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.
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.
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.
Ultimate Central Coast Weekend Away
What are you doing next weekend? With just two full days to relax and enjoy downtime, weekends are precious. So, what better way to spend it than visiting the stunning Central Coast of NSW?
Discovering the secrets of the NSW Central Coast
Our world has changed so much over the last two years. The Central Coast has become a highly desirable destination for sea-changers and many locals have a new appreciation for the amazing lifestyle the Coast offers. There is also a heightened desire to support local businesses and feel a sense of belonging within our local communities.
Q&A with Russell Parsons, Owner and Cheesemaker, from Little Creek Cheese
Tell us about your background and what led you to becoming a producer on the Central Coast We used to
Q&A with Luke Berenice from The Chocolate and Nougat Factory Gosford
Tell us about the founder’s background and what led him to become a producer on the Central Coast Andrew, founder
Q&A with Nadia O’Connell, Owner and Winemaker, from Firescreek Winery
Tell us about your background and what led you to becoming a producer on the Central Coast My background is
Q&A with Jodi Chant from Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Tell us about the producer’s background and what led Broken Bay Pearl Farm to becoming established on the Central Coast
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.
Ultimate Central Coast Weekend Away
What are you doing next weekend? With just two full days to relax and enjoy downtime, weekends are precious. So, what better way to spend it than visiting the stunning Central Coast of NSW?
Central Coast Maker 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
