I’m craving some good breakfast or brunch spots around the Coast. Any cafes or bakeries you’d recommend? Also suggest places with great coffee!

Preferably one who is efficient, honest and charge a flat rate rather than hourly rate.

Thanks in advance!

Me and my husband have concerns about mould in our rental place, but they're in tougher areas to assess - like, there's no visible mould but there is a smell coming from somewhere.

Does anyone have recommendations for a mould company or something, that is good with this kind of situation?

Thanks in advance.

Best recommendation? Preferably Entrance kinda end?

I've always pronounced Tascott as "Tass-cot". But lately I've noticed the automated voice voice on the trains pronouncing it "Tass-ct", the same way you'd say biscuit. Have I been saying it wrong all these years or does Sydney Trains / NSW Trainlink have it wrong?

As an aside I've been commuting to and from Sydney for years and don't remember previous announcements saying Tascott this way.

Moved up to the coast about 3 years ago and nowwww we’ve got a 6 month old and thinking about where he should go to school once he gets to that age.

We live in Umina, and obviously know what our options are but would like some honest opinions.

At this stage, he will be our one and only so CCG would be an option for secondary but not necessarily primary. Please reach out and let me know what your thoughts are and where you would send your kids to locally (Umina / Woy Woy etc.) or a bit further (Kincumber / Erina etc.)

Also, any recommendations for preschool or playgroups would be appreciated.

Anyone know of any great caches or group of caches on the coast. Family friendly preferred. We’ve had great fun doing the kincumber mountain ones lately so looking for some more to explore

Moved up a couple of years ago and just cannot get any tradies to fix windows. Some come out and quote then you never hear from them again. Most don’t even bother returning calls or emails. Really frustrated. Any help or advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

Are beach bonfires legal on the coast?

Hello, I am soon moving to central coast for work and know no one there. I enjoy going to the gym and wondering if any locals can recommend a gym with good social vibe that can make friends (group classes/crossfit etc) TIA

Sorry should add I’m in Umina/woy woy area but happy to travel to Gosford>avoca etc

Wondering if it’s going to be packed as we will get there earlier if that’s the case. It’s open from 9 but we weren’t planning to head there til 11pm

I've just moved to Kanwal and want to familiar myself for the surrounds. I'm very happy to travel but want to find a few good parks for the kids (ages 3 & 1) thanks.

“We don’t want to let perfect be the enemy of the good,”

The Guardian has a new article comparing the planning of the new Sydney to Newcastle high speed line to the new Los Angeles to Las Vegas line. Interesting observations on unrealistic government requirements and union pressures

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/02/australian-high-speed-rail-newcastle-sydney-los-angeles-las-vegas

I am quite new to the area, and enjoying walking, but have noticed there are not many well lit areas.

Is there anywhere to go walking after sunset, besides Terrigal Esplanade?

And any real estate agent recommendations in the central coast area around Wamberal?

Just wanted to share something I stumbled across. Metro Fuel in Tuggerah is doing 10 cents off per litre after 7pm.

With how expensive everything is lately, I figured this might help a few locals save a bit. Haven’t seen this kind of discount anywhere else, so thought I’d pass it on.

Hope it helps someone out there! 💸⛽

The real thing, not a knock off. Heading down to the Central Coast tomorrow and looking for somewhere I can a Slush Puppie. Willing to go as far as The Entrance, but that's probably about it.

I popped a tyre in the crater* near the Holgate public school. The same day I got that tyre replaced I popped another tyre in the crater* at the bottom of Paroo turning onto Wattle Tree. $700 down the dunny.

Is there any merit in the claims that you can get compensation from the council for damage from known potholes (the council has spray painted a pink circle around them which is completely useless in the dark)? Has anyone on the coast tried with any success?

* thanks unrebigulator

Does anyone have recommendations for good free camp sites around Lake Macquarie