4 Fresh Finds on the Central Coast August 2025

The NSW Central Coast is fringed with over 40 beaches to dive into, a network of wildlife-filled waterways to explore, brimming with national parks and state forests to cycle or walk through, dotted with seaside villages and produce-rich hinterland to tour, even in the cooler months. So, layer up and venture out to discover these four fresh finds this winter.

If you’re needing a long weekend to step away from the everyday hustle, and tune into your mind, body, and soul, then the team at Bells at Killcare has you sorted. In collaboration with wellness brand iKOU, their Wellness Reset Retreat from 22-25 August is your official invitation to slow down and relax.

Guided by wellness coach, Lonni Breeuwer and yoga and Pilates instructor, Leesa Thornthwaite, each day is designed to gently reset the mind. With a small group size of 10 people, this retreat is an intimate experience, ensuring that every lucky guest is well looked after. Across four days, expect meditation, slow movement with yoga and Pilates, stress relief and nutrition workshops, hearty and soul-nourishing food, and dedicated time for day spa treatments – including a 90-minute facial and full body massage.

The details of this retreat are just as dreamy as the schedule. Sunset canapes and a welcome dinner at Bells’ The Wild Flower Bar and Dining, fireside chats with your newly found friends, guided hikes throughout the surrounding Bouddi National Park and a spectacular guided Dark Sky Night Tour with Girri Girra Aboriginal Experiences will leave you restored in every sense of the word.
Book your upcoming retreat with Bells and you won’t regret it.

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The Killarney Vale strip just got a whole lot brighter. The beloved Blackfinn Espresso team have taken over a sleek new space, bringing their fabulous coffee from Toukley to Killarney Vale, and it’s already causing a stir among locals and early risers alike.
With doors open from 4:30am weekdays and 5am on weekends, Blackfinn’s newest spot has kept everything you loved about their original hub in Toukley, from their signature coffee, crunchy golden toasties, and delicious iced drinks. And for those on the go? Any iced drink can be served in a can. Just pop it into your bag and sip at your leisure.

Step inside and you’ll find a chic interior, with white brick walls and matte black shelving filled with branded merch and curated artisan goodies like local honey and margarita mixers. It’s more than a pitstop, it’s a caffeine sanctuary. Whether you’re grabbing your morning coffee before heading to work, or wanting an after run treat, Blackfinn’s new Killarney Vale hub is a guaranteed good time for coffee lovers.  

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Chances are, if you’ve driven along Bateau Bay Road to head to the beach, you’ve passed David Vretchkoff’s home studio without evening realising it. Tucked away just moments from Bateau Bay Beach is David’s creative haven where the crashing waves and soft and becomes his inspiration to create a masterpiece on canvas. His motto? Bringing the ocean into your home. And he does this with his sweeping seascapes that capture the mood, motion, and ever-changing landscape of the Australian coastline, particularly the beloved Central Coast.

Keep an eye on his socials to not miss the opportunity to visit his gallery. David frequently opens his gallery to curious passers-by looking to take a piece of the Central Coast home with them. As you wander through David’s artwork, you’ll spot all too familiar landscapes, from Terrigal Boardwalk to the sandbar bringing Toowoon Bay Beach and Little Bay together. If you’re simply after an ocean view, take a gander at the various paintings featuring turquoise tides and moody headlands. Better yet, he takes custom commissions if you’re dreaming of your own favourite coastline captured in vibrant paint and brushstrokes.With each painting, David invites you to slow down and appreciate the quiet power of the sea. It’s not just artwork on your wall, it’s an ocean that lives in your space.

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If you’ve been craving a true escape, Allawah is calling. Tucked away on the fringe of the Central Coast at Bar Point, this secluded two-bedroom stay, only accessible by boat, sits right on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.
Fittingly named after the Aboriginal meaning of ‘stay here’ or ‘make your abode here’, Allawah invites you to press pause and slip into a slower rhythm. In the master bedroom, wide bi-fold doors greet you to uninterrupted river views while the second bedroom gazes out to a lush rainforest retreat.

Spend your days basking in the simplicity of riverside life. Try your hand at fishing, kayaking or take a dip in the river. Make the most of your private jetty and stretch out with a book in hand. This stay gives you a perfect blend of riverside living and feeling like you’re living amongst a dense rainforest.
Whether you’re after a romantic seclusion with your lover, creative solitude or just a quiet weekend to reset, you’ll want to bookmark Allawah as an option. It’s a place to truly be yourself and sometimes that’s exactly what the soul needs.

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