Get ready for 10 days of music, art, and culture as the Lakes Festival takes over the Central Coast from November 7-16. This year, the festival brings more than 30 events to the region’s coastal towns, all celebrating sustainability and connecting with nature. Think Indigenous fine dining, seafood feasts, kayak eco tours, art workshops and live performances. The highlight? Light Up the Lake on November 8 is set to be a dazzling night of fireworks, family fun, and live music with headliners Ruby Fields, Dear Sunday and Dizzy Days on the bill.
There’s something special about NSW’s Central Coast. Golden beaches, a laid-back energy, ever-developing food scene, hot live music offerings and the fact that it’s just a breezy 90-minute drive north of Sydney. And spring is the perfect time to pack the car and head up the M1 (or take the train). With a stacked calendar of events – many of them free – and a coastline in all its springtime glory, there’s never been a better excuse for a weekend escape. Think markets, outdoor gigs, delicious food and plenty of spots to soak up the sunshine.
So, whether you’re fresh off a whirlwind Euro trip and feeling the post-holiday blues, or keen for an affordable local getaway before the silly season kicks off, grab your sunnies, queue up your road trip playlist, and roll those windows down. Here’s your guide to the best things to do on the Central Coast this spring and summer:
