Beach Weekend With Fur Baby
Beach
Dog-friendly beaches
Park at the end of View St. or Ocean St. and your fur baby can go off-leash all the way along the beach to the right, around to the shark tower by Avoca Lagoon, with jumping fish to entertain your pooch. Stroll around the Lagoon and there's a dog-friendly cafe called Becker & Co, just beyond the car park, with fantastic coffee and smoothies. Also at the Lagoon is Aquafun - see more below.
12 personas locales recomiendan
North Avoca Beach
Park at the end of View St. or Ocean St. and your fur baby can go off-leash all the way along the beach to the right, around to the shark tower by Avoca Lagoon, with jumping fish to entertain your pooch. Stroll around the Lagoon and there's a dog-friendly cafe called Becker & Co, just beyond the car park, with fantastic coffee and smoothies. Also at the Lagoon is Aquafun - see more below.
Park at the end of Pacific St. and your fur baby can go off-leash at the Terrigal Lagoon and all the way left along the beach past the houses collapsing into the ocean.
22 personas locales recomiendan
Wamberal Beach
Park at the end of Pacific St. and your fur baby can go off-leash at the Terrigal Lagoon and all the way left along the beach past the houses collapsing into the ocean.
Park on Del Monte Place at the southern end of Copacabana Beach, and you can off-leash across the lagoon and south about 500m along Macmaster's Beach. There's usually a flock of seagulls here to taunt your pooch.
25 personas locales recomiendan
Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club
Del Monte PlacePark on Del Monte Place at the southern end of Copacabana Beach, and you can off-leash across the lagoon and south about 500m along Macmaster's Beach. There's usually a flock of seagulls here to taunt your pooch.
Park on Ficus Avenue. Hire a paddle boat or kayak at Aquafun, or watch your dog play with the flying fish in the lagoon. Pooch can run off-leash around the lagoon, and on Avoca Beach from the shark tower up to North Avoca.
Avoca Lake, New South Wales, Australia
Park on Ficus Avenue. Hire a paddle boat or kayak at Aquafun, or watch your dog play with the flying fish in the lagoon. Pooch can run off-leash around the lagoon, and on Avoca Beach from the shark tower up to North Avoca.
Sightseeing
Dog-friendly sights
There’s a dog park at the top of the Haven with fantastic views. Take Fish & Chips from 31 Fish!
53 personas locales recomiendan
Terrigal Haven
There’s a dog park at the top of the Haven with fantastic views. Take Fish & Chips from 31 Fish!
Hidden ecotourism gem. Dog-friendly bushwalking!
14 personas locales recomiendan
Strickland State Forest
Strickland Forest RoadHidden ecotourism gem. Dog-friendly bushwalking!
Last Sunday of every month, plus some extra days and evenings in the summer. Delicious healthy food, live music, gifts and trinkets, and just 2 minutes from Avoca Beach if you need a swim.
32 personas locales recomiendan
Avoca beachside markets - monthly last Sunday
Avoca DriveLast Sunday of every month, plus some extra days and evenings in the summer. Delicious healthy food, live music, gifts and trinkets, and just 2 minutes from Avoca Beach if you need a swim.
Food scene
Dog-friendly snacks
Gourmet Dog Barkery Terrigal
1A Campbell CresDoggie treats! See gourmetdogbarkery.com.au
Brunch dishes made from local produce, plus organic coffee, in a casual setting with water views. Dogs welcome.
19 personas locales recomiendan
Cove Cafe
Scenic HighwayBrunch dishes made from local produce, plus organic coffee, in a casual setting with water views. Dogs welcome.
Award-winning boutique gin distillery. Try some gin in the beautiful fragrant gardens. Also coffee and gelato and award-winning coffee liqueurs and did I mention the great gin cocktails already? Check https://distillerybotanica.com for opening hours and plan ahead because they are not open every day. Dogs on a lead are welcome at the bar.
55 personas locales recomiendan
Distillery Botanica
25 Portsmouth RdAward-winning boutique gin distillery. Try some gin in the beautiful fragrant gardens. Also coffee and gelato and award-winning coffee liqueurs and did I mention the great gin cocktails already? Check https://distillerybotanica.com for opening hours and plan ahead because they are not open every day. Dogs on a lead are welcome at the bar.
Après Puppy
If your puppy's all tired out after a day at the beach, we have a doggy crate you can borrow to let them snooze while you escape to the local Historic Cinema/Theatre for unusual movies, cocktails, music and themed events - see https://avocabeachtheatre.com.au - 10 min drive
141 personas locales recomiendan
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrIf your puppy's all tired out after a day at the beach, we have a doggy crate you can borrow to let them snooze while you escape to the local Historic Cinema/Theatre for unusual movies, cocktails, music and themed events - see https://avocabeachtheatre.com.au - 10 min drive
Great food and cocktails with live music some nights. 5 min Uber.
87 personas locales recomiendan
Pocket Bar Terrigal
74 Terrigal EsplanadeGreat food and cocktails with live music some nights. 5 min Uber.
For a treat, the best food on the Central Coast. Booked out weeks in advance so plan ahead. 5 min drive.
60 personas locales recomiendan
The Cowrie Restaurant
109 Scenic HwyFor a treat, the best food on the Central Coast. Booked out weeks in advance so plan ahead. 5 min drive.
The Grand Pavilion
17 Church StBest Indian food on the Central Coast!
It's now called "Shady Palms" - fantastic chill restaurant and bar - great pizza.
62 personas locales recomiendan
Bombini
366 Avoca DrIt's now called "Shady Palms" - fantastic chill restaurant and bar - great pizza.
Exercise
Get your tennis on! Call Steph on 0457 412 483 for court hire, or Maddy on 0473 597 972 for lessons. Dogs can watch. 5 mins walk from the guest house, on Duffys Road.
Terrigal Tennis
Duffys RoadGet your tennis on! Call Steph on 0457 412 483 for court hire, or Maddy on 0473 597 972 for lessons. Dogs can watch. 5 mins walk from the guest house, on Duffys Road.
Bring your mountain bikes! Good for kids and adults. 2 minute ride from the guest house, on Duffys Road.
Terrigal BMX Club
Duffys RoadBring your mountain bikes! Good for kids and adults. 2 minute ride from the guest house, on Duffys Road.
Walk from North Avoca beach with your pooch, or park nearby at Avoca Beach. Hire paddle boats, SUPs and kayaks. Dog-friendly. Often you'll see a dog on a paddle board. Refreshments at Becker & Co cafe afterwards, also dog-friendly.
35 personas locales recomiendan
Aquafun Avoca Lake
15 Ficus AveWalk from North Avoca beach with your pooch, or park nearby at Avoca Beach. Hire paddle boats, SUPs and kayaks. Dog-friendly. Often you'll see a dog on a paddle board. Refreshments at Becker & Co cafe afterwards, also dog-friendly.
Barefoot bowling. Fun for all ages. Great food too.
18 personas locales recomiendan
Avoca Beach Bowling and Recreation Club
362-364 Avoca DriveBarefoot bowling. Fun for all ages. Great food too.
The Outlook Riding Academy
Horse and pony rides and lessons. Beautiful location.