Entertainment & Activities
This is a gorgeous little venue!
"Home of great films, the best in live entertainment and the friendliest little theatre around. We love to give you wonderful experiences, bringing a diverse range of quality entertainment for discerning adults."
A family owned and run business – four generations of the Hunter family since the Theatre began in the family’s front garden in 1948.
...awarded Best Independent Regional Cinema in all of Australia in 2008 – then again in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
2012 also saw two Excellence in Tourism Awards and then in 2014, BBC named us in the Top 20 Cinemas of the world and the New York Men’s Journal named us in the Top 10 in the world for our programming!
141 locals recommend
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrThis is a gorgeous little venue!
"Home of great films, the best in live entertainment and the friendliest little theatre around. We love to give you wonderful experiences, bringing a diverse range of quality entertainment for discerning adults."
A family owned and run business – four generations of the Hunter family since the Theatre began in the family’s front garden in 1948.
...awarded Best Independent Regional Cinema in all of Australia in 2008 – then again in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
2012 also saw two Excellence in Tourism Awards and then in 2014, BBC named us in the Top 20 Cinemas of the world and the New York Men’s Journal named us in the Top 10 in the world for our programming!
Essentials
Approx 4 minutes by car if you only need to pick up a few items and don't want to go to the major shopping mall. Easy to park, small IGA supermarket, Fruit and Vegetable store with some local produce, Liquor store and Chemist.
Ritchies IGA Plus Liquor Erina
216-218 The Entrance RdApprox 4 minutes by car if you only need to pick up a few items and don't want to go to the major shopping mall. Easy to park, small IGA supermarket, Fruit and Vegetable store with some local produce, Liquor store and Chemist.
This little supermarket has most every day needs and is handy if you only want to pick up a few things. Note: even though it's closer than Ritchies Super IGA, it can take longer to get there and find parking.
13 locals recommend
SPAR Express
72 Terrigal EsplanadeThis little supermarket has most every day needs and is handy if you only want to pick up a few things. Note: even though it's closer than Ritchies Super IGA, it can take longer to get there and find parking.
Food Scene
The food has always been fresh and delicious. Great for dinner or lunch. Sit inside or out ...weather permitting.
60 locals recommend
Four Hands Pizza Bar & Grill
17 Church StreetThe food has always been fresh and delicious. Great for dinner or lunch. Sit inside or out ...weather permitting.
Treat yourself and the family to a feast at Terrace Grill, Restaurant and Bar located in Terrigal’s historic building, The Original Terrigal Post Office on Ash Street. Only a stone’s throw from pristine sands and Terrigal’s oceanfront makes Terrace Grill a popular choice for tourists, as does an impressively stocked bar, roaring fireplace for cold days and garden terrace for balmy weather, filled with cheery locals. Best Known for...
Seafood Magic: served on a three tier tower with whole lobster, oysters, grilled fish, squid, King prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari and hand cut chips, with a selection of sauces.
TERRACE GRILL RESTAURANT & BAR
4 Ash StTreat yourself and the family to a feast at Terrace Grill, Restaurant and Bar located in Terrigal’s historic building, The Original Terrigal Post Office on Ash Street. Only a stone’s throw from pristine sands and Terrigal’s oceanfront makes Terrace Grill a popular choice for tourists, as does an impressively stocked bar, roaring fireplace for cold days and garden terrace for balmy weather, filled with cheery locals. Best Known for...
Seafood Magic: served on a three tier tower with whole lobster, oysters, grilled fish, squid, King prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari and hand cut chips, with a selection of sauces.
Excellent Indian food. Great vibe upstairs or downstairs alfresco dining for lunch or dinner.
44 locals recommend
The Grand Pavilion
17 Church StExcellent Indian food. Great vibe upstairs or downstairs alfresco dining for lunch or dinner.
Thaiger Temple
100-102 Terrigal EsplanadeLovely fresh Thai food across the road from the beach.
Great food and service. Personally, I love sitting near the big old palm tree inside! They also have tables outside if you want to bring your dog along.
26 locals recommend
Arc. Est
18 Church StGreat food and service. Personally, I love sitting near the big old palm tree inside! They also have tables outside if you want to bring your dog along.
Coco Bar and Dining Terrigal
Great Asian fusion menu!
Fun, balmy atmosphere for a bite to eat and a leisurely cocktail, overlooking Terrigal beach.
51 locals recommend
Mumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse
92 Terrigal EsplanadeFun, balmy atmosphere for a bite to eat and a leisurely cocktail, overlooking Terrigal beach.
Teta's Gourmet Kitchen
12 Kurrawyba AveReally delicious Lebanese food. It's a must try!
If you're looking for a good Chinese meal, this local restaurant in the back street behind the Crown Plaza, is excellent.
Fortune Lane Chinese Restaurant
6 Pine Tree LnIf you're looking for a good Chinese meal, this local restaurant in the back street behind the Crown Plaza, is excellent.
Shopping
There are some upmarket clothing stores around the base of the Crowne Plaza. You'll also find other fashion stores around Terrigal itself, including the back street (Church St).
51 locals recommend
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
Pine Tree LaneThere are some upmarket clothing stores around the base of the Crowne Plaza. You'll also find other fashion stores around Terrigal itself, including the back street (Church St).
Less than 10 minutes drive, it's huge and pretty much has everything from all the major supermarkets eateries and entertainment - Hoyts cinemas and ice skating
219 locals recommend
Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveLess than 10 minutes drive, it's huge and pretty much has everything from all the major supermarkets eateries and entertainment - Hoyts cinemas and ice skating
Arts & Culture
Kenneth McLeod Duncan (born 20 December 1954) OAM is a photographer from Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia. He is regarded as one of Australia's most acclaimed landscape photographers, and gained prominence for his pioneering work with panoramic landscapes and limited edition photographic prints.
53 locals recommend
Ken Duncan Gallery
414 The Entrance RdKenneth McLeod Duncan (born 20 December 1954) OAM is a photographer from Wamberal, New South Wales, Australia. He is regarded as one of Australia's most acclaimed landscape photographers, and gained prominence for his pioneering work with panoramic landscapes and limited edition photographic prints.
Drinks & Nightlife
Smack in the middle of Terrigal shopping strip opposite the beach. Trendy and always buzzing.
87 locals recommend
Pocket Bar Terrigal
74 Terrigal EsplanadeSmack in the middle of Terrigal shopping strip opposite the beach. Trendy and always buzzing.
from a reviewer:
Excellent gin and liqueur - definitely worth the visit.
They make the tasting experience very fun and engaging.
The Mr Black coffee liqueur is a definite taster.
55 locals recommend
Distillery Botanica
25 Portsmouth Rdfrom a reviewer:
Excellent gin and liqueur - definitely worth the visit.
They make the tasting experience very fun and engaging.
The Mr Black coffee liqueur is a definite taster.
Great for relaxing sunny afternoons across from the beach. Live music, drinks and pub food.
34 locals recommend
Florida Beach Bar
1 Pine Tree LnGreat for relaxing sunny afternoons across from the beach. Live music, drinks and pub food.