The Moana Beach House Guidebook
Food scene
If you're looking for a great breakfast and coffee w/ less crowds and water views checkout Aromas on Sea.
We love Aromas, it's located right on the water with great views. They have some great menu options with plenty of food and good coffee.
It has a large outdoor dining area, so you have a good chance to show up and grab and a seat versus other cafes in the area.
Open:
Mon - Thurs: 8am-5pm
Fri: 8am-10pm
Sat: 7:30am-10pm
Sun: 7:30am-7pm
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Aromas On Sea
40 Terrigal EsplanadeIf you're looking for a great breakfast and coffee w/ less crowds and water views checkout Aromas on Sea.
We love Aromas, it's located right on the water with great views. They have some great menu options with plenty of food and good coffee.
It has a large outdoor dining area, so you have a good chance to show up and grab and a seat versus other cafes in the area.
Open:
Mon - Thurs: 8am-5pm
Fri: 8am-10pm
Sat: 7:30am-10pm
Sun: 7:30am-7pm
If you're looking for a unique and relaxed breakfast or lunch, Bamboo Buddha is worth the short trip (~15 mins) from the Airbnb.
A vegetarian/vegan restaurant set in Bali style gardens surrounded by bamboo and large goldfish ponds. The restaurant is setup outdoors in very tranquil gardens.
The menu has an eclectic array of unique and traditional offerings such as Forbidden Rice Porridge (a warm and creamy black rice porridge infused with citrus, cinnamon, and star anise. Topped w/ yogurt, friend banana, fresh fruit, and almonds) to the traditional Aussie favorite of Bacon & Egg Roll.
Open:
9am - 3pm Wed - Sun
Closed Mon, Tues, & Public Holidays
Highly recommend making a booking in advance as seats fill up fast throughout the day
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Bamboo Buddha Cafe and Nursery
221 Wattle Tree RdIf you're looking for a unique and relaxed breakfast or lunch, Bamboo Buddha is worth the short trip (~15 mins) from the Airbnb.
A vegetarian/vegan restaurant set in Bali style gardens surrounded by bamboo and large goldfish ponds. The restaurant is setup outdoors in very tranquil gardens.
The menu has an eclectic array of unique and traditional offerings such as Forbidden Rice Porridge (a warm and creamy black rice porridge infused with citrus, cinnamon, and star anise. Topped w/ yogurt, friend banana, fresh fruit, and almonds) to the traditional Aussie favorite of Bacon & Egg Roll.
Open:
9am - 3pm Wed - Sun
Closed Mon, Tues, & Public Holidays
Highly recommend making a booking in advance as seats fill up fast throughout the day
If you're celebrating a special occasion and want to have a top notch restaurant experience than we recommend L'isle de France Terrigal.
It's located in Terrigal with both an indoor and outdoor seating area with water views. There's a free parking garage on the side of the venue. Reservations are typically a must.
http://lisledefranceterrigal.com.au/
You have a choice of 2 or 3 course meal ($60 or $70). Comes with an entrée, main, and dessert. It's fancy and you get good size food portions. Not like some fancy places where you leave hungry and go to macca's :)
The staff is helpful and will give recommendation's, and the wine selections are well done.
Overall if you feel like splurging a bit, it's a great place in the area
Open:
Monday: 6-9pm
Tuesday: 6-9pm
Wednesday: 12-2:30pm, 6-9pm
Thursday: 12-2:30pm, 6-9pm
Friday: 12-2:30pm, 6-9pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 3:30pm, 5:45pm - 9pm
Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm, 5:45pm - 9pm
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L'isle de France
1 Ena StIf you're celebrating a special occasion and want to have a top notch restaurant experience than we recommend L'isle de France Terrigal.
It's located in Terrigal with both an indoor and outdoor seating area with water views. There's a free parking garage on the side of the venue. Reservations are typically a must.
http://lisledefranceterrigal.com.au/
You have a choice of 2 or 3 course meal ($60 or $70). Comes with an entrée, main, and dessert. It's fancy and you get good size food portions. Not like some fancy places where you leave hungry and go to macca's :)
The staff is helpful and will give recommendation's, and the wine selections are well done.
Overall if you feel like splurging a bit, it's a great place in the area
Open:
Monday: 6-9pm
Tuesday: 6-9pm
Wednesday: 12-2:30pm, 6-9pm
Thursday: 12-2:30pm, 6-9pm
Friday: 12-2:30pm, 6-9pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 3:30pm, 5:45pm - 9pm
Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm, 5:45pm - 9pm
Arc has a fantastic vibe. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors there’s windows lining the exterior which brings fresh air in.
They have a nice selection of cocktails. Krista has the Gimmet which was on special at the time that she really enjoyed.
