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December2011-May2012

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ItalianLa Cucina Cortesi 32Onda Restaurant 17Prospero’s Italian 28

LebaneseArabian Lounge 10Byblos 22 & 23

MediterraneanL’anxaneta 3Menhir 42

ModernAustralianBarretts 16Cottage Point Inn Restaurant 35Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar 8 & 9 Namans Kitchen 36Olive on Ocean View 32Sea Grill Restaurant 11

NoodlesFortune Cookie Noodle Bar 8

OrganicOliver’s 8

PancakesPancakes By the Sea 19

Pizzeria/PastaEttalong Pizza & Pasta House 32La Fiamma 32Namans Kitchen 36 Wyong Rugby League Club 14

RibsHog’s Breath Café - Terrigal 43Red Centre Steakhouse 24 & 25

SeafoodBeef & Barramundi 21 & 33Namans Kitchen 36Prospero’s Italian 28Reef Restaurant 2Sea Grill Restaurant 11

SpanishCara O Cruz 18L’anxaneta 3Menhir 42

SteakBeef & Barramundi 21 & 33Caroline Bay Brasserie 20Empire Bay Tavern 6Hog’s Breath Café - Terrigal 43Namans Kitchen 36 Red Centre Steakhouse 24 & 25Sea Grill Restaurant 11

TapasCara O Cruz 18L’anxaneta 3Menhir 42Onda Restaurant 17The Bungalow 33

VietnameseKim Vietnamese 26

WaterfrontDiningArabian Lounge 10Coco Banana 31Cottage Point Inn Restaurant 35Cove Café 27Prospero’s Italian 28Red Centre Steakhouse 24 & 25Reef Restaurant 2Sea Grill Restaurant 11Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 15

FeaturesMap & Contents 4 & 5NSW Captivating Coast 12 & 13Live Theatre & Music 38 & 39Special Events 40 & 41www.diningout.com.au 34Dining Out App 30

AlacarteCaroline Bay Brasserie 20Cottage Point Inn Restaurant 35Olive on Ocean View 32Onda Restaurant 17Reef Restaurant 2Sea Grill Restaurant 11

AlfrescoDiningBarretts 16Coco Banana 31Cove Café 27Onda Restaurant 17Red Centre Steakhouse 24 & 25

AsianKim Vietnamese 26Ettalong - Hong Kong Restaurant 32Ming Dragon 8

Bars/TavernsDavistown RSL Club 44Empire Bay Tavern 6Everglades Country Club 37Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 15Wyong Rugby League Club 14

Bistro/Grill/StoneGrillBeef & Barramundi 21 & 33Empire Bay Tavern 6Everglades Country Club 37Dish - Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 15

BrasserieBroadwater Brasserie - Davistown RSL Club 44Caroline Bay Brasserie 20Everglades Country Club 37

BrazilianChurrascoCoco Banana 31

Café/CoffeeBellyfish Café 7Cove Café 27Everglades Country Club 37L’anxaneta 3Pancakes By The Sea 19The Coffee Club 8The Walkabout Café 33Zanziba 29

CasualCuisine/DiningBroadwater Brasserie - Davistown RSL Club 44Burger Bar 8Caroline Bay Brasserie 20Cove Café 27Empire Bay Tavern 6Everglades Country Club 37Indigo - Eats, Treats & Bar 8 & 9Pancakes By The Sea 19Zanziba 29

ChineseEttalong - Hong Kong Restaurant 32Ming Dragon 8

DiningPrecinctsDavistown RSL Club 44Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort 32 & 33Everglades Country Club 37Mingara Recreational Club 8Wyong Rugby League Club 14

Dinner/ShowsArabian Lounge 10Coco Banana 31Davistown RSL Club 44 Mingara Recreational Club 8 & 9Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 15Wyong Rugby League Club 14

EuropeanOnda Restaurant 17

FineDiningOnda Restaurant 17Reef Restaurant 2

IndianGandhi Indian 33

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The Central Coast, just one hours drive north of Sydney offers an abundance of attractions and activities for people needing a well earned break, whether it’s for a day, a weekend or a week.

From swimming to shopping, golf to gardens, hiking to horse riding, the Central Coast can provide a range of memorable experiences. Explore the spectacular beaches, countless national parks, forests and reserves or encounter wildlife at close range at one of the animal parks.

The Central Coast supplies the full spectrum of shopping experiences from the boutiques of Terrigal and Avoca to the many regular seaside markets and arts & craft fairs, and the furniture & antique shopping at The Entrance. The two major shopping and entertainment malls at Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah are a consumer’s dream.

