Guidebook for Copacabana
Parks & Nature
The 8km Bouddi coastal walk runs from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach. Boasting beaches, boardwalks and birdlife, it’s known as one of the most beautiful central coast walks. This relatively easy hike is characterised by sweeping views, shady rainforest and inviting picnic spots. Prefer a shorter walk? Break the walk into shorter sections:
Putty Beach to Maitland Bay (3km)
Maitland Bay to Little Beach (3.5km)
Little Beach to MacMasters Beach (1.7km)
169 locals recommend
Bouddi National Park
Maitland Bay TrackThe 8km Bouddi coastal walk runs from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach. Boasting beaches, boardwalks and birdlife, it’s known as one of the most beautiful central coast walks. This relatively easy hike is characterised by sweeping views, shady rainforest and inviting picnic spots. Prefer a shorter walk? Break the walk into shorter sections:
Putty Beach to Maitland Bay (3km)
Maitland Bay to Little Beach (3.5km)
Little Beach to MacMasters Beach (1.7km)
Copacabana Beach is a patrolled swimming beach during the warmer months and is best when winds are nor easter. When the surfs up enjoy surfing other times you can enjoy paddle boarding, snorkelling around the family rock pool, or stroll along the beach to McMasters Beach and lagoon.
A 300m stroll down hill and along the roadside is to the beach access.
25 locals recommend
Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club
Del Monte PlaceCopacabana Beach is a patrolled swimming beach during the warmer months and is best when winds are nor easter. When the surfs up enjoy surfing other times you can enjoy paddle boarding, snorkelling around the family rock pool, or stroll along the beach to McMasters Beach and lagoon.
A 300m stroll down hill and along the roadside is to the beach access.
Avoca Beach is a patrolled swimming beach during the warmer months and is best when winds are southerly. Enjoy surfing, swimming with a family rock pool. The beachside village has a small choice of good cafes and restaurants. 5min drive from CBH.
87 locals recommend
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach is a patrolled swimming beach during the warmer months and is best when winds are southerly. Enjoy surfing, swimming with a family rock pool. The beachside village has a small choice of good cafes and restaurants. 5min drive from CBH.
A small stretch of beach that is calm to swim. Enjoy a walk around the headland and to The Skillion viewing point. 10min drive from CBH
53 locals recommend
Terrigal Haven
A small stretch of beach that is calm to swim. Enjoy a walk around the headland and to The Skillion viewing point. 10min drive from CBH
A patrolled beach in the warmer months with a small family rock pool. A vibrant beachside village with an array of shops.
10min drive from CBH
147 locals recommend
Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal DriveA patrolled beach in the warmer months with a small family rock pool. A vibrant beachside village with an array of shops.
10min drive from CBH
Putty Beach campground
Putty Beach Road
Toowoon Bay
Spoon Bay
Spoonbay Access TrackCaptain Cook Lookout
119 Del Monte PlNorah Head Lighthouse
40 Bush StThe Skillion
Maitland Bay Beach, Bouddi National Park NSW
Bouddi Coastal WalkLobster Beach
Tallow Beach campground
Little Beach
Essentials
Coles Kincumber
43 Avoca DrGeorge's Fruit Barn Terrigal
251 Scenic HwyALDI
Bayside DriveCopa Supermarket
208 Del Monte PlBalance Foods
905 Branga AveHome Style Cooking Delivered To Your Door
Fresko Foods
43-45 Avoca DriveSaratoga Quality Meats
43 Avoca DrAvoca Beach Butchery
184 Avoca DrShopping
Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveA vibrant beachside village along the foreshore and side streets. An array of boutique clothing stores, cafes, restaurants and bars. 10min drive from CBH
116 locals recommend
Terrigal
A vibrant beachside village along the foreshore and side streets. An array of boutique clothing stores, cafes, restaurants and bars. 10min drive from CBH
Ludo's Gourmet Kitchen has always delivered outstanding, unique and restaurant quality cakes, pastries and desserts. Ludo's Gourmet Patisserie continues the tradition of baking sweet and savoury cakes, pies, quiches and treats for which Ludo's has always been renowned.
15 locals recommend
Ludo's Gourmet Kitchen
8 Cape Three Points RdLudo's Gourmet Kitchen has always delivered outstanding, unique and restaurant quality cakes, pastries and desserts. Ludo's Gourmet Patisserie continues the tradition of baking sweet and savoury cakes, pies, quiches and treats for which Ludo's has always been renowned.
Copacabana village has a general grocery store, post office, news agency, chemist, bottle shop and small cafes.
25 locals recommend
Copacabana
Copacabana village has a general grocery store, post office, news agency, chemist, bottle shop and small cafes.
Getting Around
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Melbourne StreetEntertainment & Activities
Three Points Surf
170 Avoca DrSurfboards and bodyboard rentals
Cinema Paradiso
189 Ocean View RdHOYTS Erina
331 Terrigal DrAvoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrFood Scene
Thaiger Temple
100-102 Terrigal EsplanadeFour Hands Pizza Bar & Grill
17 Church StreetGolden City Chinese Restaurant
62A Terrigal EsplanadeLow key not so fancy decor but a place to enjoy dumplings....
A good easy feed, the burgers big and tasty, the drinks cold, the music easy to get into, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like a local.
Serving burgers, sides, craft beers, varied selection of wine and some of the best priced cocktails around.
13 locals recommend
Chop N Grind
98 Terrigal EsplanadeA good easy feed, the burgers big and tasty, the drinks cold, the music easy to get into, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like a local.
Serving burgers, sides, craft beers, varied selection of wine and some of the best priced cocktails around.
