| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. overlooking tuggerah lake, this laid-back hotel dating from 1927 is off the a49 highway, 2 km from north entrance beach and 6 km from magenta shores golf course. some offer lake views, and family rooms add living rooms. other amenities include loaner bikes and fishing rods, and a liquor store. featuring en suite or shared bathrooms, the bright, unpretentious rooms also have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. a relaxed restaurant has a bar, a casual cafe and a lakeside beer garden
Sydney Airport 1 hr 32
Gosford Regional Gallery (31 min) Soldiers Beach (16 min)
Beach, surfing, and lighthouse Magenta Shores Golf Course (8 min)
Country club, golf, and beach Tuggerah Lake (28 min)
This shallow lake connected to the Tasman Sea through a tidal channel features boating & fishing. Wamberal Beach (17 min)
Beach, surfing, and lagoon Terrigal Beach (22 min)
This popular patrolled city beach features picnic areas, swimming, boating, scuba diving & more. Wyrrabalong National Park (9 min)
Picturesque park featuring a beach, hiking trails & a small picnic area with striking coastal views. Crackneck Lookout (14 min)
Picnic tables are available at this lookout point for whale watching & hang gliding. TreeTops Central Coast (31 min)
Adventure, park, and zip line Norah Head Lighthouse (19 min)
Popular for weddings, this traditional beacon built in 1903 offers lodging & scenic ocean views. The Skillion (26 min) Pelican Feeding (6 min)
Pelicans flock to this waterfront spot for a daily feeding show given by a professional staff. Munmorah State Recreation Area (26 min) Norah Head (19 min) 'Amazement' Farm & Fun Park (29 min) | 