To relax and unwind visit the historic Avoca Beach movie theatre, treat yourself to a day spa or sample some local award winning fruit wines.

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new south wales captivating coast

Fine dining with magnificent views is something that the Central Coast proudly boasts with a number of award winning restaurants scattered across the region. An abundance of alfresco and waterside cafes are also available that won’t blow the budget, and a trip to the coast wouldn’t be complete without ‘fish n chips’ on the beach!

The network of clubs dotted over the region provides a fantastic range of entertainment and affordable dining options. The main performing arts theatre presents a diverse range of shows from musicals and comedies to Shakespeare, and the region is not short on venues for regular live music and cabaret evenings.

Enjoy the great outdoors, breathtaking coastline, spectacular beaches, and the lush hinterland - the Central Coast is the perfect backdrop for fun, adventure and relaxation.

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live theatre and music

FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENTEvery Thursday NightFrom 7pm - 11pm in the Main Bar area.Davistown RSLwww.davistownrsl.com.auPh: 02 4363 0199

FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENTEvery Friday & Saturday NightSit back, relax and enjoy some great free entertainment at Mingarawww.mingara.com.auPh: 02 4349 7799

FREE LIVE MUSICEvery Saturday NightMagenta Shores1 Magenta Drive Magenta www.mirvachotels.com/quay-west-resort-magenta-shoresPh: 02 4352 8100

BACK TO THE TIVOLI10 December 2011Tickets $15.00Mingara Ticketekwww.mingara.com.auPh: 02 4349 7888

FREE TRIBUTE SHOWS - MINGARAJanuary 2012Live and Free in the Lounge from 8.30pmSaturday 7th - Desperado - Eagles Tribute ShowSaturday 14th - ABBA’s Back Tribute ShowSaturday 21st - Buble’ Tribute ShowThursday 26th - John Farnham Tribute Showwww.mingara.com.au

CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL17 - 21 January 2012Tickets $20.00 - Check website for timesLaycock Street Theatrewww.laycockstreettheatre.comPh: 02 4323 3233

NORMIE ROWE20 January 20128.30pm Tickets $20Mingara Ticketekwww.mingara.com.auPh: 02 4349 7888

JAYS PLACE LIVE11 February 201210am Tickets $14.50Under 12mths FREEwww.mingara.com.auMingara Tickets Ph: 02 4349 7888

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WENDY MATTHEWS & GLENN SHORROCK24 February 2012 - 8pmAll tickets $68.50Laycock Street Theatrewww.laycockstreettheatre.comPh: 02 4323 3233

DAVID HELFGOTT & YANTRA DEVILDER10 - 11 March 2012Saturday 7.30pm & Sunday 2pm Tickets start from$39.0069 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beachwww.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.auPh: 02 4382 1777

SHANNON NOLL23 March 20128.30pm Tickets $35.00Mingara Ticketekwww.mingara.com.auPh: 02 4349 7888

ROSS NOBLE29 March 2012 - 8pmTickets: Adult $44.00, Conc. $39.90Laycock Street Theatrewww.laycockstreettheatre.comPh: 02 4323 3233

WISH I’D SAID THAT30 - 31 March 2012Friday 8pm & Saturday 2pm & 8pmTickets: $45.00 Adult & Conc. $40.00Laycock Street Theatrewww.laycockstreettheatre.comPh: 02 4323 3233

HI 527 April 2012Tickets: $18.00Under 12mths FREEMingarawww.mingara.com.auTickets Ph: 02 4349 7888

LET THE SUNSHINE17 May 2012Tickets: Adult $45.00, Conc. $40.00Laycock Street Theatrewww.laycockstreettheatre.comPh: 02 4323 3233

MEN IN PINK TIGHTS22 May 2012 - 8pmTickets $69.90 Adult Conc. $59.90 Student $49.90, Child $44.90 Laycock Street Theatrewww.laycockstreettheatre.comPh: 02 4323 3233

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MARKETSAll year roundAvoca Beach - Hunters Park 4th Saturday Monthly 9am - 2pmAvoca Beach Growers Market - Heazlet Park1st Sunday Monthly 8am - 2pmCopacabana Lawn Markets - Surf Club 3rd Sunday Monthly 8am - 2pmDavistown RSL Markets3rd Sunday Monthly 9.30am - 2pmEttalong Beach Tourist Resort Every Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pmGosford City2nd Saturday Monthly 8am - 12noonHandmade Craft - Erina High School 3rd Sunday / Quarterly 10am - 2pmMorisset - Advantage AvenueEvery Saturday & SundayPoint Clare - Brisbane Water DriveSaturday / QuarterlyLions Club Car Boot Sale - Terrigal1st Sunday Monthly 9am - 1pmThe Entrance Waterfront MarketsEvery Saturday 9am - 4pmThe Entrance Art & Craft MarketsEvery Sunday 9am - 3.30pmOpen Air Markets - Toukley (Coles) Every Sunday 8am - 2pm

