Toowoon Bay NSW: The beaches of the Central Coast are perfect for a weekend getaway in Australia

Fashionable travelers flock to a small beachside town to enjoy a dreamy tropical vacation vibe without having to fly or sit in a car for hours.

Toowoon Bay, on the central coast of New South Wales, is just 1.5 hours from Sydney by car, and is known for its quiet, sparkling beach, ‘quiet’ small town and stunning surroundings.

Just south of the inlet, Toowoon Bay has been described as ‘your personal paradise’, with those who visit indulging in stand-up paddle boarding, beautiful national park walks and first class fishing.

There are rocky reefs near both ends of the patrolled beach that are great for snorkeling, while nearby Little Bay Beach is known for its bright blue waters and gentle surf.

Tuggerah Lake is one of the most popular sites and parallels the walking and bike trail. Those who visit enjoy some enchanting scenery as the estuary is home to all kinds of native birds including black pelicans and sharp-tailed sandpipers.

One of Toowoon Bay’s “must-visits” is Kims Beachside Resortan iconic haven that has been in the city for over 100 years and has a rich and picturesque setting date.

A magical, otherworldly retreat takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and puts you in a tree-lined bubble with log cabins, spa villas and uninterrupted views of the beach beyond.

Kims also has its own cocktail bar, restaurant, and massage facilities so those who stay can immerse themselves in the rainforest and leave only when they’re ready to return to reality.

while Kims It’s regularly updated and feels brand new, and hints of the long haul are scattered across the winding paths – from the dining-room bell to the nosy line of narrow-gauge railway tracks once used to haul coal for Kem’s boilers and Arga stoves.

the Central coast As a whole it is increasingly becoming a favorite weekend getaway for many Australians, especially those living in Sydney, for those who want to escape the slump and unwind without spending a fortune.

Some of the most popular and beautiful sites include The Entrance, Terrigal, Terrigal Beach, Bouddi Coastal Walk, Long Jetty, and Norah Head Lighthouse.

For those traveling to Sydney, they can extend their vacation by visiting Sydney Oyster Tours en route.

Sheridan Beaumont, a medical student and oyster farmer, has been farming for 15 years and recently started tours of her family’s farm in Broken Bay on the Hawkesbury River to revive it after a series of challenges.

The tour, located a 45-minute drive from Sydney on Muni Muni, offers an educational and luxurious ‘farm-to-plate’ experience where guests don’t wade through and sling oysters straight from their leases before enjoying them with complimentary champagne.

“I want to get to the point where hundreds of people are walking around the river with tables strewn all over the place,” Sheridan told the ABC shortly after the opening.

And the reviews speak for themselves.

This experience was great! We’ve created an immersion experience that we can’t fault! It’s great to take any overseas guests to! The oysters and prawns were delicious,” one wrote.

This is an incredibly amazing experience! We did the Immerse Yourself tour and couldn’t fault anything. Another wrote: Sheridan, Jason, Ben and the entire team were full of knowledge which made our day flawless.

From the time of booking, Sheridan was so accommodating that she opened up an afternoon session at my request and it was so nice to deal with her from the start! Get yourself into those waders and have the best day ever!