Things to Do on the Central Coast

Flip Out Gosford is an indoor trampoline park packed with activities for kids. Bounce on the trampolines, try the Ninja Course, tackle the parkour zones or practise your flips into the airbag. Younger kids can play in the soft play area, while the café gives parents a place to sit and grab a drink or snack. Flip Out also runs playgroups, Ninja classes and kids’ parties. It’s a good option for rainy days, school holidays or when the kids need to burn off some energy.

Central Coast Virtual Reality is a VR studio at The Entrance. You can play solo or with friends and family. The studio has room-scale VR, multiplayer games and virtual escape rooms. It also offers kids parties, group bookings and mobile VR for events.

Treetops Adventure Central Coast is an outdoor adventure park in Ourimbah State Forest. You can tackle high ropes courses, ride ziplines and climb through the trees. The park is home to New South Wales’ longest 500-metre Zipcoaster and Networld, a giant playground of nets and trampolines for younger children. With courses for beginners through to experienced climbers, it’s a fun day out for families, groups and anyone looking for an outdoor adventure on the Central Coast.

⏰ Opening hours: 

Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm | Sat – Sun 9am – 5pm
School & Public Holidays: 7 days 9am – 5pm

Bateau Bay Ten Pin Bowling is a fun place to bowl with family and friends. The lanes have optional bumpers, light bowling balls and ramps to help younger kids play. You can also play arcade games or grab food and drinks from Strikers Cafe. Look out for glow-in-the-dark bowling and unlimited bowling sessions. Kids’ birthday party packages are also available.

Laycock Street Community Theatre in Wyoming is a popular place to see live shows on the Central Coast. Watch theatre, comedy, music, dance, musicals and family shows throughout the year. Check the program to see what’s coming up.

Edogawa Commemorative Garden in East Gosford is a Japanese garden with winding paths, bridges and a large koi pond. Buy a bag of fish food from the gallery shop and feed the colourful koi from the bridge. You can also explore the garden, see the Japanese teahouse and visit Gosford Regional Gallery next door. Entry to the garden is free.

Explore local marine life at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre in Terrigal. See aquarium displays, watch marine creature feeding and try the virtual reality dive.

Children can use microscopes, complete quizzes and craft activities or become a Junior Marine Scientist. The centre also offers school holiday activities and educational programs.

The centre is in Rotary Park beside Terrigal Lagoon. Parklife Café and a fenced playground are next door.

Boomerang Bike Hire The Entrance offers bike hire for families, couples and visitors exploring The Entrance. Hire adult bikes, kids bikes, bikes with child seats and bikes with baskets. Ride the easy shared paths along the beaches and waterways, with over 25 km of bike tracks to explore.