It’s a great place to have a drink or dine with their 2 course menu for $59. A nice range of great food options.
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Arc. Est
18 Church StArc has a fantastic vibe. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors there’s windows lining the exterior which brings fresh air in.
They have a nice selection of cocktails. Krista has the Gimmet which was on special at the time that she really enjoyed.
It’s a great place to have a drink or dine with their 2 course menu for $59. A nice range of great food options.
A nice little place located in Wamberal, about 8 min walk or 2 min drive from the AirBNB.
It has a nice variety on the menu, it’s a la carte so you don’t have to get 2 or 3 courses like the other more upscale restaurants.
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Suq Restaurant
80 Ocean View DrA nice little place located in Wamberal, about 8 min walk or 2 min drive from the AirBNB.
It has a nice variety on the menu, it’s a la carte so you don’t have to get 2 or 3 courses like the other more upscale restaurants.
Local pizza shop and one of the hosts favorite spots
Open Thurs - Sat 5-9pm and Sun 5-8pm
Lagune Artisan Pizza Co
Local pizza shop and one of the hosts favorite spots
Open Thurs - Sat 5-9pm and Sun 5-8pm
Lovely pasta dishes at Rhonda's with a nice relaxed setting.
They have some unique dishes such as the Squid Ink Fettucine.
Checkout their website for details on hours of operation and full menu
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Rhonda's Bar & Restaurant
5 Kurrawyba AveLovely pasta dishes at Rhonda's with a nice relaxed setting.
They have some unique dishes such as the Squid Ink Fettucine.
Checkout their website for details on hours of operation and full menu
Located in the heart of Terrigal, a good place for casual dining and pizza
Four Hands Pizza Bar & Grill
Located in the heart of Terrigal, a good place for casual dining and pizza
Neighbourhoods
Wamberal has a great coastline. It's perfect for a nice walk. If you start at the north end of the beach, walk to Terrigal and stop for lunch and a coffee
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Wamberal
Wamberal has a great coastline. It's perfect for a nice walk. If you start at the north end of the beach, walk to Terrigal and stop for lunch and a coffee
Bateau Bay is ~10 min drive from the Airbnb. It has a large shopping centre Bateau Bay Square for groceries, restaurants, banking, and any other shopping need. The bay is also very pretty and a nice place to swim or hang out in the afternoon
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Bateau Bay
Bateau Bay is ~10 min drive from the Airbnb. It has a large shopping centre Bateau Bay Square for groceries, restaurants, banking, and any other shopping need. The bay is also very pretty and a nice place to swim or hang out in the afternoon
Terrigal is a great place to go because it has a great cafe, restaurant and bar scene if you want to get out and about. There's plenty of options along with small shops and great walks along the coastline
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Terrigal is a great place to go because it has a great cafe, restaurant and bar scene if you want to get out and about. There's plenty of options along with small shops and great walks along the coastline
Avoca beach is another beautiful beach suburb w/ restaurants and a large beachfront (~15 min drive)
Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Avoca beach is another beautiful beach suburb w/ restaurants and a large beachfront (~15 min drive)
Sightseeing
Fantastic trails, secluded beaches, if you and the family enjoy the outdoors it's ~20 min drive from the Airbnb
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부디 국립공원
Maitland Bay TrackFantastic trails, secluded beaches, if you and the family enjoy the outdoors it's ~20 min drive from the Airbnb
A beautiful lookout with some short trails along the coastline to enjoy. Just a short trip from the property. It's worth a visit if you want a break from the beach and a nice walk
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Wyrrabalong Lookout
Wyrrabalong Coastal WalkA beautiful lookout with some short trails along the coastline to enjoy. Just a short trip from the property. It's worth a visit if you want a break from the beach and a nice walk
If you enjoy the woods, hiking, and nature this is a great place to visit. There is beginner and intermediate hiking trails varying in length.
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Strickland State Forest
Strickland Forest RoadIf you enjoy the woods, hiking, and nature this is a great place to visit. There is beginner and intermediate hiking trails varying in length.
