Indulge your senses
Discover the secrets of the NSW Central Coast
Welcome to the Trail Best Taken
An easy one-hour drive from Sydney or Newcastle to a natural wonder
You set your own pace. Be entranced by stunning scenery before you immerse yourself in local culture and savour the best local produce.
Meet our Makers
of the Central Coast
Come on a journey along the Makers Trail. Delight in authentic storytellers, boutique artisans and fine producers who call the Central Coast home.
Broken Bay
Pearl Farm
Discover rare Akoya pearls, shells and jewellery at the only pearl farm in NSW. Enjoy delicious local oysters while overlooking the picturesque Hawkesbury River.
The Factory
Nougat & Chocolate
Home to the famous Nougat Limar, Bon Bon Fine Chocolates and The Sydney Marshmallow Co, you will be spoilt for choice on your visit
Firescreek
Botanical Winery
Visit a boutique organic winery producing award-winning botanical wines. Dry and sweet seasonal varieties will appeal to every palette. Taste, forage and mix your way around this cellar door.
Little Creek
Cheese Factory
Salivate over gin cheddar, gold-medal haloumi and creamy goat fetta to name just a few. Made in Wyong on the Central Coast, you won’t find these gourmet cheeses in your supermarket.
Sydney Oyster
Farm Tours
For the freshest oysters and a unique in-water oyster dining experience, visit this family-run oyster farm on the Hawkesbury River, just a 45-minute drive from Sydney’s CBD.
Block ’N Tackle
Brewery
Just 10 minutes from Terrigal or Avoca Beach, this hidden gem is the perfect place to unwind with a craft beer tasting paddle and a delicious grazing board featuring local artisan produce.
Six String
Brewing Co.
Taste, tour or take it away, enjoy the local brews your way. An ever-changing range of beer and soft drinks awaits your discovery, along with delicious gastropub food.
Herbie's
Spices
With Australia’s largest range of culinary herbs, spices and blends, Herbie’s Spices will take your curry, BBQ, salad or slow cooked creation to the next level. The ultimate spice experience awaits you in Charmhaven!
Adri’s Gingerbread
Adri’s Gingerbread is an award-winning business located in Lisarow on The Central Coast of NSW manufacturing European Style Gingerbreads.
Amber Lane
Distillery
Experience our contagious passion for artisanal whisky and peek behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most-awarded emerging whisky makers.
Distillery
Botanica
Taste award-winning spirits and liqueurs amongst three acres of serene gardens. Meet master distiller Philip Moore, learn about artisanal distilling, or make your own exquisite tasting cocktails inspired by herbs and botanicals.
Legend
Coffee
Legend Coffee and Culture crew deftly balance their skill and passion for carefully crafted beans and brews with chilled out Central Coast vibes. Check out the Roastery in action or immerse yourself your world of artisan coffee with a private cupping.
Trail experiences tailored for you
Along the Makers Trail, each producer has curated experiences to suit your tastes from family foraging to sophisticated couples luxury. Indulge in tempting tipples or create your own sweet and savoury sensations.
Discover the Central Coast
While you’re here, add to your sensory experience with a visit to the Central Coast’s many other attractions.
Enjoy breathtaking views, bushwalks, sun-kissed beaches and sensational surf.
Celebrate Summer on the Central Coast
The Central Coast is amazing all year round, but with 80 kilometres of world-class coastline, a summer visit is extra
The best Central Coast outdoor activities
With daylight saving finally here, the days are ripe for exploring! The NSW Central Coast has some of the best
The best Central Coast beaches
With 80 kilometres of stunning coastline from Patonga to Budgewoi, it’s difficult to pick the best beach on the Central
The Best Central Coast Bushwalks
The NSW Central Coast is the perfect place to visit to re-charge your body, mind and soul. Check out some of our favourite Central Coast bushwalks to explore, and then refuel and rest your legs at one of the nearby artisan producers along the Central Coast Makers Trail.
Celebrate Summer on the Central Coast
The Central Coast is amazing all year round, but with 80 kilometres of world-class coastline, a summer visit is extra
Q&A with Pete Andrews , Founder/Owner and Master Roaster at Legend Coffee
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Q&A with Rod Berry, Cellar Master and one of the Owners of Amber Lane
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Q&A with Paul Wakelin, owner of Block ’N Tackle
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Central Coast Makers Trail acknowledges that we operate and function on the lands of the Darkinjung people. We pay our respect to these lands and its people. We acknowledge those ancestors that defended, walked and managed these lands for many generations before us and who have left a legacy of strong cultural, wisdom and knowledge embedded in these lands today
