MacMasters Beach- a beautiful seaside village just north of Sydney.

 

Located on the Bouddi Peninsula, MacMasters Beach was named after Alan MacMaster, who held land in this area. It is a nirvana for locals and visitors alike with its beautiful beach, ocean pool, dramatic escarpment, cafe, surf club and laid back culture.

Spend hours watching the surf riders and whales go by, stroll along the beach to the popular Copacabana village or paddle in the Cochrane Lagoon. 

 

 

Getting here

Location

34 Gerda Road
MacMasters Beach
NSW 2251

Book your holiday

You may book online by completing the contact form below by email or give Anna a call on 0418 262 454 to discuss our best rates

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Macmasters Coastal Retreat is fitted with the lastest appliances to make your stay as comfortable as possible, from top of the range kitchen appliances to a state-of-the-art gas fireplace. To help you get the most out of your holiday, we have provided an easy reference guide and the manuals for many of these appliances below:

Dishwasher

Induction Cooktop

Smeg Dryer

Smeg Washing Machine

Fireplace

Refrigerator

Integrated Oven

Microwave Oven

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THINGS TO DO

ATTRACTIONS

TreeTop Adventure Park Central Coast

  • 115 challenges including 20 flying foxes
  • 4 courses for children 3 - 9 years of age including 4 flying foxes
  • 17 flying foxes for Juniors (3 courses) and Adults (4 courses)
  • TreeTop Adventure Park is located in Ourimbah State Forest, 1 hour north of Sydney, 5min from F3

Ourimbah State Forest, 1 Red Hill Rd, Wyong Creek (corner of Yarramalong Rd)

treetopadventurepark.com.au

T: 02 4025 1008

The Outdoors

There are bushwalking trails to explore in the nearby Bouddi National park or pack a picnic and just take in the tranquility of the area.

During the winter months between late May and early August, Humpback Whales can sometimes be seen migrating to the warmer waters of the Central Coast region. The whales often come quite close to the coastline due to the northerly currents during the winter months and can be viewed from the high vantage points.

Cochrane Lagoon is the perfect place to take a relaxing walk or to throw in the canoe and go for a paddle.

Hardys Bay Yacht Charters

Guests have been enjoying the sailing experience with Hardys Bay Yacht Charters, for the past fourteen years. Sailing charters depart from Hardys Bay and Killcare just 1.5 hours north of Sydney or a 20 minute ferry ride from Palm Beach.

Mobile: 0417 672 960
E: info@hardysbayyachtcharters.com.au
Departure Point:
Cnr Killcare Rd and Araluen Drive, Killcare

Shopping & Markets

Killcare Village Shops
Six unique and convenient stores comprising of two galleries, two restaurants, a beautician and a hairdresser.

At Killcare Village Shops you'll find plenty to keep you occupied. Wander through Bouddi Gallery Aboriginal Art and Moochinside Gallery, Art, Fashion and Homewares, then get pampered at Bay Beauty and Velvet Blonde Hairdresser. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat at Fat Goose Cafe and Hardys Bistro Cafe and Bar .
1 Killcare Road,
Killcare NSW 2257

On the 4th Sunday of every month (9am - 2pm) nearby Avoca holds beachside markets. Expect to find a showcase of local talent featuring everything from original art and crafts, clothing,  homewares, jewellery and skincare.
 
It’s the ideal place to browse, find the perfect gift or accessory, sample international food, listen to the local musicians or just sit back and enjoy the lively vibe and beach views.

Copacabana Village

Copacabana village is accessible via a leisurely stroll along the beach or by car. copacabana.nsw.au has a list of shops in the village.

The Entrance Farmers Market

1st and 3rd Saturday of every month!

The Entrance Farmers Market is held at Memorial Park - The Entrance, Cnr The Entrance Road and Marine Drive.

There are amazing products on sale each 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Produce includes:
Organic and conventionally grown/prepared foods, Lamb, Beef, Trout, Barramundi, Oysters, Fruit and Vegetables, Cheese - Goat and Dairy Cheeses, Preserved foods, Jams, Sauces, Olive Oil, Stuffed olives and tapenade.

