Food scene
Budgewoi peninsula has a great pub with outdoor dining, bands and a drive through bottle shop. The local restaurants include a Thai, fish & chips, woodfired Pizza, Dominoes, a bakery and cafe. There is even a pet supplies store.
The location also means you can access both Munmorah and Tuggerah lakes, the beach, the nearby National park, bike and walking trails. Further down the penisula is the surf club.
Budgewoi Peninsula
Budgewoi peninsula has a great pub with outdoor dining, bands and a drive through bottle shop. The local restaurants include a Thai, fish & chips, woodfired Pizza, Dominoes, a bakery and cafe. There is even a pet supplies store.
The location also means you can access both Munmorah and Tuggerah lakes, the beach, the nearby National park, bike and walking trails. Further down the penisula is the surf club.
The local, where locals from near and far come to enjoy a drink in the outdoor area and listen to music.
13 locals recommend
Coast Hotel Budgewoi
169 Budgewoi RdThe local, where locals from near and far come to enjoy a drink in the outdoor area and listen to music.
Rise Mofo
327 Main RdGo to if you must get a takeaway...
Sightseeing
Step back in time to feel what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper at Norah Head Lighthouse. Climb the 96 stairs and enjoy the 360 degree views from the tower balcony. Marvel at the optics prism and imagine polishing the 700 lenses of the prism. Learn about the duties of a Lighthouse Keeper. Learn how the light was originally operated, compared to how it works today. Hear the stories of shipwrecks in days gone by.
Prices
Adults = $10
Children 6 – 17 years = $5
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) = $28
125 locals recommend
Norah Head Lighthouse
40 Bush StStep back in time to feel what it was like to be a Lighthouse Keeper at Norah Head Lighthouse. Climb the 96 stairs and enjoy the 360 degree views from the tower balcony. Marvel at the optics prism and imagine polishing the 700 lenses of the prism. Learn about the duties of a Lighthouse Keeper. Learn how the light was originally operated, compared to how it works today. Hear the stories of shipwrecks in days gone by.
Prices
Adults = $10
Children 6 – 17 years = $5
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) = $28
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Make the most the of the lovely temperature at this time of year and pitch the tent for a camping break by the beach.
Spring
Head out along Moonee Beach trail in late winter or early spring and you'll be rewarded with spectacular wildflower displays in the coastal heath areas.
Summer
Escape the summer heat with a walk along the Palms circuit track through the rainforest, or cool off with a swim at Frazer beach – it's patrolled during the Christmas and Easter school holidays.
Winter
The winter months are the best time to whalewatch at Munmorah – you can even follow the whales' journey and record your sightings.
42 locals recommend
Munmorah State Conservation Area
Elizabeth Bay DriveThere are lots of great things waiting for you in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Make the most the of the lovely temperature at this time of year and pitch the tent for a camping break by the beach.
Spring
Head out along Moonee Beach trail in late winter or early spring and you'll be rewarded with spectacular wildflower displays in the coastal heath areas.
Summer
Escape the summer heat with a walk along the Palms circuit track through the rainforest, or cool off with a swim at Frazer beach – it's patrolled during the Christmas and Easter school holidays.
Winter
The winter months are the best time to whalewatch at Munmorah – you can even follow the whales' journey and record your sightings.
Norah Head has a great choice of beaches, particularly if you're looking for safe and calm locations for the kids to swim and paddle.
40 locals recommend
Soldiers Beach
Norah Head has a great choice of beaches, particularly if you're looking for safe and calm locations for the kids to swim and paddle.
A super easy short walk for the family through the dunecare managed wetland area between the beach and our place.
Budgewoi Beach Dunecare
A super easy short walk for the family through the dunecare managed wetland area between the beach and our place.
Op Shopping
Great op shops in Toukley not only Vinnies, but Salvos, St Lukes, and two others. Only 10 minutes away.
Vinnies Toukley
Great op shops in Toukley not only Vinnies, but Salvos, St Lukes, and two others. Only 10 minutes away.
Bargains are to be had here and across the road there is the ASDA which is huge. Check both for opening times , they are not standard hours. Morisset is approx 30 minutes drive from Budgewoi.
Sonship Op-Shop
18 Gateway BoulevardBargains are to be had here and across the road there is the ASDA which is huge. Check both for opening times , they are not standard hours. Morisset is approx 30 minutes drive from Budgewoi.
Vinnies Budgewoi
62b Tenth AvenueIt's around the back of the Coles and local shops, small but treasure can be found.