PELICAN FEEDINGDaily at 3.30pmRain, Hail or Shine, 365 days a yearMemorial Park, The Entrance02 4333 5377www.theentrance.org

TERRIGAL CHRISTMAS FAIR11 December 2011Terrigal Christmas Fair 9am - 3pmFree Event All DayReturning bigger and better again! Terrigal’s own dedicated Christmas Event with 100+ Market Stalls, Food, and Entertainment.

MINGARA’S CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS18 December 2011$5.00 Community Pledge pp, kids under 12 years freeFireworks, Entertainment, Rides and FoodHeadlines: Gina Jeffreys, Darryl Braithwaite and New MacDonald’s Farmwww.mingara.com.au

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT24 December 2011 (Christmas Eve)The spirit of Christmas is commemorated throughout the evening with Carols, Santa and fireworks at 9pm.Activities from5pm, entertainment from 6pmMemorial Park, The Entrancewww.theentrance.org

PEATS RIDGE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL29 December 2011 - 1 January 2012Peats Ridge is 3 days of laid back festival goodness, situated in the stunning Glenworth Valley one hour North of Sydney. Rolling together Music, Arts, Culture, Sustainability and Camping, it is one of Australia’s most pleasing New Year’s events.Glenworth Valleywww.peatsridgefestival.com.au

GOSFORD NEW YEARS EVE FESTIVAL31 December 2011The day-long event starts with the races at Gosford Race Club from 11am, A-League football in the afternoon from 6pm, and then the waterfront will be come alive with entertainers, rides, food stalls and a live band. Fireworks from 9pmwww.nyegosford.com.au

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS31 December 2011A variety of entertainment will start at 5pm with the grand fireworks display at 9pm.The Entrancewww.theentrance.org

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NEW YEARS EVE - MINGARA31 December 2011New Years Eve at MingaraThe Hornet Live and Free in the Lounge from 9pm to 1amwww.mingara.com.au

PSYCHIC & ALTERNATIVE FAIR7 - 8 January 2012The Central Coast’s biggest Psychic and Alternative Fair is a weekend of self discovery with over 100 attractions including readers, masseurs, stalls, live guests and seminars. It’s the alternative approach to physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.10am to 5pmAdults $8.00, Children Under 12 Years Freewww.mingara.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS26 January 2012Wagstaffe will kick off the day with an official ceremony and flag raising, followed by Breakfast by the Bay at 8am. Then Gosford festivities will have market stalls, entertainment, thong throwing, a sail past and the ever exciting Great Aussie Raft Race! Celebrations will be running from 6am - 1pm.Woy Woy will take the celebrations into the evening with a huge entertainment lineup, children’s rides and activities, food and market stalls starting from 2pm. Our signature event is the Lantern Parade which will be followed by a sensational fireworks display!

AUSTRALIA DAY - AT THE ENTRANCE26 January 2012From 11am activities include Central Coast Wood-chop Championship, plus stalls in the park including face painting, Kindi Farm, amusements and rides. Corps of Marines will display floggings, firing cannons etc. The biggest crowd pleaser to top the day off is always the spectacular fireworks display at 9pm. www.theentrance.org

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL9 - 11 March 2012The festival hosts over 70 top quality artists and performers at 30+ venues throughout Wyong Shire, and experienced massive crowds of over 48,000 people at the 2011 event. The focal point is Memorial Park at The Entrance where all of the music performances are absolutely free!Saturday 10th a rodeo will be held in the town centre at Taylor Park.Tickets Phone: 02 4333 5377www.theentrance.org

ETTALONG BEACH FESTIVAL18 March 2012Thousands of people are expected to ‘come & play’ at the Ettalong Beach Festival this year.10am - 4pmOcean View Road, Ettalong Beach

OPERA IN THE ARBORETUM - PEARL BEACH24 March 2012This is an open air event amidst the beauty of the native forest. You should bring chairs, a picnic hamper and drinks and clothing applicable for the weather. Remember, in the village there is only the Pearl Beach General Store and Café and this is located some distance from the venue. So self-catering is recommended. Excellent coffee can be purchased onsite.3pm - 5.30pm

SCULPTURE ON THE GREENS14 April - 31 May 2012Fifty outdoor sculptures spread around the resort building and 20 indoor sculptures will be on display.Mercure Kooindah WatersPh: (02) 4355 5777

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