on Budgewoi Circle Y& B Fusion Cookery offers a great spot to sit back and tuck in!
Join Sam and Andrea by the water for some Italian Fare- Who can say no to wood fired pizza!!!
La Bocca Woodfire Pizzeria and Restaurant
3 Budgewoi CirJoin Sam and Andrea by the water for some Italian Fare- Who can say no to wood fired pizza!!!
A great little spot for a post walk breakfast and brunch!
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The Anchor Coffee House
Lot 525 Ocean StA great little spot for a post walk breakfast and brunch!
Cheese- need we say more! Wonderful Cheers at that!
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Little Creek Cheese
141-155 Alison RdCheese- need we say more! Wonderful Cheers at that!
1080 Peats Ridge Rd
1080 Peats Ridge RoadThe Sitting Duck- A Great spot to Eat Out!
A great spot for a cuppa and some breakie!
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Two Birds Gallery Cafe
104 Pacific StA great spot for a cuppa and some breakie!
Essentials
Coles Wadalba
Orchid WayThe closest Coles to the house.
Nearest Supermarket on the way in from the M1 (Though Lakehaven probably has wider variety)
IGA Xpress Kanwal
258 Walker AveNearest Supermarket on the way in from the M1 (Though Lakehaven probably has wider variety)
205 Main Rd
205 Main RoadBait- The Fisherman’s Friend and a Fish’s Feast!
endota spa Wyong
38 Kooindah BlvdA great place for some indulgent pampering!
Nearest Hospital to the house- if there's an emergency you want to know where this is!
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Wyong Public Hospital
Pacific HighwayNearest Hospital to the house- if there's an emergency you want to know where this is!
Shell Coles Express Gorokan
67 Wallarah RdA Petrol Station for all your Gas Guzzling Needs
Shopping
Lots of shops for a pre- holiday shop (including take away stores like Pizza Hut, McDonalds)
Lake Haven Centre, Stand 4 station
Lots of shops for a pre- holiday shop (including take away stores like Pizza Hut, McDonalds)
The Shopaholics out there know Westfield Tuggerah a good place to have in the back pocket for a rainy day!
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Westfield Tuggerah
50 Wyong RdThe Shopaholics out there know Westfield Tuggerah a good place to have in the back pocket for a rainy day!
A guided tour of Roses 2 Go a hydroponic Rose Farm where you can spend 1 1/2 hours touring their farm. Tours must be booked in advance and include:
-Brief history on the background of the Mann family & the origins of Roses 2 Go.
-Tour through the two cultivation greenhouses where the hydroponic roses are grown.
-Detailed exploration of the processing shed where the roses are prepared for bunching into dozens & for sale.
Roses 2 Go Pty Ltd.
105-115 Hakone RdA guided tour of Roses 2 Go a hydroponic Rose Farm where you can spend 1 1/2 hours touring their farm. Tours must be booked in advance and include:
-Brief history on the background of the Mann family & the origins of Roses 2 Go.
-Tour through the two cultivation greenhouses where the hydroponic roses are grown.
-Detailed exploration of the processing shed where the roses are prepared for bunching into dozens & for sale.
Sightseeing
If the Pelicans at the house aren't enough for you visit some of the majestic Pelicans of the Central Coast as they have their daily feed
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Alimentación de Pelícanos
Marine ParadeIf the Pelicans at the house aren't enough for you visit some of the majestic Pelicans of the Central Coast as they have their daily feed
192 Wattle Tree Rd
Firescreek Fruit Wines is 30 minutes away by car at 192 Wattle Tree Rd Holgate.
60 minutes away featuring an excellent selection of sparkling white wines and an estate restaurant
552 Mount View Rd
552 Mount View Road60 minutes away featuring an excellent selection of sparkling white wines and an estate restaurant
Audrey is 60 minutes away but as much like any winery in the Hunter it is well worth the travel time.
750 De Beyers Rd
750 De Beyers RoadAudrey is 60 minutes away but as much like any winery in the Hunter it is well worth the travel time.
Kalakau Avenue
Kalakau AvenueA Surf Beach slightly further south but well worth the trip!
A great way to get some invigorating views of our coastline and explore the maritime history of Australia.
Norah Head
40 Bush StreetA great way to get some invigorating views of our coastline and explore the maritime history of Australia.
Around 40 minutes from the house the short drive is worth it given you have the chance to try some boutique handmade spirits and alcohol (Be sure to try the
Chocolate or Raspberry Liqueur! ).
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Distillery Botanica
25 Portsmouth RdAround 40 minutes from the house the short drive is worth it given you have the chance to try some boutique handmade spirits and alcohol (Be sure to try the
Chocolate or Raspberry Liqueur! ).
Who can say no to Chocolate? Belgium Chocolate at that!
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Luka Chocolates
141-155 Alison RdWho can say no to Chocolate? Belgium Chocolate at that!
There's lot's to explore in the Wyong Milk Factory. The nooks and crannies hide- a coffee roaster, a bakery, Woodturners and lots lots more. You can even grab a kayak or row boat for some self guided exploration of the Wyong River
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Wyong Milk Factory Cafe
141 Alison RdThere's lot's to explore in the Wyong Milk Factory. The nooks and crannies hide- a coffee roaster, a bakery, Woodturners and lots lots more. You can even grab a kayak or row boat for some self guided exploration of the Wyong River
Bulgandry Aboriginal art site in Brisbane Water National Park is a special landscape, rich in ancient Aboriginal rock art of the Guringai People. There’s a wide range of well-preserved engravings to see; most of them are more than 200 years old with many perhaps ten times that age.
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Bulgandry Aboriginal Art Site
Woy Woy RoadBulgandry Aboriginal art site in Brisbane Water National Park is a special landscape, rich in ancient Aboriginal rock art of the Guringai People. There’s a wide range of well-preserved engravings to see; most of them are more than 200 years old with many perhaps ten times that age.
Bushwalk through a rare piece of coastal rain forest (bear in mind they will charge you for the privilege).
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Forest of Tranquility
390 Ourimbah Creek RdBushwalk through a rare piece of coastal rain forest (bear in mind they will charge you for the privilege).
A Wonderful Historic Carousel where you can take the kids and go around, and around, and around, and around...
89 The Entrance Rd
89 The Entrance RoadA Wonderful Historic Carousel where you can take the kids and go around, and around, and around, and around...