Jess’ guide to Matcham & Surrounds! Enjoy your stay!

Jess
Jess’ guide to Matcham & Surrounds! Enjoy your stay!

Food scene

The valley is becoming a slow-food destination with a local produce swap, a roadside food stall, and some fabulous delis, cafes and restaurants all within 5 minutes drive. Visit www.visitcentralcoast.com.au for more info
Roadside stall held every Friday in the valley. Local foodie sells homemade scones, breads, preserves. Get there early if you can. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Specialty-Grocery-Store/Thank-God-its-Friday-Stall-1470817016371286/
81 The Ridgeway
81 The Ridgeway
Roadside stall held every Friday in the valley. Local foodie sells homemade scones, breads, preserves. Get there early if you can. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Specialty-Grocery-Store/Thank-God-its-Friday-Stall-1470817016371286/
Order the empanadas & the salmon pizza! Great wine list and range of deli meats, cheeses, fresh bread & yummy chocolates & crisps. They are popular, so book in advance if you can.
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BamVino
488 The Entrance Rd
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Order the empanadas & the salmon pizza! Great wine list and range of deli meats, cheeses, fresh bread & yummy chocolates & crisps. They are popular, so book in advance if you can.
Best Indian restaurant on the Coast. Run by a lovely local family. Order the lamb korma, malabar prawns, beef vindaloo ( really all the dishes a great).
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Rajdhani Indian Restaurant
37-41 Avoca Dr
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Best Indian restaurant on the Coast. Run by a lovely local family. Order the lamb korma, malabar prawns, beef vindaloo ( really all the dishes a great).
Local winery also hosts regular produce swap.
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Firescreek Winery
192 Wattle Tree Rd
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Local winery also hosts regular produce swap.
Best fish & chips on the Coast. Why not order takeaway and head to Wamberal Lagoon/Beach to enjoy it!
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Darrons Seafood
666 The Entrance Rd
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Best fish & chips on the Coast. Why not order takeaway and head to Wamberal Lagoon/Beach to enjoy it!
Great coffee.
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Glee Coffee Roasters Erina Heights
490 Central Coast Hwy
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Great coffee.
Fantastic for brunch.
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Bellyfish Cafe
112 Terrigal Esplanade
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Fantastic for brunch.
Casual decor and no frills but don't be fooled, the food is authentic and fresh. Best Vietnamese on the Coast.
Saigon Bites
40 Victoria St
Casual decor and no frills but don't be fooled, the food is authentic and fresh. Best Vietnamese on the Coast.
Chad’s butcher next to the newsagent sells high quality meat - perfect for the bbq or grab seafood from Darron’s Seafood just up the road.
Wamberal Newsagency
774 The Entrance Rd
Chad’s butcher next to the newsagent sells high quality meat - perfect for the bbq or grab seafood from Darron’s Seafood just up the road.
Exceptional freshly baked croissants, pastries, sourdough, incredible selection of deli meats & cheeses. Platters available. Why not order in advance? The bread and pastries sell out early on a Saturday. Owned by a foodie couple who have worked at some of Sydney's top restaurants. Try the Tassie cheddar, ham off the bone & the dark chocolate croissants. OMG foodie heaven!
Salt Pig Deli
220 The Entrance Rd
Exceptional freshly baked croissants, pastries, sourdough, incredible selection of deli meats & cheeses. Platters available. Why not order in advance? The bread and pastries sell out early on a Saturday. Owned by a foodie couple who have worked at some of Sydney's top restaurants. Try the Tassie cheddar, ham off the bone & the dark chocolate croissants. OMG foodie heaven!

