Ettalong Beach, ideally situated in the Central Coast Region about 75 km north of Sydney is a famous and historic holiday destination and weekend getaway near Gosford. Many families have come to this area for a holiday for over fifty years. It has a wide range of wonderful attractions and great facilities supporting a wide range of activities. The beach is safe for swimming and surfing in the sheltered waters on the beautiful embayment beach overlooking Broken Bay and Lion Island. Ettalong is famous nationally and internationally for its fabulous beach, its tidal lagoon and safe swimming and play areas it offers for children. It is also popular for fishing from the rocks, beach and from boats and it has excellent facilities for sailing and other boating activities. You can take ferry and charter
boats for scenic trips in Broken Bay and around Brisbane Water. Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Parks provide excellent mountain bike, bushwalking and camping locations. Some of the most popular activities include: # Regular Ferry cruises to Palm Beach past Lion Island # Offshore fishing charter cruises for Game Fishing, Reef Fishing, and Deep Sea Fishing Adventures # Enjoy an outing to the movies at the famous and historic Art Deco Cinema # Join a group for guided sea kayak and canoe tours in Broken Bay, beach and boat fishing # Saling and all kinds of boating. There are many excellent places to stay at Ettalong Beach and in the delightful set of villages and towns in the local area. Nearby is Gosford that has a fabulous array of pubs, clubs, entertainment venues and amusements.