SCUBA Diving links for the Central Coast of NSW
CCARP - Central Coast Artificial Reef Project www.ccarp.net
This organisation has just obtained Government permission for the sinking of the ex HMAS Adelaide II off Terrigal as a diving wreck and artificial reef. 11 years work has paid off and the sinking date was on 13th April 2011.
The Central Coast Artificial Reef Project - CCARP has a new domain name www.ccarp.net and have been successful in the final hurdle in the sinking of the ex HMAS Adelaide for a dive wreck and artificial reef.
The sinking date was on 13th April 2011 and the wreck will be located about one kilometre south east off the coast at Terrigal and will be a boon to tourism for Terrigal & the Central Coast.
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre - www.ccmdc.org.au
To compliment this the State Government has allocated funds for a new location for the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre www.ccmdc.org.au at the old Terrigal Tourism Office on Terrigal Drive. The date for opening was on 16th Jan 2010.
Renewed interest in the two local Non-Profit SCUBA Clubs in the area is underway.
Terrigal Underwater Group - http://terrigalunderwatergroup.com
Terrigal Underwater Group - TUG - http://terrigalunderwatergroup.com
This club is based in these ocean waters.
Brisbane Water Aqualung Group - www.bwac.com.au
Brisbane Water Aqualung Group - BWAC - www.bwac.com.au which SCUBA dives the whole of the Central Coast from Broken Bay to Norah Head.
A long established dive clubs since the 1950's.
Keen local or even Sydney and Newcastle SCUBA divers are encouraged to join these fine SCUBA diving clubs.
This will help foster a community of like minded people to promote SCUBA diving, protect our marine environment and resources along with helping promote the Central Coast and it's diving features as you join with this like minded community.
Central Coast Tourism Inc
52 The Avenue, Mt Penang Parklands
(PO Box 7177) KARIONG NSW 2250
AUSTRALIA
Monday to Friday
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Telephone:
Facsimile:
02 4343 4400
02 4343 4422
Central Coast Visitor Information Centres
Kariong
52 The Avenue, Mt Penang Parklands
Open:
Monday to Friday
Saturday & Sunday
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Telephone:02 4343 4444
1300 132 975
Gosford
200 Mann Street
Monday to Friday
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday
9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Telephone: 02 4343 4444
The Entrance
Memorial Park, Marine Parade
Open 7 Days 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Telephone: 02 4334 4213
email: www.visitcentralcoast.com.au/contact
Accommodation
Terrigal.com
Resorts
Crown Plaza
Pine Tree Lane
Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: 02 4384 9111
www.crownplaza.com.au
Star of the Sea Holiday Accommodation
8 The Esplanade,
Terrigal.
Ph. 02 4385 7979
www.staroftheseaterrigal.com
Treetops Resort Avoca Beach
360 Avoca Drive
Avoca Beach
Ph 02 4382 2322
info@treetopsavocabeach.com.au
www.treetopsavocabeach.com.au
Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments
6 Maroomba Rd,
Terrigal 2260
Ph 02 4384 7444
www.terrigalsails.com.au
Avoca Palms Resort
194 Avoca Drive
Avoca Beach
Ph
4382 1481
www.avocapalmsresort.com.au
Motels
The Country Comfort Motel
154 Terrigal Drive
Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: 02 4384 1166
www.countrycomforthotels.com
The Clan Lakeside Lodge
Oceanview Drive
Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: 02 4384 1764
www.clan.com.au
Terrigal Pacific Motel
224 Terrigal Drive
Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: 02 4385 1555
www.terrigalaccommodation.com
Avoca Beach Heritage Villas
326 Avoca Drive
Avoca Beach
Ph. 02 4382 3618
www.abhv.com.au
Tiarri Motel
16 Tiarri Crescent,
Terrigal 2260
Ph. 02 43859564
www.accommodationterrigal.com
Bed & Breakfast
The Drop-Off Apartment Accommodation
Grant & Paula Bradly
17 Hastings Road
Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: 0419 242 613
www.mydiveholidays.com/dive/Accommodation.html
Avoca Valley Bed & Breakfast
243 Avoca Drive
Kincumber
Phone 0404 240 463
www.avocavalleybnb.com.au
Public Transport Information
Train
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Take Northern Line to Gosford then bus or taxi
Bus
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Taxi
Phone 131008
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