Peats Ridge is a small town located on the magnificent Central Coast Region on the coast of New South Wales, about 90 km hours north of Sydney and north-west of the regional centre of Gosford. Glenworth Valley, which adjoins Peats Ridge is renowned as the home of the biggest horse riding centre in Australia. Glenworth Valley is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is located in more than 3200 acres or farm land with picnic amenities. There are more than 200 horses of all grades for riders of varying experience. Peats Ridge is the home to the delightful Peats Ridge Festival which showcases sustainable creative pursuits and a music carnival where you can enjoy waterfront camping, swimming, horse riding, bushwalks in the rainforest and the chance to see abundant wildlife.
The Festival brings together over 200 musicians on a total of 11 separate stages, music workshops, a children's carnival, healing area, art displays, intriguing markets, open-air movies, theatrical presentation and tutorial about living sustainably. Peats Ridge features a fabulous children`s carnival as well as a centre for Indigenous culture. It also showcases the Ecoliving Village where you can learn about sustainable ways of living and a natural Healing Centre promoting all kinds of massage and wellbeing techniques. Peats Ridge also offers many recreational activities including: kayaking, canoeing, rainforest wilderness walks, horse riding trail, riverside camping and idyllic swimming holes in the river. There is a variety of entertainment and amusement options in Gosford ad Terrigal.