The Entrance Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
The Entrance featuring rugged coastline
Go hiking, watch the daily pelican feeding, relax on white-sand beaches and head off on a fishing excursion at this coastal resort town.

Enjoy the great outdoors at The Entrance, a coastal town located at the point where Tuggerah Lake enters the Tasman Sea. Try fishing, learn how to surf and discover the beauty of the Wyrrabalong National Park, set on a peninsula between the lake and the sea.

Hang out on the beach, build sand castles and soak up the sun. Dine in restaurants overlooking the water or pack a picnic to eat in the park along the waterfront. On Saturdays, a craft market is held at the Waterfront Plaza, with vendors selling carved wood items, jewellery, handmade children’s quilts and clothing as well as souvenirs. On the first and third Saturday of every month, a farmers’ market stocked with local produce is held at Memorial Park.

Rent a canoe and paddle around Tuggerah Lake or lie back and relax on a catamaran. Fishing is a popular pastime on the lake, and whiting, flathead and bream are common catches. A 12-kilometre (7-mile) bike path surrounds the lakeside and picnic spots, parks and playgrounds can be found along the trail. Bring the kids to Vera's Water Garden and sit in the shade as they splash about among the child-friendly water sprays.

Hike along the coastal trail in the nearby Wyrrabalong National Park. Pause at Crackneck lookout and try to spot migrating humpback whales in the water below. The whales are most commonly sighted between May and August.

Observe the daily pelican feeding in Memorial Park and find out more about the colony of large birds who live on Tuggerah Lake. The tradition of feeding the pelicans began more than 20 years ago when a local fish and chip shop started throwing out their scraps.

The Entrance is a great place to unwind in nature. Visit the resort town year-round, using the beach and lake to cool off in the summer and exploring the national park in winter.

Ocean Front at The Entrance
Ocean Front at The Entrance
4 out of 5
102 Ocean Parade, The Entrance, NSW
The price is AU$118 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great spot, fantastic view"

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Ocean Front at The Entrance
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
The price is AU$199 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,351 reviews)
"The staff Communicate well and the room is what we really need."

Reviewed on 17 Oct. 2024

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW
The price is AU$246 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$246
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,211 reviews)
"It was a perfect spot for a little getaway"

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,351 reviews)
"The staff Communicate well and the room is what we really need."

Reviewed on 17 Oct. 2024

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,211 reviews)
"It was a perfect spot for a little getaway"

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Beautiful Beachfront Apartment
Beautiful Beachfront Apartment
The Entrance
Book a stay at this beach apartment in The Entrance. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Terrigal Beach and Entrance Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
Fantastic property
"We spent 4 days at Ross’s apartment. It was the best equipped apartment we have stayed and immaculately clean. The view of the ocean was breathtaking and we saw many whales cavorting from the dining table. We will be back and strongly recommend the property to others. Malcolm"

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2024

Beautiful Beachfront Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of The Entrance

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great holiday spot. Always keep our beautiful environment in mind when visiting.

1/5 - Terrible

Frostyali

We were actually really disappointed. To be fair a lot of issues were weather related BUT half the shops were empty or closed. The street looks dirty. The penguin feeding was cancelled . Next time I’d head to Avoca a few k’s up the road.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Next time we will stay longer

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Area didn’t feel very safe. Quite a few druggie looking people near Coles.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Place needs some money spent on it. Including the Oaks

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very disapointed many empty shops & cafes. The whole area needed sprucing up. Some TLC. The cafes that we dined in the staff were great. Such a shame to see such an amazing place going down, so much potential going to waste.

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