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There was a period when Terrigal and the Central Coast region of New South Wales was a tired country area of the state that merely came to life briefly in the summer holidays. Since then, Terrigal and the remainder of-the Central Coast has become a favored getaway for Sydneysiders all yr 'round.

While Terrigal has never been a populated suburb, it has ever been regarded as the Central Coast's most upscale community. This name was cemented further when the Peppers Resort (now Crowne Plaza) was constructed. The establishment of the big, upscale resort changed the face of the village, resulting in the establishment of several trendy boutiques, fine dining restaurants and other businesses. Nevertheless, they never pushed the older institutions out of town and you can nevertheless love fish and chips from a pavement cafe or purchase your surfing tools from a browse shop which has been established for twenty years or even more.

Central Coast - The fact that Terrigal, while certainly an upscale community, retains many of its older, more modest establishments is among its charms. This is a place in which you can feel comfortable in a pair of board shorts, a tee top and flip flop sandals, even when you're experiencing a gourmet brunch outside an alfresco cafe. As you sip a cappuccino, just across the road, surfers will probably be checking out the waves out at the Destination, families will probably be frolicking in the waves in front of the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club under the watchful attention of the guards and "Mums and Dads" will undoubtedly be waiting for a large helping of fish and chips wrapped in paper to defeat to the beach for lunch.

One other amazing point about Terrigal is the fact, unlike so many city beaches, you don't actually have to be in your vehicle and drive-in order to find a quiet expanse of beach to relax. Basically walk up the shore towards Wamberal and before you know it, you are in another world; the planet the residents love. There appears to be considered a magic dividing point between Terrigal and its mainly residential neighbour: cross that line and you will really feel the difference.

Its central area and several comforts makes Terrigal a best place to make your residence while you are travelling on the Central Coast. From there, it is possible to reach the additional Central Coast communities, each which has its special aura. Like Terrigal, Avoca has become busier over the years, but, additionally like Terrigal, it has a haven of tranquility within simple walking distance at North Avoca.

Vacationing in another direction, you come to the Entry. The Entry, a bigger community, has a distinctly different feeling and is mostly a family destination.

Staying at an upmarket spa like Crowne Plaza is not a prerequisite, although Terrigal has an upmarket reputation. In precisely the same way you could select from a fish and nick feed for the entire family or an intimate candlelit dinner for two, you get your choice of Terrigal accommodations. This is just yet another reason why Terrigal is such a great option as your "base camp" for a Central Coast holiday.