26 DECEMBER - 15 JANUARY
YOUR WEEKLY INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWSPAPER
SUMMER EDITION
WHAT’S ON LISTING + CENTRAL COAST MAP See page 12-13
It’s Summer on the Central Coast
Fantastic celebrations to ring in the new year See page 3
It’s a Summer of fun at The Art House See page 5
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Photo: Jim Picot Photography Rainbow over Terrigal Haven in the early morning
The Central Coast is a magical place to be during Summer and the region is set to welcome thousands of visitors over the holiday period. In this special Summer edition, we share information on some of the things happening around the region in January – the top places to go, tips for maximising the holiday period and special events taking place around the beautiful Central Coast. One of the region’s major attractions, of course, is its beautiful beaches and waterways. What better way to spend a long Summer’s day than lazing in the sun and cooling off with a refreshing dip?
With the region’s beaches and waterways sure to be popular with both residents and visitors alike, Council’s Coast Council has launched its Summer Safety campaign, containing essential tips for navigating the busiest time of year. The campaign covers a range of areas including beach safety, navigating waterways safely, pool safety, keeping pets safe, road safety awareness and emergency preparedness. All these tips tie back to the central theme of ‘stay safe, enjoy Summer’. Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna has urged readers to check out all the tips and pointers by visiting
centralcoast.gov.au/CoastSummer Safety “Our stunning beaches, enticing waterways and vibrant communities offer endless opportunities for fun and adventure,” he said. “This campaign, with its essential safety tips, provides an excellent resource to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.” Marine Rescue has added to the safety message, urging boaters to take every precaution. But the Central Coast has much more to offer than fun in the water. From our stunning national parks to the Regional Gallery in Gosford, from
a plethora of live music venues to a fabulous Summer program at The Art House in Wyong, from a slice of nature at the Australian Reptile Park and Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park to carnival fun, fireworks and children’s activities – the Central Coast has it all. Council has a great range of holiday activities planned at little or no cost and the opportunities for family fun at a variety of venues are endless. Enjoy reading about some of them in this special edition. All at Coast Community News wish our readers (both regular and visiting) a joyous New Year and a glorious Summer season.
Make a splash at the Central Coast Aqua Park See page 9
Gundy the wombat is waiting to meet you See page 21