Local knowledge is the key to unlocking the most superb secrets. We asked long-time resident and outdoor enthusiast Liz Ginis why she loves the Central Coast and where to find the very best walks, wildlife experiences and nature-based adventures.
Located almost halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, this 19th-century gold-rush settlement continues today as a vital rural service centre.
With world-class surf beaches, gentle bays, meandering rivers, wide lakes and a handful of waterfalls, the New South Wales’ Central Coast ticks all the boxes for water-loving guests and locals.
From the coast, to the mountains and all places in between, here are five of the best day walks to experience in NSW and the ACT.
Venture away from the waves and you’ll discover a Central Coast Hinterland brimming with bush walks, mountain bike trails, culture and a growing ecotourism scene.
Thousands – if not millions – of dead fish have been found floating down the Darling River at Menindee, western NSW. Our team was on the ground covering the Murray Darling Basin Plan and witnessed the event.
10 native birds have been released into the wild after being bred at three zoos under a program to bolster the endangered species’ declining population.
Be enchanted by one of Australia’s most acclaimed outdoor art galleries in this picturesque rural town.
Threatened species affected by the 2019–20 bushfires are setting up home in purpose-built nesting boxes on the NSW north coast.
You don’t have to venture far beyond the famous dazzling white sands of Hyams Beach (and many others) to escape the crowds and find yourself at one with nature in the NSW gem.