Every now and again it's great to be surprised! First time at the Ocean View Hotel Umina has been…read morejust that and more. It's still being renovated while it still looks really Good. It's got the space ..... modern outlook ....... well presented indoor and outdoor areas plus a sensible area to eat indoors if preferred. The Drinks menu covered all the favorites plus extras ...... the food passing me by looks yummy and exactly what you want whilst enjoying a lazy pub atmosphere. Based on what I experienced, I will be happy and looking forward to coming back and finding more surprises.

Great location, and the owner Sheldon was one of the most pleasant and helpful people I've met…read more Birds on the balcony, and a great view of the bush. I will definitely be coming back here soon

Fish curry and pizza was really good.for pub grub we will definitely be back. Outdoor area could do…read morewith a clean but food was good, especially compared with the Crown its direct competition

Had lunch at the Terrigal pub and really enjoyed it. Food choice wa good and ourb order was…read moredelivered quickly and was beautiful. Beer wad cold and the wine list had some food choices. This is a good place for a drink or a meal but be warned it Hey very very busy in summer

Awesome place to stay, delicious food, great staff LOCATION…read moreLOCATION LOCATION Breathtaking I can't wait to stay again

Terrigal is one of those beachside locations we'd be happy to return to time and time again. We…read morelove the beach, the fish and chip stores, the friendly locals and being able to stay in some great accommodation to make the most of the stay. We love the reliable and comfortable Crowne Plaza Terrigal. Absolute beach front with sweeping views of the beach, it's the perfect little getaway. The property is expansive, with 199 rooms, leisure facilities including a pool, table tennis, gym and Endota Day Spa. There's also three ocean front restaurants and bars so you don't even need to leave the property if you don't want to. If you're up in the area for work, there's meeting rooms and conference spaces too. The local area has boutique shopping, coffee shops, fish and chips, and plenty of places to explore. We stayed in an ocean front King room, with a balcony. The room was spacious, complete with a lounge, ottoman, workspace, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. A huge bathroom, with plenty of products, hairdryer and bathrobes. Free wi-fi is throughout the property and parking can be utilised underground for $25 per day. The hotel had a good mix of customers from groups of friends, to couples, singles and families with children. Come up to Terrigal, on the Central coast and enjoy your little slice of paradise to relax and unwind away from hustle and bustle of the city. In less than 2 hours from Sydney, it's the perfect weekend getaway. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Pinetree Lane, Terrigal, NSW, 2260 https://terrigalpacific.crowneplaza.com

Good selection of beer and an absolute mecca of meat. The 18 hour low and slow smoked brisket is a…read moremust try but the steaks, ribs & burgers aren't to be missed either.

Several friends recommended this place, but I knew it would be difficult to book at last minute…read more Fortunately, my family & I were able to get a 2 bedroom suite due to a cancellation. We were there 3 nights! The suite had: * 2 bedrooms (1 room with 1 queen bed, 1 room with 2 single beds) * pull out coach in the living room * kitchenette w/ stove & microwave * 1 full bathroom with shower & tub, * 1 full bathroom with shower * washing machine * mini dryer * TV * balcony The room was very cozy. They provided standard amenities (travel toiletries, towels, tissue, dishes, soap, etc.) They don't do housekeeping until check out tho, that was a bummer. Majority of the staff were friendly at the front desk. Parking is free for guests, but space is limited! It's walking distance from the lagoon (perfect for my toddler niece & nephews), and the pool was nice! Next time, I may want a room with the pool & ocean view. It's also a couple blocks away from a mini shopping area in case you want to buy some groceries, got to a cafe/bar, etc. The nightly rate was quite expensive though, but we did go during summer (after Christmas), but it was work it. I'd suggest to book way in advance to secure your preferred room, and hopefully get a lower rate. I'd DEFINITELY come back =)

If you just go on face value you will be tempted to call this place way too expensive but you will…read morepay more if you go to the units at the camping ground nearby. We opted for a balcony room facing the "mountain" which also overlooks the carpark and village. There are no flyscreens but equally there were surprisingly no flies so we did enjoy wide open door to the balcony. The balcony is pretty big too. The Mantra is on top of the Ettalong Diggers but this was not a noise problem if you shut the balcony doors, The bathroom does not have an exhaust fan so you need to have the door open to have a shower. The shower can be fiddled with so that it will work properly. We had a spa but didn't use it. Kitchenette and laundry (plus powder) are also part of the room. Parking is undercover and shared with the Digger's club but there was no problems getting a park. You can get towels from reception for the pool and beach but don't lose them as it will cost $20.

We took a ferry from Palm Beach NSW to the Boathouse in Patonga on the recommendation of family. We…read moreenjoyed the ferry immensely and recognized Lion's Head in the distance. There was a small sparsely populated beach next to the ferry dock and the restaurant was just ahead. They serve lunch from 11 am to 1:30. Another area called the Kiosk has breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00. We were there for lunch. Both of us opted for chicken Parmesan aka parmi, a staple on many Aussie menus. It was a big piece of white meat coated with some kind of crumb, deep fried and served with cheese, ham, and tomato sauce on top. Definitely not in the health food category, but definitely tasty and filling. It was paired with well-made chips(French fries) and a very fresh green salad. The generous portion was impossible to finish and we agreed we should have split the order. We sat outside, but there's also indoor seating. It must be very popular with locals as there was a table of ten friends having lunch and drinks next to us. There were various pastry treats and muffins on the counter where we ordered, and I thought I might get a dessert from those, but the parmi left no room for afters. Soon it was time to take the ferry back to Palm Beach.

This place has nailed the wow factor. Stunning location, adorable decor, classy and preppy…read moreambiance, awesome food. Going here is a must, especially at the end or middle of the Pearl to Patonga walk. Such a treat! My favorite thing on the table was the Trout Platter - the smoked trout and creme fraiche with fresh herbs and lemon on rye toast was so refreshing. Also come with trout pate which was a bit too salty for me. 2nd fav item was the garlic rosemary flatbread with manchego. Thin, fluffy flatbread and the're generous with the manchego which I appreciate. The ceviche was fine and fresh but not a highlight and something I'm happy to skip next time. They had edible flowers as garnish and presentation was outstanding. The chai latte with Tumeric can be missed. It was actually thin and bland and the cinnamon made a gorgeous anchor picture but was not that nice of a complement taste-wise. Location is the biggest highlight here and would absolute come again. The vibe is excellent and food is above average. Even the bathroom is outdoors and has a line of plants and another fountain to make you feel regal.

On the waterfront in Woy Woy ~ top location. Coffee shop and restaurant overlook Fishermans Wharf.read more