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The Ultimate Guide to Summer School Hols

The Central Coast is the place to be during the summer school holidays. From the beach to the bush, we’ve got the world’s best outdoor playground, offering hours of fun in the sun (or shade). And whether you have an intsy Indiana Jones, a petite Picasso, a little LeBron or a mini Mozart in the family,

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Eastcoast: The Coast’s Juicy Success Story

When third generation citrus grower Sam Lentini was a boy, he’d fill his school backpack with bottles of freshly squeezed juice (no books, just juice) and sell them to his friends in the playground. The juice was so popular that when the tuck shop ladies found out, they banned him from bringing his home brew

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Eight Exciting Ways to Enjoy the Winter Hols

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

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The Ultimate Summer Staycation

When you’re lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, why not stay and enjoy it these holidays? As the saying goes, ‘a change is as good as a holiday’, so treat your hometown like a getaway destination and get out and explore this summer. Go on strike from your

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Celebrate NYE in Style on the Coast

It’s the biggest night of the year and to help you end 2017 with a coastal chic bang, we’ve compiled some of the hottest and hippest things happening on the Central Coast this New Year. Seaside restaurants are putting on exquisite meals, beachfront bars are teeing up epic parties and for something a bit racey,

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Hamming up Christmas with Julie Goodwin

Coastie Masterchef Julie Goodwin knows how to create the perfect Christmas feast. On Christmas day, her table is a smorgasbord of prawns, pineapple-glazed ham,  shellfish-stuffed salmon and salads including caprese and potato. Another tradition is reserved for Christmas Eve – a hot dinner with turkey, pork and all the trimmings. While food is important, Julie, who

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School Holiday Fun for Coastal Chicettes

Daylight savings has ended, the leaves are falling (well, they’re supposed to be)  and school is nearly out: time to start planning for the April holidays. Central Coast families, are you ready to be thoroughly entertained? From fireworks to yoga and horse riding camps to robot workshops – Playing in Puddles, which brings you the best

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A Chic Guide to School Hols on the Coast

To ensure coastal chicettes are having as much fun as chic adults, we’ve compiled the top ten things for families on the Central Coast these school holidays. From waterfront carnivals to cooking classes, Coastal Chic mum Zoe Thomson put some of the Coast’s star attractions to the test with one aim – to entertain Coastie