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Ettalong Beach

Attractions

Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257

Description

Ettalong Beach is a popular Central Coast enclave that offers a wide range of seaside and bush accommodations for travelers.

It is situated where Brisbane Water and Broken Bay meet, providing a scenic breadth of activity at this waterfront town overlooking Lion Island. Visitors can enjoy its beaches, lagoons, waterways, and safe swimming for children. Its calm and shallow waters make it an ideal spot for families wanting to enjoy fishing and safe swimming.

Ettalong Beach's eastern bank is a favorite fishing spot, and the foreshore is a perfect spot for families with young children. The beach is well-maintained and offers excellent amenities such as a picnic area, barbecues, playgrounds, toilets, and a café where visitors can grab coffee while enjoying the view of Brisbane Waters. The water is calm, flat, and shallow, making it perfect for safe swimming with children.

The eclectic Ettalong Markets, located in the Galleria on the corner of Ocean View and Schnapper Roads, are a popular attraction. The markets are renowned for their impressive Italian-style and eateries, including Gozleme. It is covered, so visitors can go even if it rains.

The Cinema Paradiso, located beside the markets, is aesthetically pleasing, with each room having a unique design. Visitors can check out current movies and enjoy their cinematic experience.

Ettalong Beach is one of the few places on the Central Coast with no hills, making cycling a fun activity. Visitors can cycle to Umina Beach for a swim or head to the BMX tracks and playground behind the Surf Life Saving Club if they have children. Visitors can also cycle to Woy Woy, following Booker Bay Road and Blackwall Road before

Details

Natural Attractions: Beaches and Bays

Trails & sites: Swimming Spots

Location

Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257

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