Activities
If you enjoy golf, it's a really nice golf course close to Wamberal. It has some great oceanside holes and scenery. Open to social players from 12pm onwards most days. It also has Aqua dining for lunch and dinner
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셸리비치 골프클럽
Shelly Beach RoadIf you enjoy golf, it's a really nice golf course close to Wamberal. It has some great oceanside holes and scenery. Open to social players from 12pm onwards most days. It also has Aqua dining for lunch and dinner
A local winery about 15 mins away from the property. It has a nice outdoor area and free wine tasting. The wines are unique and made with local fruits (not grapes). It's a nice place to stop by in the afternoon
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Firescreek Winery
192 Wattle Tree RdA local winery about 15 mins away from the property. It has a nice outdoor area and free wine tasting. The wines are unique and made with local fruits (not grapes). It's a nice place to stop by in the afternoon
If it's raining or you just enjoy catching a flick. This is a old world style theater that is nostalgic and fun for family and friends
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Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrIf it's raining or you just enjoy catching a flick. This is a old world style theater that is nostalgic and fun for family and friends
~1.5hr drive. If you're into wine, than we highly recommend taking a day trip up to the Hunter Valley if you have time. The oldest and we believe the best wine region in Australia. If you have the time we recommend it.
There’s a few wineries we recommend….
Irongate Winery: Great setting, the staff is super friendly, and they give you plenty of wine and snacks. Best place to go to hangout.
Blackcreek Winery: Run by a French couple, it’s a small winery on the outskirts of Hunter Valley. Very quiet, amazing Shiraz.
Thomas Allen Winery: A really beautiful winery. They have a large member base and pride themselves on their Chardonnay.
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Hunter Region
~1.5hr drive. If you're into wine, than we highly recommend taking a day trip up to the Hunter Valley if you have time. The oldest and we believe the best wine region in Australia. If you have the time we recommend it.
There’s a few wineries we recommend….
Irongate Winery: Great setting, the staff is super friendly, and they give you plenty of wine and snacks. Best place to go to hangout.
Blackcreek Winery: Run by a French couple, it’s a small winery on the outskirts of Hunter Valley. Very quiet, amazing Shiraz.
Thomas Allen Winery: A really beautiful winery. They have a large member base and pride themselves on their Chardonnay.
A great park especially for the kids who can interact with Kangaroos. more than just reptiles it houses many of Australian native wildlife. Be prepared for large crowds on the weekend as it's quite popular. We recommend Wildlife Walkabout to skip the ques with similar experience
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오스트레일리안 레플타일 파크
Pacific HighwayA great park especially for the kids who can interact with Kangaroos. more than just reptiles it houses many of Australian native wildlife. Be prepared for large crowds on the weekend as it's quite popular. We recommend Wildlife Walkabout to skip the ques with similar experience
If you'd like to take surf lessons or rent a board for the day. Central Coast Surf School has multiple locations and they are very friendly and great to have a fun day out
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CENTRAL COAST SURF SCHOOL - Avoca - Terrigal - Umina
7 Vale AveIf you'd like to take surf lessons or rent a board for the day. Central Coast Surf School has multiple locations and they are very friendly and great to have a fun day out
If you want to avoid the crowds while still seeing wildlife up close and personal, Walkabout Wildlife Park is the locals little secret :)
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Walkabout Wildlife Park
1 Darkinjung RdIf you want to avoid the crowds while still seeing wildlife up close and personal, Walkabout Wildlife Park is the locals little secret :)
Coffee Shops
A really great vibe in a perfect location in Terrigal. Not to mention excellent coffee and a healthy & delicious breakfast menu.
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Freestate cafe
42-44 Terrigal EsplanadeA really great vibe in a perfect location in Terrigal. Not to mention excellent coffee and a healthy & delicious breakfast menu.
There are two local coffee shops in Forresters Beach and we recommend Drift if you want to enjoy a coffee close by. If you want the best coffee though we recommend heading to Terrigal which have more options and premium baristas
Drift Coffee Kazbah
15-17 Forresters Beach RdThere are two local coffee shops in Forresters Beach and we recommend Drift if you want to enjoy a coffee close by. If you want the best coffee though we recommend heading to Terrigal which have more options and premium baristas
This coffee shop is where my wife (Krista) gets her favorite coffee.
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The Laneway Terrigal
6 Pine Tree LnThis coffee shop is where my wife (Krista) gets her favorite coffee.
Shopping
Bateau Bay Square is a short 10 min drive from the Airbnb. It has many stores for any of your shopping needs including grocery stores (Woolies, Coles, Aldi), fast food restaurants, banks, Post, and many more....
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Bateau Bay Square
12 Bay Village RdBateau Bay Square is a short 10 min drive from the Airbnb. It has many stores for any of your shopping needs including grocery stores (Woolies, Coles, Aldi), fast food restaurants, banks, Post, and many more....
Large shopping centre ~10 mins from the Airbnb with a large list of stores including Woolies, Coles, Jb Hi Fi, Harvey Norman, Kmart, shoes, banking, clothes, restaurants, you name it.....
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Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveLarge shopping centre ~10 mins from the Airbnb with a large list of stores including Woolies, Coles, Jb Hi Fi, Harvey Norman, Kmart, shoes, banking, clothes, restaurants, you name it.....