Things to Do on the Central Coast

Art Barn Plaster Painting in Gosford is a fun indoor activity where kids and adults can choose a plaster piece and paint it their own way. With plenty of designs for all ages, you can turn up, pick your favourite and start painting. Paints, brushes and painting shirts are provided, and you can take your finished creation home. No booking is needed unless you’re visiting with a group. Art Barn also offers free event room hire and welcomes BYO picnics.

Amazement Farm & Fun Park is a family attraction in Wyong Creek. It combines a small zoo with fun activities for children. You can meet farm animals, watch wildlife presentations and enjoy hands-on animal encounters. There are also mazes, train rides and playground activities. It’s best suited to families with younger children who enjoy interactive animal experiences.

Australian Reptile Park is a wildlife park in Somersby on the Central Coast. Meet Australian wildlife, reptiles and exotic animals, hand-feed kangaroos, watch daily animal shows and see live snake venom milking demonstrations. The park also offers animal encounters, keeper experiences, a playground, picnic areas and a café.

OPENING HOURS: 9:00am – 5:00pm daily (except Christmas Day). Some indoor exhibits begin closing from 4:30pm, so it’s worth arriving earlier in the day to see everything.

Central Coast Aqua Park is a floating inflatable water park at Gosford on Brisbane Water, open during the warmer months. Tackle slides, climbing walls, monkey bars and obstacle courses in a fun, supervised adventure for families, friends and anyone aged 5 years and over.

Scheduled to reopen on 7 November 2026.

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Calga where native animals roam freely through natural bushland. Meet rescued wildlife, join ranger-led activities, explore Aboriginal cultural sites more than 4,000 years old, and enjoy animal encounters, bush walks and boomerang throwing.

Iris Lodge Alpacas is an alpaca farm in Jilliby on the Central Coast. Meet and feed friendly alpacas, llamas and sheep, then enjoy brunch on the farm. The visit is small-group and family-friendly. It also has step-free areas, clear paths and places to sit. Book ahead, especially on weekends and school holidays.

CCVR is a virtual reality centre with locations at Erina Fair and The Entrance, offering more than 100 VR experiences for children and adults. Play room-scale virtual reality games, challenge yourself in immersive VR escape rooms, or enjoy multiplayer adventures with family and friends.

The Little Lane Play Village & Cafe Erina is a child-sized play town designed for imaginative role-play. Children can shop at the supermarket, visit the doctor, dress up at the boutique, work in the construction zone, care for animals at the vet and explore 10 different play areas. Designed mainly for children aged 6 months to 7 years, it also has a safe area for babies. Parents and carers can sit in the café with a clear view of the play space and enjoy barista coffee while the kids play. Birthday party packages are also available.

The Little Lane Play Village & Cafe Tuggerah is a child-sized play town where young children can explore, dress up and play make-believe. The indoor play space features different role-play areas designed to encourage imagination, independence and social play. Designed mainly for children aged 6 months to 7 years, it also caters for babies and non-walkers. Parents and carers can relax in the café while keeping an eye on the play area. Birthday party packages are also available.

Laser Tag Central Coast is a purpose-built laser tag centre in Wyoming where players aged 7+ can battle through an immersive arena using Gen8 Laserforce equipment. Games suit families, groups and casual players, with free table tennis, air hockey and foosball included in the game price. The centre also specialises in birthday parties, school groups and private events, with party rooms for groups of 8 to 50 people. Parking is available at the door and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Laser Tag Mania is a laser tag centre inside Central Coast Leagues Club in Gosford. Players aged 5 and over and at least 110cm tall can join fast games in a UV-lit arena. It also offers birthday parties, group bookings and school visits. Monkey Mania and Plaster FunTime can be added to a visit.