Pretty Beach Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Maitland Bay Bush walk
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Depending on your fitness, this walk CAN be quite difficult, although we're not what you would call "fit", and we completed the walk no worries.

The track starts at Killcare heights, and ends at Maitland Bay - a gorgeous, quiet beach. VERY romantic - but if you are offended by nudists BE WARNED it is a nudist beach!!

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Central Coast NSW Australia

Phone: 02 4320 4280

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Walking.
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There are many different walking trails, some ranging from as little as 1.5 hours to overnight walks.

At the Pretty Beach Campground there is a huge map and tourist information board which highlights different walking trails.

Written Apr 25, 2005

Related to:
 Hiking and Walking
 National/State Park
 Family Travel

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Hotels  

Pretty Beach Camping Ground.: A perfect location...

Pretty Beach Camping Ground.: A perfect location..., Pretty Beach

 leebee1 Says:  This spot is beautiful. You can choose to pitch a tent, tow your caravan in, or book a cabin. There is plenty of room along the beachfront strip, or you can choose a site further up the back (with the animals)...Wherever you choose your only a hop, skip and a jump to the... 

Putty Beach camping ground: We luuurve camping!

Putty Beach camping ground: We luuurve camping!, Pretty Beach

 gabenjess Says:  AUD8.00 a nightFacilities: Drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, electric/gas barbecues, rubbish bins Easy access to the beach and bushwalking tracks. You MUST have a good old Aussie barbie (BBQ) of snags (sausages) on damper rolls with tomato sauce! yum.Putty Beach... 

Restaurants  

Killcar General Store: Breakfast on the water
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gabenjess 13 reviews

Cute little restaurant located on the lake, you MUST have breakfast here, it's divine. Sit outside and enjoy the fantastic view.

Favorite Dish: Bacon and eggs with mushroom and grilled tomato. Ask for toasted turkish bread. The food is always cooked to perfection.

Written Jul 17, 2005

Address: Killcare

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Nightlife  

The Woodport Inn, Central Coast Leagues Club: Central Coast clubbing
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The Central Coast does not have a whole lot of options (in terms of nightlife) - but the few places that it does offer are great!

THE WOODPORT INN

A large pub at Erina (near Terrigal, Central Coast). There is always live music, GREAT food (go for the steak - you won't be dissapointed), and a nightclub downstairs. We would recommend going on a Friday night when karaoke is on.

CENTRAL COAST LEAGUES CLUB (Gosford)

A good saturday night destination (it is always packed out). A buffet restuarant, cocktail bar, pool room and nightclub ('Troppo') upstairs (known as a great pick-up joint). Iguana Joes is another great bar across the road from the leagues club.

Dress Code: NO thongs or shorts

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Central Coast

Phone: 02 4367 5222

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Transportation  

Car hire
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gabenjess 13 reviews

The only way that you can get around the central coast is by car, because everything is quite spread out and the public transport system sucks.

We would recommend either getting a train from Sydney and hiring a car once you get here, or alternatively hiring a car in Sydney and driving up here (the drive can be a little hectic in peak hours).

We're not all that familiar with car hire (as we don't do it ourselves!), so we wouldnt be sure as to the costs.

Written Jul 17, 2005

Website: http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/nsw/centralcoastnsw/directory/buyacar

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Warnings and Dangers  

Kookaburras and BBQ's
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Kookaburras at Pretty Beach

Beware when cooking your BBQ of the swooping Kookaburras...

Again, they wont hurt you, but they may make off with some of your food if you turn your back!

Written Apr 25, 2005

Related to:
 Family Travel
 Camping

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Watch out for the Kangaroos...
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Kangaroos at Pretty Beach

Not that the Kangaroos will hurt you...

But in the night if your walking around they are a bit of a hazard...and they give you an aweful fright when you almost run into one!

Make sure you pack a powerful torch!

Written Apr 25, 2005

Related to:
 Family Travel
 Camping
 Adventure Travel

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Favorites  

National Park Annual Pass
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Favorite thing: If you are camping at Pretty Beach, it will cost you $7 per night to park your car in the National Park...

Your best bet is to get an annual pass which will costs you $22. If your staying for 3 nights it will only costs you $1 extra and you can take advantage of it by visiting as many times as you want!

The annual pass is not transferrable to other vehicles and is only valid for Murramarang National Park!

Written Apr 25, 2005

Related to:
 Camping
 Family Travel
 Budget Travel

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