Food scene
Local store with awesome burgers & chips. Sit across the road at Wagstaffe Wharf where the kids can swim and fish.
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Wagstaff Newsagency & General Store
46 Wagstaffe AveLocal store with awesome burgers & chips. Sit across the road at Wagstaffe Wharf where the kids can swim and fish.
Hardy's Bay Club
14 Heath RdGreat local club
Order a Pizza & Gelato & grab yourself a beverage from the Killcare Cellars & General Store (who will loan you a glass) and sit across the road on the Hardys Bay foreshore to watch the sunset. There is even a bottle opener on one of the posts.
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The View Woodfired Pizza
58 Araluen DrOrder a Pizza & Gelato & grab yourself a beverage from the Killcare Cellars & General Store (who will loan you a glass) and sit across the road on the Hardys Bay foreshore to watch the sunset. There is even a bottle opener on one of the posts.
Hardy's Bistro
54 Araluen DrCafe & dining
Old Killcare Store
54 Araluen DriveHistoric local cafe with views.
The Fat Goose cafe bakery
1 Killcare RdCafe & Bakery
Killcare Kiosk
81 Beach DrBeach Cafe
The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare
107 The Scenic RdUpmarket dining and bar
MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club
100 Marine ParadeBarefoot Cafe
Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
107 The Scenic RdBakery at the Hotel
Fantastic award winning restaurant. Go for an intimated date or with a small group to enjoy an evening of great food and wine. Follow this with a drink at Bar Toto next door.
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Osteria Il Coccia
49 Ocean View RdFantastic award winning restaurant. Go for an intimated date or with a small group to enjoy an evening of great food and wine. Follow this with a drink at Bar Toto next door.
Hardys Bay
New bar/restaurant opening soon - Hardys Bay
Spinnakers Killcare
81 Beach DrThis may be closed. Lovely restaurant with fantastic views.
Swimming
Killcare Beach
Great rockpool for toddlers and SLSC Cafe.
The best calm spot to enjoy a swim, great for kids and on a calm day snorkelling.
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Putty Beach campground
Putty Beach RoadThe best calm spot to enjoy a swim, great for kids and on a calm day snorkelling.
Wagstaffe Wharf station
Swimming & Fishing
Lobster Beach
Rewarding views and beach with a bit of a walk
Check the weather, this beach can be a bit rough on a windy day, otherwise, it can be devinne. Beautiful bushwalks to get there.
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Maitland Bay Beach, Bouddi National Park NSW
Bouddi Coastal WalkCheck the weather, this beach can be a bit rough on a windy day, otherwise, it can be devinne. Beautiful bushwalks to get there.
Little Beach
Macmasters Beach
Pubs
Great food, well priced, family friendly hotel with a nice choice of beers.
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Kincumber Hotel
6 Carrak RdGreat food, well priced, family friendly hotel with a nice choice of beers.
Empire Bay Tavern Restaurant
1 Poole Cl Another local place to eat.
Great locals club open Thurs - Sunday.
Thursdays 1 kid eats free per adult.
Check the website for bands playing.
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Hardy's Bay Club
14 Heath RdGreat locals club open Thurs - Sunday.
Thursdays 1 kid eats free per adult.
Check the website for bands playing.
I can't recommend this bar enough. Hop on the ferry from Wagstaffe Wharf and get a cab home.
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Bar Toto - Trattoria and Bar
189 Ocean View RdI can't recommend this bar enough. Hop on the ferry from Wagstaffe Wharf and get a cab home.
Grocery Supplies
Local grocery and bottle shop. Great choice in wines. Convenient but limited groceries.
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Killcare Cellars & General Store
56 Araluen DrLocal grocery and bottle shop. Great choice in wines. Convenient but limited groceries.
United
306 Empire Bay DrBasic groceries.
Bottle Shop/ Wine Cellars
Bottle Shop Cellars with good variety & knowledge.
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Killcare Cellars & General Store
56 Araluen DrBottle Shop Cellars with good variety & knowledge.
Bottlemart - Empire Bay Tavern
1 Poole ClLocal but limited.
IGA Xpress & Liquor
36 Empire Bay DrA different choice of liquor, plus groceries.
Tipps für Reisende
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Guide Part 1
The secret is out! Since CoVID-19 closed borders, Sydney siders have discovered a well kept secret closer to home. The Bouddi Peninsular is on the lower Central Coast only 55 mins north from Hornsby via Woy Woy, passing Ettalong Beach over the Rip Bridge, then taking a right up the hill to Bouddi National Park.
The area is blessed with the famous Bouddi National Park camping & Coastal Walk. Bush trails with scattered views looking over the Pacific Ocean, Broken Bay & Brisbane Waters - often gifting you with a bay or beach at the end - this area is the perfect weekend getaway.
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Guide Part 2
At the top in Killcare Heights is the famed Bells at Killcare, boutique hotel, restaurant & spa.
Hang a right and you will find Killcare Beach Kiosk & at the north end, the family-friendly Putty Beach.
On the other side is Hardys Bay Village - with the Killcare Cellars & General Store, The Fat Goose, Hardys Bistro, The Lucky Bee, Perfect for a bayside picnic whilst watching the sunset.
Keep on going and you’ll find the community-run Hardy’s Bay Club with live music & great pub grub.
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Guide Part 3
At the end of the peninsular you will find Wagstaffe Store & “Waggie” Wharf where you will find the local kids here enjoying ice-creams & hot chips whilst swinging out over the tiny beach & fishing off the wharf.
The area is a mix of locals & Sydney weekenders which, when empty, are available as holiday rentals.
There are local babysitters if you plan a night out, and most clubs offer a shuttle service for a small fee.
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Guide Part 4
Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tours.
Hire a BBQ boat @ Boat, Bike & Paddle Hire Central Coast.
Catch the ferry from Wagstaffe Wharf over to Ettalong have a coffee at The Box & take a stroll around to Umina Beach, or stay on the ferry and enjoy the scenic ride over to Palm Beach, then up to the lighthouse on Barrenjoey Head.
Killcare Beach, Putty Beach, Lobster Beach, Tallow Beach, Maitland Bay
Walks & Lookouts:
Mary Byles lookout, Rocky Point trail to Alan Strom lookout, Bouddi Coastal Walk, Flannel Flower track, Box Head walking.
MacMasters, Little, Umina, Pearl, Patonga Beaches.