Up and down the Coast, there is no shortage of niche shops selling beautiful beachy bits and bobs, and hot homewares  which can transform anyone and any home into a coastal chic haven. Taking Central Coast shopping to the next level, the latest batch of boutiques combine a striking mix of coastal style, handcrafted goods, vintage

The arrival of South End Social, a cafe-slash-bar located in the brand new Department of Finance building on Mann St, has heralded a new beginning for Gosford. It’s officially on its way to becoming a hip and happening CBD. With people constantly coming and going, ordering coffees and takeaway sandwiches, tapping on laptops, munching on burgers

Sometimes all you need to ‘get away from it all’ is a change of scenery and the scenery doesn’t get much better than at Sirocco. Perched on top of a cliff overlooking the sea between Terrigal and Avoca, the picturesque holiday villa offers uninterrupted views from every vantage point. In fact, the view is so stunning

If you’re looking for great coffee, nourishing food and house-baked sweets right next to a beach and an action-packed park, Jasmine Greens might just be the haven you’ve been looking for. From takeaway treats and turmeric lattes with funky outdoor seating and a free book swap at the kiosk, to a cosy indoor cafe with a wholesome

Like snakes and bears, Coasties have a habit of hibernating in winter. Snuggled up in winter woolies, under a blanket or in front of the fire, with a vino in hand, it can be hard to tear yourself away from the comfort of the couch. Some Central Coast restaurants even shut up shop over winter, enjoying a

When a couple of fresh faced locals in their early twenties opened Woy Woy’s first pasta bar in 2017, they shook up the suburb’s culinary scene and breathed new life into the waterfront suburb. But had 23-year-olds Bryce Gleeson and Dannielle Mills not been offered the space opposite Woollies on Woy Woy’s main drag, they admit

Although we haven’t needed the beanies, jackets and scarves just yet, the winter holidays have arrived. From al fresco ice skating to robot workshops – there is so much fun to be had on the Central Coast these July holidays. And some of it’s free. Here are eight ways to make these holidays the coolest ever, thanks to

Central Coast designer Weave Dibden Neck unveiled her latest collection at Central Coast Fashion Week (CCFW) and we kinda want one of everything. From floaty floral frocks to delicate dresses, eye-popping party tops and glitzy gold skirts and shirts, there is something for everyone in the By Weave winter collection. The designs are trademark Weave – fun, fabulous

There is something so charming and quaint about a farmers’ market. It’s like stepping back in time to the good old days when you bought bread from a baker and fresh fruit from a farmer. When you look beyond the beaches, the Central Coast is home to free-range farms, orange orchards and boutique bakers, and the Gosford City Farmers Market brings

Glee is all about coffee and people. That has been the philosophy of Glee Coffee Roasters from the beginning and it continues to underlie all their practices today.  Founded on the Central Coast almost 10 years ago, the evolution of good coffee in the region can just about be traced back to Glee. While the beans bring a lot of

It took the best part of 2017 but Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf has reopened its over-the-water restaurant, returning a stunning seafood dining experience to the Central Coast. The new finger wharf that juts out the back of the iconic seafood establishment on Woy Woy’s waterfront is fresh, stylish, and more modern than its predecessor while

Looks like heaven (if heaven is a place that glitters with rainbows and unicorns), sounds like fun and opens the gates to all walks of life – we can only be talking about Mountain Sounds Festival, the Central Coast’s annual celebration of beats and bass, funky freewheeling spirits and soul-sparking dance moves. In its fifth year, the festival of