Before you make your way to spending a day exploring The Haven, start your morning off with a fresh cup of coffee. Located further up the north end of Terrigal Beach, stop by Luna Cafe. Breathe in that fresh sea breeze as you sip away on your cappuccino, and if you're closer to The Haven, stop by Legend Coffee. This coffee bar uses their very own coffee beans roasted in-house at their roastery in West Gosford, so you know you're getting the good stuff with every sip.

If you've dreamt of exploring the world under the sea, grab a chance to learn to scuba dive with the experts at ProDive Central Coast. Explore the ex-HMAS Adelaide, the largest warship off the NSW coast, which sits just a few kilometres off Terrigal's shore. Now considered a world-class dive attraction, this huge vessel is a purposely-scuttled diver recreation area with a lively artificial reef.

Dry off and venture just a stone's throw to the Haven Beach Kiosk for lunch. This place often has a queue for fresh fish and chips around lunchtime. Enjoy your hot parcel of seafood seaside on the cafe's outdoor deck, at one of the picnic tables looking out to Terrigal Beach, or on the grassy hills surrounding The Haven.

One of Terrigal's iconic attractions is its steep headland lookout, The Skillion. Stretch your legs with a short but sharp walk to the peak of this popular spot for panoramic photos. Views extend from Avoca Beach in the south to Forresters Beach in the north. Watch sunset from here or spot a whale during their annual migration, along with occasional pods of dolphins playing off shore.

After swimming, diving and walking up The Skillion, you're probably famished? A short walk along the Terrigal boardwalk will bring you to Meribella, a fine dining restaurant with a contemporary take on old world charm classics. Take in picturesque epic water view thanks to the glass conservatory the restaurant is housed in.  It's highly recommended to book a table, especially if you're dining around dusk when the vistas are spectacular. 

The Star of the Sea luxury apartments boast some of the best accommodation views across the entire Central Coast. Situated atop the headland between the bustling Terrigal Esplanade and The Haven, you're perched in the perfect position to easily access the town centre for its nightlife, and the secluded cove for a revitalising morning swim. 

Breakfast like a local at corner cafe Mr Sha Shas, serving delish food with vegan options, smoothies, fresh pastries and more with sustainability at the heart of their operations. Grab a coffee and take in their everchanging gallery space, or sit back and watch the Long Jetty neighbourhood as it wakes up.

Visit Burnt Honey Bakery to stock up on artisan pastries ready to enjoy for a mid morning snack. Walk, ride or scoot along the Long Jetty shared pathway running the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake. You also need to make three important scenic stops - walk the three heritage jetties - Parry’s Jetty, Watkin’s Jetty, and of course The Long Jetty stretching 350m into the lake's centre.

Grab an easy lunch at one of the many Long Jetty options. For casual takeaway to enjoy down by the lake try The Pelican, serving a range of seafood lunches with a famously great burger menu. Or try a fresh loaded roll from Long Jetty Charcoal Chicken, serving the neighbourhood since 1981 - the fact there's always a queue tells you something.

Continue your stroll along the boutiques of the high street, now in search of special fashion and homeware items to take home. At the very top of the neighbourhood there's Home by the Jetty, in its centre there's Wildberry Boutique, Ohana Boutique, Sadie Lou, Kloth Long Jetty, , Shadow Bang Apothecary & Supply for dried flowers and homewares and The Bang Threads & Espresso.

This evening’s dinner venue provides the perfect reason to drop into Upstairs Wines for a tasting session with a strong focus on natural, small batch & minimal intervention wines, beers & spirits from Australia & around the world that you can BYO to your next stop.

Settle in a for an evening of handmade artisan Italian food, cooked with fresh local ingredients and made with the spirit of Italy! Indulge in the authentic Tuscan tastes right here on the Coast and treat yourself to tasty pastas and meatballs with Napoletana. This family friendly restaurant will have you part of the owner's family in no time! 

Explore the Coast to Lake Walk on foot or bicycle (bikes can be hired en route at The Entrance). The 7.6km total loop walk is a great way to see the local neighbourhoods, and the accessible walk is designed to enjoy as much or as little as you feel. Today you are following it from Long Jetty to Toowoon Bay, from lake to bay. Look out for the blue, green & pink signage to guide you.

Once you've reached Toowoon Bay, it's time to take a break and admire the scenery. This little neighbourhood has big options available for breakfast - try family run Flour & Co that has been serving since 1988.

Toowoon Bay beach is an excellent family friendly beach with calm waters and is patrolled during the summer months. It offers great snorkeling opportunities and is perfect for stand-up paddle boarding too. There's a kiosk on site for a cold drink and you can venture across the small rock platform to easily reach the neighbouring shores of North Shelly Beach, a popular dog-friendly spot. 

