Gosford and the Central Coast

Located north of Sydney, Gosford and the Central Coast is an accessible area full of things to do, from beaches and bushwalking to museums and memorials. An easy drive along the M1 Pacific Motorway and you’re in the middle of a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney.

Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum

Although only briefly associated with Henry Kendall, this cottage now bears his name rather than its long time residents the Fagans. The small entry fee also entitled us to a guided tour through the cottage which was very interesting with a great deal of information on the Dagans, a founding family of the area. The rooms are all well preserved and furnished for the time period around when it was built. We were amazed to find out that this small cottage housed the Fagans and their seven sons.

The site also houses a historical museum containing some items from the areas past, including some artifacts from the SS Maitland, which was wrecked in Maitland Bay.

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There is also an old slab hut and a collection of old farm equipment

Railway Bridge Pylons

These old pylons are all that is left of the old bridge. Not surprisingly they sit next to the new bridge adjacent to the Gosford railway station. We parked in the Brian Mcgowan Bridge Car Park and walked past the station to the water’s edge. There is a small track that runs next to the fence lune of the railway so you do not need to clamber over the rocks near the water’s edge.

The pylons don’t seem to have any historical value but make an interesting subject for photography.

Gosford City Park

Gosford City Park contains some interesting Memorials and we found it a nice place to relax and walk around.

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St Mary’s Anglican Church

Located near Gosford City Park this old church was an interesting stop for some photos before we walked through the park and down to the docks.

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Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden

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Docks

The docks were a fun place to wander around for a while, watching the fishermen trying their luck and watching the seabirds flying around. There is also a nice little board walk with some large boulders at the end to sit on and relax.

Staples Lookout

Staples Lookout provides fantastic views out over the bushland to the coastline. There are some tables to sit at and relax as well as a bush track if you want to walk through the bush.

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Captain Cook Lookout

During the whale migration season, this is an ideal place to watch them from the shore. For other times, it gives amazing views over the ocean and the coast.

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Copacabana Beach

This is a beautiful place to stop, relax and enjoy the beach. There are cafes opposite the beach, where you can relax and enjoy views over the beach and ocean.

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Maitland Bay Track

Thr Maitland Bay Track is a great walking track that takes you down a steep descent to Maitland Bay Beach. Our full story can be found here.

Gosford Glyphs

The Gosford Glyphs are located near Kariong. For a full story about our visit there, please use this link.

Somersby Falls

Located in Brisbane Waters National Park, Somersby Falls is a short but steep walk past several great waterfalls. The setting for the falls allows for some great setup places for photography and exploring. Our full story can be found here.

Bulgandry Aboriginal Art Site

Distillery Botanica

Specialising in gin and liqueurs, Distillery Botanica offers cellar door tastings in a beautiful garden setting. We wandered around the gardens which were very popular with families having picnics. There is a little track to walk through the site, as well as a herb garden. The distillery was open for tastings, but we decided not to buy anything on this occasion. The carpark is a little crowded, we had to park off the road up further.

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To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.

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