10 Free Central Coast kids activities

The Peninsula Recreation Precinct is a multi-purpose recreation facility located at Umina Beach incorporating a recreation building, playground, park facilities, sporting and environmental opportunities. The multi-level playground is a unique, challenging and innovative play space with equipment suitable for all ages and levels. Park facilities include BBQ and picnic facilities all linked by fully accessible pathways. And the best part is, it’s located just moments away from our holiday resort.

Pelican feeding is conducted daily at The Entrance, Memorial Park from 3.30pm. Be early and watch as the pelicans arrive earlier, eager for a feed. A special area has been built where the pelicans gather each afternoon, waiting to be fed fish donated by the local fish shop. This gives the feeding officers an opportunity to locate and treat any injured birds. While not entirely free, all you need to do is make a small donation.

Take the towels, pack the sunscreen and head down to Avoca Rock Pool, an ocean pool located in one of the most popular swimming spots on the Central Coast. With shallow and gentle rock pools, the kids can have a splash while you soak up the beautiful Central Coast sun. Located just a short 25-minute drive from NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, Avoca Rock Pool offers a great day out for the whole family.

Established in 1906, the is a favourite among the locals. The complex has so much to explore. They have an outdoor park for kids to play in, interactive kids play area inside Wyong Milk Factory Tavern with a 3D projector and an indoor climbing gym. There’s a gelato/lollie shop with pinball and Pacman machines that the kids will love. Every Sunday afternoon between 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm, the factory puts on live music and a free jumping castle. Holiday activities are also available every school holidays.

Take the kids on an excursion to The Norah Head Lighthouse. Located on a headland, this magnificent lighthouse offers breathtaking ocean views and is the perfect spot to watch the afternoon sunset hitting the gorgeous rocks below.

Have a little Tony Hawk or pro scooter star in the making? Then head down to Bato Yard Skate Park in Bateau Bay for some action-packed fun. Whether it’s BMX, scooters or skateboards – this impressive skate park boasts a mixture of both street and transition sections, including a giant skate bowl that some of Australia’s biggest pro skaters rave about as being one of the best in the country. There’s even a parkour area for those who prefer moving without wheels.

Brisbane Water National Park is on the Central Coast near Gosford, north of Sydney. The park offers a range of wonderful experiences the kids will love. Spot the colourful spring wildflowers, learn all about the ancient Aboriginal engraving sites and check out the scenic views from the lookouts. There are great fishing spots to discover, along with walking and cycling trails that cross rainforest and rugged sandstone country. The park’s waterways are a great place to spend a day on the water, so don’t forget your kayak.

If it's another hot day, then a visit to the beautiful Somersby Falls is a must. Put the togs on the kids and stay cool underneath two of the most beautiful waterfalls around. Let the kids explore the rocks, puddles and the various green life that surrounds them. Make sure to bring along your camera too for some epic waterfall chasing shots. After, head over to the BBQ area and cook up a feed with the family. Somerby Falls makes a great day, and while the falls are free to experience, parking is $8, but in our opinion, it's totally worth it.