Water
The Beach
The beach offers excellent swimming and surfing conditions, and has been noted as one of the best surf beaches on the east coast. Wander along the beach into Terrigal. At Terrigal small ocean rock pool tucked into the cliff at the southern end . Also at the southern end of Terrigal Beach is Terrigal Haven, a protected boat harbour with boat ramp, fishing charters, scuba diving and snorkelling, picnic and barbecue facilities.
Surf smart programs are run by the council at the local beaches, Details are usually published in the local paper. Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach during the summer months.
Water activities
Diving
Terrigal Diving School on the waters edge of Terrigal Haven. You can hire fins, mask, snorkels and wetsuits. Terrigal Diving School also offers introductory diving lessons as well as full certificate courses. Phone (02) 4384 1219.
Pro dive
Terrigal haven is a great shore dive and one that will impress even the most ardent diver.
Large Bull rays, schools of Yellowtail and hungry Eastern Blue Wrasse or Blue gropers follow divers over the sandy bottom around boat moorings. Ph: 4389 3483
Surfing
BJ’s surf school Ph: 4332 0377 - Mobile: 0404 475 144
Terrigal surf life Saving club 4385 6933
Buzzy Boats Watersports
Ride the new wave in mini speedboats water-ski or jump on the 5-seater toboggan. Open 7 days a week. Phone 0414 431 199. Located at Charts Wharf, Dane Drive, Gosford.
Adventures Around Sydney. many more activities offered as well. Phone (02) 4385 4430
Parsailing
Adventures Around Sydney. many more activities offered as well. Phone (02) 4385 4430
Jet ski
Adventures Around Sydney. many more activities offered as well. Phone (02) 4385 4430
Kayak
2/227 The Round Drive, Avoca Beach The journey will meander through magnificent open vistas and sheltered bays. Tour times and prices on request so please ring (02) 4381 0342. Bookings must be made 24 hours prior.
Kayak Hire - Ocean Planet 4342 2222
Water Tours
Palm Beach Ferry Services – Ph 9997 4815. 45km scenic river cruise – from Patonga Wharf daily. Cruising Lower Hawkesbury River and Cowan Waters – 1 hour stop at Ku-Ring-Gai National Park picnic grounds, Bobbin Head.
Blunsdon Day Tours offers day tours. Some of the more popular tours are the Scenic Central Coast Coastal Tour, Beach and Bush Tour, Drive and Sail Tour, Nature Tour, Hunter Valley Wine Tour, Dolphin Watch Tour, Phone (02) 4328 1317.
Australia's Last Riverboat Postman. Take a historical cruise. The Riverboat is the lifeline for many of the people along the Hawkesbury River, delivering not only mail, but also milk, groceries and an odd assortment of articles. The Riverboat departs from Brooklyn (Hawkesbury River Station). For enquiries phone (02) 9985 7566.
For the children
Aquamuse Aquatic Hire on Avoca Lake, Avoca. You can hire aqua bikes, pedal carts, canoes and surf skis. Phone 015 934 365
Aquafun - Hire Pedal boast, kayaks, surf ski’s on Avoca beach . Ph: 0413 808 394