Avoca Beach Surf Club Sunsets Bistro is a casual relaxed ala carte menu. Enjoy the beach and ocean views whilst dining outside on the balcony.
Sunsets Bistro
10 Vine StAvoca Beach Surf Club Sunsets Bistro is a casual relaxed ala carte menu. Enjoy the beach and ocean views whilst dining outside on the balcony.
BAR + RESTAURANT + LIFESTYLE
An incredible view for sunset drinks and from time to time live acoustic music.
22 locals recommend
Avoca Surf House
170 Avoca DrBAR + RESTAURANT + LIFESTYLE
An incredible view for sunset drinks and from time to time live acoustic music.
Becker & Co.
162 Avoca DrLike Minds
352 The Round DrBellyfish Cafe
112 Terrigal EsplanadeThe Boy & The Rose
21-23 N Avoca ParadeLotus Cafe
127A Ocean View DrPizza | Wine | Deli | Hampers
Lunch and Dinner check for trading hours
Deli open 7 days
31 locals recommend
BamVino
488 The Entrance RdPizza | Wine | Deli | Hampers
Lunch and Dinner check for trading hours
Deli open 7 days
This Little Piggy Eat & Drink
Talinga AvenueAll day brunch and coffee Mon-Sat
Artisan Cheese, Meats, Breads & Gourmet goods Mon-Sat.
Walk in Cheese room, Platters, Hampers, catering
The Fake Italian Deli
51 Brisbane Water DrArtisan Cheese, Meats, Breads & Gourmet goods Mon-Sat.
Walk in Cheese room, Platters, Hampers, catering
Sheltering under giant Norfolk Pines, directly opposite the beach & the wharf, Patonga Beach Hotel is without doubt a sublime place to while away the time with exquisite fresh food, fine wine and a large selection of beers on tap.
114 locals recommend
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrSheltering under giant Norfolk Pines, directly opposite the beach & the wharf, Patonga Beach Hotel is without doubt a sublime place to while away the time with exquisite fresh food, fine wine and a large selection of beers on tap.
Our deli counter is stocked with a range of International and Australian cured meats and cheeses which are freshly sliced to order. Speciality coffee by Peaberry's to be enjoyed with one of our freshly baked handmade pastries. We offer sandwiches made to order on our house baked artisan breads.
Salt Pig Deli
220 The Entrance RdOur deli counter is stocked with a range of International and Australian cured meats and cheeses which are freshly sliced to order. Speciality coffee by Peaberry's to be enjoyed with one of our freshly baked handmade pastries. We offer sandwiches made to order on our house baked artisan breads.
Modern Australian Cuisine. It brings influences from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Asia.
46 locals recommend
Yellowtail Restaurant
1 Campbell CresModern Australian Cuisine. It brings influences from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Asia.
Yum Yum Dining
The Fat Goose cafe bakery
1 Killcare RdHardy's Bistro
54 Araluen DrLady Copa Pizzeria e Birra
224 Del Monte PlThe Kiosk Avoca Beach
LOT 1 Vine StFrederico's Bar & Eatery
61 Masons ParadeRhonda's Bar & Restaurant
5 Kurrawyba AveMargarita Daze
345 Trafalgar AveBells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
107 The Scenic RdIsland Time Espresso Bar
104 Terrigal EsplanadeBellyfish Cafe
112 Terrigal EsplanadeEnjoy a relaxed afternoon on the verandah overlooking Avoca Beach.
22 locals recommend
Avoca Surf House
170 Avoca DrEnjoy a relaxed afternoon on the verandah overlooking Avoca Beach.
Cabana Cafe and Bar
202-204 Del Monte PlThe Tame Fox
224 The Entrance RdOCEAN BAR cantina
220 Del Monte PlArc. Est
18 Church StCove Cafe
Scenic HighwayReef Restaurant
Terrigal EsplanadeThe Joker & Thief Terrigal
90 Terrigal EsplanadeHernando's Hideaway East Gosford
47 Victoria StreetThe Bon Pavilion
159 Mann StSaddles
20 Ashbrookes RdBlue Lemon Sushi Terrigal
4A Campbell CrescentSpice Noodle Bar & Takeaway
42 Terrigal EsplanadeDrinks & Nightlife
Six String Brewing is proudly the NSW’s Central Coasts first home grown craft brewery with our brewery and tasting room in Erina. We are all about great beer and great music, a combination which we think is the ultimate collaboration.
45 locals recommend
Six String Brewing Company
330 The Entrance RdSix String Brewing is proudly the NSW’s Central Coasts first home grown craft brewery with our brewery and tasting room in Erina. We are all about great beer and great music, a combination which we think is the ultimate collaboration.
Our Central Coast brewery and cellar door at Kincumber is the ideal spot to meet with friends and chill while enjoying a tasting sample of the fresh beers available - either by the glass, or (even better) by grabbing a tasting paddle to sample the range. Once you’ve picked your brews of choice, take them home to enjoy in a 1 Litre serve, or in our refillable Block ‘n Tackle 1.89 Litre Stainless Steel Mini-Keg.
26 locals recommend
Block 'n Tackle Brewery
13 Cochrone StOur Central Coast brewery and cellar door at Kincumber is the ideal spot to meet with friends and chill while enjoying a tasting sample of the fresh beers available - either by the glass, or (even better) by grabbing a tasting paddle to sample the range. Once you’ve picked your brews of choice, take them home to enjoy in a 1 Litre serve, or in our refillable Block ‘n Tackle 1.89 Litre Stainless Steel Mini-Keg.
Pocket Bar Terrigal
74 Terrigal EsplanadeMumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse
92 Terrigal EsplanadeFlorida Beach Bar
1 Pine Tree Ln