There is so much to see and do on the Central Coast and the best part is you don’t need to empty your pockets to ensure a great day out. Here we list this week’s top ten things to see and do on the Central Coast.

1. Norah Head Lighthouse Tours
   Bush Road, Norah Head
   Take a tour of history as you climb the 96 winding stairs to the top of the Norah Head Lighthouse. The views are the best the Central Coast has to offer – you can even see Centrepoint Tower. Learn the amazing history of surrounding shipwrecks and hear tales of the lighthouse keepers who manned the grounds over the years.
   Cost: Adults $10, children $6, family pass $26
   
   
2. Pelican Feeding at The Entrance
   The Entrance Foreshore
   The Pelican Feeding show is one of the Central Coast’s most famous attractions and no visit to The Entrance is complete without it. Come rain, hail or shine, 365 days a year pelicans from across the Coast converge on The Entrance foreshore at 3.30pm for their daily feed of fish. While you’re there listen in to the educated commentary about the local area, the pelicans and marine life.
   Cost: Free
   
   
3. Bouddi Coastal Walk
   Bouddi National Park
   The Scenic Road, Bouddi
   The Central Coast is renowned for being a bushwalkers paradise, but no walk is as picturesque as the Bouddi Coastal Walk. The track follows the Bouddi National Park coastline with many side trips to lookouts, beaches and even a shipwreck. It makes for a wonderful one-way trip from Putty Beach down to the MacMasters Beach surf club. Not for the faint-hearted though – this is a five-hour walk. Take your swimmers, towel and a packed lunch.
   Cost: Vehicle entry fee of $7 to National Park
   
   
4. Terrigal Trip
   Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal
   There’s no denying that Terrigal Esplanade is the Central Coast’s answer to Noosa’s Hasting Street. With its endless convoy of luxury cars, prestige property developments, bustling boutiques and first-class restaurants Terrigal has well and truly emerged from its beginnings as a sleepy fishing village transforming into an upmarket seaside resort town. But it is the backdrop of the sweeping golden sands of Terrigal Beach lined with imposing Norfolk Pines that is the real drawcard. Grab a coffee at one of the many cafes lining the strip and watch the cashed up tourists trawl by, or pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. 
   Cost: Free
   
   
5. Ettalong to Palm Beach Ferry Ride
   Ferry Road, Ettalong
   Explore the magnificent waterways that separate the Central Coast and Sydney’s northern beaches on the Ettalong to Palm Beach Ferry. The high-speed journey (approximately 25 minutes) spans four waterways including the Brisbane Waters, the Hawkesbury River, Broken Bay and Pittwater. See everything from birds, dolphins, turtles and even penguins on the picturesque journey. Ferries depart roughly every hour.
   Cost: Adults $10, child/concession $5 and children under 5 free.
   
   
6. Learn to Surf
   Central Coast Surf School
   Pozieres Avenue, Umina Beach
   Surfing is synonymous with the Central Coast and any self-respecting resident should know a thing or two about hanging ten. The Central Coast Surf School hosts lessons at three different Central Coast locations. There are lessons for beginners through to the advanced surfer. For those keen to perfect their barrels, pro surfer Glenn Hall offers advanced tuition.
   Cost: From $40.
   
   
7. Boat Hire
   Andersons Boatshed, Booker Bay
   Explore the waterways of the Central Coast at your own pace in your own private runabout. Take in the sights or anchor and throw in a line at a favoured fishing spot. This is sure to be a memorable experience for visitors and tourists alike.
   Cost: From $40.
   
   
8. Fishing
   The Entrance
   The Central Coast is famous for fishing and there is no better place to reel them in than at The Entrance. Here anglers can try their hand at lake fishing, boat fishing, beach fishing and rock fishing. Whether you fish for sport or pleasure, the positioning at the mouth of Tuggerah Lakes makes The Entrance an ideal place to hook a fish.
   Cost: From less than $10.
   
   
9. Silk Fridaze
   Iguana’s Waterfront Bar
   Dane Drive, Gosford
   “Iguanagate” made Iguana’s Waterfront Bar a household name in 2008. But the venue is best known among younger locals as the host of the Coast’s biggest nightclub. The under 30s set let their hair down on a Friday with the best in RnB, Hip Hop and Party Anthems.
   Cost: $10 cover charge.
   
   
10. Firescreek Fruit Winery
    Wattle Tree Rd, Holgate
    With offerings such as Lemongrass and Celery Wine, Herbe Royale and Kiwifruit White, Firescreek Wines are a celebration of the senses. Visit the cellar door for wine tastings and informed talks on the wine making process from Wednesday through to Sunday.
    Cost: Free.