Sightseeing

Patrolled beach with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants. A very popular beach in summer, so if you're after a quiet spot consider other options on the list. Some good nightlife options.
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Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal Drive
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Patrolled beach with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants. A very popular beach in summer, so if you're after a quiet spot consider other options on the list. Some good nightlife options.
Great alternative to Terrigal beach popular with locals. Grab fish & chips around the corner from Darron's Seafood. The lagoon adjoins the Wamberal beach, so you have option of fresh/saltwater.
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Wamberal Lagoon
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Great alternative to Terrigal beach popular with locals. Grab fish & chips around the corner from Darron's Seafood. The lagoon adjoins the Wamberal beach, so you have option of fresh/saltwater.
A nature lover's paradise only 50 meters from the cottage. It's a steep trek for the first 25 meters and then flattens out & widens up. Trek along the fire trails to see beautiful bush rock & native flora/fauna. Some Aboriginal rock carvings located in the area. Walk to the end of Matcham Road, turn left, continue on straight up the hill. You'll see the entry gate & signage on the left at the top of the hill. The trail snakes along the Matcham/Wamberal ridgeline with some lovely ocean views.
Wambina Nature Reserve
331 Matcham Rd
A nature lover's paradise only 50 meters from the cottage. It's a steep trek for the first 25 meters and then flattens out & widens up. Trek along the fire trails to see beautiful bush rock & native flora/fauna. Some Aboriginal rock carvings located in the area. Walk to the end of Matcham Road, turn left, continue on straight up the hill. You'll see the entry gate & signage on the left at the top of the hill. The trail snakes along the Matcham/Wamberal ridgeline with some lovely ocean views.
The Japanese Gardens are very beautiful. While you visiting you may like to stop at Piccolo Pear - a artsy, funky fashion & homewares boutique nearby.
Gosford Regional Gallery
36 Webb Street
The Japanese Gardens are very beautiful. While you visiting you may like to stop at Piccolo Pear - a artsy, funky fashion & homewares boutique nearby.
Hardy's Bay is a very scenic location with a handful of cafes & shops. While you are visiting why not head to Pretty Beach - a great spot for a swim or enjoy one of several bushwalks in nearby Bouddi National Park.
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Hardys Bay
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Hardy's Bay is a very scenic location with a handful of cafes & shops. While you are visiting why not head to Pretty Beach - a great spot for a swim or enjoy one of several bushwalks in nearby Bouddi National Park.
This is a local favourite with spectacular scenery. It’s a steep trek down to the beach, so wear appropriate shoes, pack food, water & a sunshade/hats/sunscreen for a fabulous day at a very scenic, private beach. If you’re lucky you’ll see dolphins. Shhh don’t tell too many people about it. There is a cafe & general store nearby at Hardy's Bay where you can stock up on supplies.
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Maitland Bay Beach, Bouddi National Park NSW
Bouddi Coastal Walk
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This is a local favourite with spectacular scenery. It’s a steep trek down to the beach, so wear appropriate shoes, pack food, water & a sunshade/hats/sunscreen for a fabulous day at a very scenic, private beach. If you’re lucky you’ll see dolphins. Shhh don’t tell too many people about it. There is a cafe & general store nearby at Hardy's Bay where you can stock up on supplies.
The Entrance is a popular tourist location. Whilst the beach itself is not especially spectacular and the restraunt strip a bit overdeveloped for my liking, the Daily Pelican Feeding at 3.30pm is a great option for kids. On the way you'll drive through Long Jetty, which has become quite a bohemian area with retro shops and some funky cafes.
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The Entrance
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The Entrance is a popular tourist location. Whilst the beach itself is not especially spectacular and the restraunt strip a bit overdeveloped for my liking, the Daily Pelican Feeding at 3.30pm is a great option for kids. On the way you'll drive through Long Jetty, which has become quite a bohemian area with retro shops and some funky cafes.
Great alternative to Terrigal with spectacular scenery.
Mcmasters Beach
Great alternative to Terrigal with spectacular scenery.
Pretty beach is a stunning location nearby to Bouddi National Park where there are several bushwalks, and close to Hardy's Bay with a general store and a few cafes and shops. A great alternative to the Terrigal if you're after a more quiet option.
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Pretty Beach
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Pretty beach is a stunning location nearby to Bouddi National Park where there are several bushwalks, and close to Hardy's Bay with a general store and a few cafes and shops. A great alternative to the Terrigal if you're after a more quiet option.
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Somersby Falls
Somersby Falls Walking Track
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Patonga is quite a drive from Matcham, however the area is very beautiful and there is a lovely pub - The Boathouse Hotel - right on the water.
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Patonga Beach House
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Patonga is quite a drive from Matcham, however the area is very beautiful and there is a lovely pub - The Boathouse Hotel - right on the water.
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The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga Dr
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Retail therapy

Funky, artsy boutique stocking beautiful collectibles, home wares, skin care, fashion & ceramics. One of our favourite places to shop. Located in the East Gosford shopping district.
Piccolo Pear
57 Victoria St
Funky, artsy boutique stocking beautiful collectibles, home wares, skin care, fashion & ceramics. One of our favourite places to shop. Located in the East Gosford shopping district.
Fashion boutique stocking beautiful home wares & fashion. Located in the East Gosford shopping district.
Magnolia Home & Gift
71 Victoria St
Fashion boutique stocking beautiful home wares & fashion. Located in the East Gosford shopping district.
Local family run store selling quality, easywear fashion for women of all ages. Worth checking out if in need of a retail fix!
Bohemian Traders
490 Central Coast Hwy
Local family run store selling quality, easywear fashion for women of all ages. Worth checking out if in need of a retail fix!

Markets

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Avoca beachside markets - monthly last Sunday
Avoca Drive
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A weekly farmer’s market on a Sunday morning.
Gosford Showground
Showground Road
A weekly farmer’s market on a Sunday morning.

Shopping Centers

Major LendLease shopping centre - Hoyts, super markets, major retailers. Free & ample parking.
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Erina Fair
Terrigal Drive
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Major LendLease shopping centre - Hoyts, super markets, major retailers. Free & ample parking.

Entertainment

Historic picture theatre, right on the beach at Avoca. Screens independent & mainstream films.
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Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca Dr
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Historic picture theatre, right on the beach at Avoca. Screens independent & mainstream films.

Kids & families

Great for families. Free parking.
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Australian Reptile Park
Pacific Highway
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Great for families. Free parking.
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Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
Cooks Road
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TreeTops Central Coast
1 Red Hill Rd
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