After a few hours spent paddling at the beach, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of Toowoon's central eateries. Cecilia's on the corner serve lunch by day, and by night transform into a restaurant and wine bar. For today, you're attention should be drawn to their freshly shucked oysters!

Head to Swadling Reserve, a popular green space for families and couples to relax, read a book, watch the waves, or head down to Toowoon Bay beach for another paddle after lunch. If you're with the kids, the playground here is one of the best on the Central Coast, surrounded by shaded space to watch the little ones safely play.

Located within The Quarters at Forresters Beach the “pantry to the resort” where guests and locals come to get their fixings and enjoy some seriously good produce. A beautiful poolside venue to enjoy luxurious specialty coffee, an all-day brunch menu and lovingly designed and researched wine and cocktail menus. You can take a seat inside the café or sit in the courtyard and enjoy the sun poolside.

Drop by the charming Kincumber Post Café, officially the area’s local post office from 1945 to 1990! Serving fresh, house-baked goods with a smile, you will instantly feel like you’ve found a neighbourhood gem. 

Catch a glimpse of the weekly mixed posies created by Bree & Hollie right next door to your morning cafe. More than a florist, The Petal Sisters is a boutique lifestyle store in Kincumber selling artisan arrangements, fashion and homewares too. A floral rainbow to start the day with!

Head up the steep hill to Kincumber Mountain Reserve, where you'll find Honeman's Rock picnic area, amenities and starting points for some incredible hikes on the Coast, featuring Aboriginal axe-grinding grooves and carvings - and caves! The name ‘Kincumba’ is said to be an Aboriginal word meaning 'toward the rising sun'. Explore this mountain's story and visit coastal vantage points overlooking Pickets Valley and Brisbane Water.

Stop by Loo Loo’s Coffee Warehouse in the modern-industrial hub of Kincumber for a refuel after your busy morning. Make no mistake - you're here for their incredible Toasties menu. So simple, yet so delicious; buttery, sprinkled with salt & pepper and toasted to perfection. Eat in their vintage interior, or takeaway to enjoy in the nearby park.

Take a short trip along the road to Avoca, stop for a cheeky shop at La Boheme Fashion & Lifestyle Boutique. In its unique bush-based location on the Scenic Highway, owner Stephanie sells a stylishly curated assortment of fashion, homewares and lifestyle items for the coastal connoisseur, all with the mission to make women feel good inside and out.

Taste true local beer with a paddle at the Central Coast's inspired Block n Tackle Brewery, named after the shipbuilding history of the Brisbane Waters region. The brewery space doubles as an event and live music venue, with trivia nights, Beer N Brush painting session, and Pie n Pint Thursdays. Book ahead to nab yourself a seat today!

Cap off this daytime adventure with dinner at this much-loved, welcoming 1970s pub. Offering live music & open-mic nights, plus great bistro food, the Kincumber Hotel also features the Hairy Goat Craft Bar for those who are still seeking some crafty sips after the brewery stop earlier. Check out the tasty hot seafood plate on their menu.

Stop by to soak up Cochrone Street's industrial soul in Kincumber - courtesy of its shipbuilding heritage – with modern spots for a great breakfast. Grab morning coffee from Loo Loo's Coffee Warehouse, and a healthy nourish bowl from the colourful menu next door at Bowlarama Bowls.

Explore Kincumber Broadwater by walking (or cycling) along the shared pathway connecting Kincumber to Davistown. The path follows the waterway with heritage signage along the way to take you back to the historic shipbuilding past of this area. Don't miss a photo on the Kincumber Jetty famously photographed by Danny Irvine and used on an Australia Post Stamp!

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Enjoy lunch at Kincumber's newest cafe Pomegranate by Fresko in the pretty Kincumber Shopping Village. They offer a wide selection of cafe style homemade baked goods and also stock Shhmoakesy pies, the Coast's award-winning gourmet smoked meat pies.  Relax and take in the buzz of this vibrant little place and be before you leave, be sure to pop into their fruit shop opposite to stock up on fresh produce!

Just a short drive from Kincumber, is Davistown, Saratoga and Yattalunga, known to the locals as the 3 Villages. At Davistown or Saratoga, you can jump on board the local ferry and cruise between Woy Woy and Empire Bay taking in the breath-taking scenery this area has to offer. Stretch your legs at Woy Woy or stay on board and see how the locals get around the area without a car or bus. 

Sink your teeth into a Suzie Dukes burger, the newest burger joint in the area. Opened in the Kincumber Shopping Village in late 2022, these handcrafted American burgers are made to order using the freshest of ingredients, locally sourced produce and served between their heavenly milk buns. No meal is complete without one of their famous doughnut milkshakes! This is their 4th restaurant and with standout reviews, this a family dinner must!