Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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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.

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Terrigal Ocean Tours

Join a small-group whale-watching cruise from Terrigal Haven. Tours run from May to November with an experienced crew and qualified marine biologist. Terrigal Ocean Tours is certified by Ecotourism Australia.

From November to May, the business also runs Broken Bay marine life cruises from Hardys Bay. These two-hour trips visit seal and penguin colonies and may include dolphins and whales in season.

Central Coast Reef & Game Fishing Charters

Central Coast Reef & Game Fishing Charters offers reef fishing, game fishing and whale watching trips departing from Terrigal Haven. Join an experienced local crew to target species including snapper, kingfish, marlin and tuna, with all fishing gear provided and no fishing licence required.

Central Coast Surf Academy

Central Coast Surf Academy offers Surfing Australia accredited surf lessons for children, adults and surfers of all abilities across the NSW Central Coast. Founded by former ASP World Tour surfer Amee Donohoe, the academy provides group lessons, private coaching, school holiday surf camps, board hire and specialised programs at beaches including Avoca, Terrigal, Copacabana, MacMasters, Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay and Blue Lagoon.

Institute of Froth

Institute of Froth is a surf school based at North Avoca and Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast. Lessons are available for children from five years, adults, families and groups, with options including private coaching, group lessons, after-school programs, school holiday surf camps, NDIS sessions and surf safety education. All instructors are Surfing Australia accredited and lessons are tailored to each participant’s experience and goals.