7 Day NSW Central Coast

Departing: Monday 31st August 2026

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Meals: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / PL = Picnic Lunch / D = Dinner / FD = Feature Dinner

TRAVEL ITINERARY

DAY 1 - HOME to YAMBA    (D)

Monday 31st August 2026:  Welcome to our Central Coast holiday. After morning pick-ups, we travel south, stopping to purchase lunch before visiting Zentveld’s Coffee. Learn about coffee growing, regenerative practices, and the roasting process before enjoying a cup on the verandah. We then continue to Yamba, where a peaceful rainforest retreat awaits as our overnight accommodation. 

Stay: Angourie Resort

DAY 2 - YAMBA to CENTRAL COAST     (BLD)

Tuesday 1st September:  We start early to reach our lunch venue with time for a farm tour at Ricardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries, showcasing five hydroponic strawberry varieties and eight tomato varieties. This afternoon, we continue to the Central Coast to unpack and settle in for the next three nights. 

Stay: The Quarters Foresters Beach

DAY 3 - RIVERBOAT POSTMAN CRUISE     (BLD)

Wednesday 2nd September:  After an early breakfast, we head to Brooklyn Wharf to join Australia’s Last Riverboat Postman Cruise. Since 1910, the Postman has delivered mail and essentials to river communities, a tradition we experience today. Later, we return to our hotel with free time to enjoy the facilities. 

Stay: The Quarters Foresters Beach

DAY 4 - CENTRAL COAST    (BLD)

Thursday 3rd September:  We begin at the Ken Duncan Gallery, exploring spacious viewing rooms and enjoying an audio-visual presentation. Next is Alison Homestead for morning tea and a guided tour on Wyong’s first land grant (1825). Lunch follows at Bar Botanica, set in three acres of gardens at Distillery Botanica, where owner Phillip Moore creates award-winning spirits using onsite botanicals. From one lush garden to the next we make our way to Firescreek Botanical Winery for a wine tasting with a twist. 

Stay: The Quarters Foresters Beach

DAY 5 - PEARLS AND CHOCOLATES    (BLD)

Friday 4th September:  After breakfast, we check out and visit Broken Bay Pearls, the only pearl farm on Australia’s East Coast. The discovery tour includes a cruise to an oyster lease on the Hawkesbury River and a pearl grading session inside the restricted-access room. Lunch is at the Chocolate & Nougat Factory, home to Nougat Limar, Bon Bon Fine Chocolate, and The Sydney Marshmallow Co., with time to stock up on treats. We then continue to Port Macquarie for the evening. 

Stay: Waters Edge Port Macquarie

DAY 6 - PORT MACQUARIE to GOLD COAST     (BLFD)

Saturday 5th September:  This morning, we drive through Coffs Harbour to Ballina for lunch at Summerland House Farm, an inspiring enterprise founded by Lionel Watts to train people with disabilities for independent living. Crossing the border, we continue to our Gold Coast accommodation for the final night of the tour. In the evening, we head to the Australian Outback Spectacular, beginning with a behind-the-scenes tour of this world-class theatrical production. The show follows Reg and Marge, true Australian characters battling a five-year drought, and takes us on a vivid, emotional journey into the heart of the bush. A three-course dinner is included, making for a fabulous final night. 

Stay: Mermaid Waters Hotel by Nightcap Plus

DAY 7 - GOLD COAST to HOME     (B)

Sunday 6th September:  What a fabulous holiday we have had travelling with friends with many experiences enjoyed along the way. We arrive at the Gold Coast Motor Museum. Built by Carl and Grant Amor as a tribute to their late father, the museum showcases the sibling’s impressive private collection cars and bikes. Next door is Stanley’s Barn where we enjoy a delicious morning tea. We’ll stop en-route for lunch then arriving home, we farewell our coach captain completing our Central Coast holiday.                                                                 

* All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times / days and public holidays of some attractions.  We cannot be held responsible for changes due to closures or inclement weather.