When it comes to arts and crafts you will find the biggest gathering of artisans. There are blacksmiths and jewelry makers, painters, photographers, toy makers, fibre and paper artists and more.

You will also find plenty of stalls selling gifts, from Fair Trade products through to educational toys and books along with beautiful hand-made soaps and beauty products.

www.theentrancefarmersmarket.com.au

Terrigal Market

Farmers Market 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am - 3pm

http://markethere.com.au/market/terrigal-market

Erina Fair Shopping Centre

Your fashion, lifestyle and family entertainment playground!

Holiday makers… it’s playtime! Erina Fair is the fashion, food and fun playground of the Central Coast.  With Restaurants open day and night In The Hive, Ice Skating, Cinemas, the Library plus loads of cafes, fantastic kids playgrounds and more than 300 stores, it’s a big day out for all the family.
Erina Fair is a shopping, leisure and entertainment experience like no other!

Terrigal Drive, ERINA NSW 2250


Regular Trading Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm; Thursday 9am to 9pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Major Stores, Supermarkets, The Hive Restaurants and Hoyts Cinema hours may vary.

Woy Woy Fishermens Wharf

The seafood market provides the largest selection of fresh seafood outside of Sydney every day. We strive to bring you the best of seasonal products, any day you may walk in and find anything from local Flathead to Atlantic Salmon to rock oysters to lobsters. As one of only a few registered seafood receivers on the Central Coast you can rest assured that our seafood is coming directly from the source, fresh from the boat. Some of our staff may have caught what they’re selling! Make sure to come in and ask for the catch of the day.

OPEN 9am – 5pm EVERYDAY

The Blvd, Woy Woy NSW 2256, Australia

www.woywoyfishermenswharf.com.au

 

Dining

There are fantastic restaurants, cafes and clubs just a stones throw from MacMasters Coastal Retreat. We recommend:

Yum Yum Eatery

Situated on the shores of Hardys Bay, Yum Yum Eatery has one of the Central Coasts most spectacular views.

Head Chef David Featherston is passionate about sourcing only the very best and freshest produce available.

“At Yum Yum Eatery we believe that fine food and wine should not cost the earth and we aspire to make this style of food accessible to more people. Our service is always approachable, welcoming and attentive”. 

Phone 02 4360 2999 for bookings.

The Barefoot Cafe at Macmasters Beach

Good quality food to be enjoyed by everyone in a beautiful and relaxed environment. When the aroma of freshly cooked fish and chips floats down to you on the beach, feel free to wander up with sandy feet and order yourself a plate! Just a one minute walk from MacMasters Coastal Retreat.

100 Marine Parade, Macmasters Beach, NSW 2251
http://barefootcafe.net.au
T: 0499 059 041

MANFREDI AT BELLS
The name MANFREDI is synonymous with modern Italian cuisine, with chef Stefano Manfredi and restaurateur Julie Manfredi Hughes designing and operating restaurants under this banner in Sydney for more than two decades.
Bells at Killcare has earned a reputation at the forefront of the New South Wales regional dining since the Manfredi team took the helm and opened the restaurant in 2007. Now badged Manfredi at Bells, the restaurant takes Manfredi’s urban sensibilities and transplants them to a quintessentially Australian contemporary coastal setting just one and a half hours north of Sydney.
Located at the heart of the Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, Manfredi at Bells commands a prominent position in the Manor House with an elegant dining room and verandah over looking expansive manicured gardens.

The restaurant menu is grounded in the core Manfredi values of authenticity, simplicity and freshness, featuring seasonal dishes inspired by the produce grown and harvested in the estate’s famous vegetable garden, known as Stefano’s garden.
It was this garden   – now some 500 square meters and supplying the restaurant with more than 15% of the produce on its menu, and the ensuing sustainable practices across the entire Bells at Killcare operation, including  50 free range hens  which supply  the fresh eggs - that saw Manfredi at Bells honoured with the Good Living Sustainability Award at the 2012 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards. The estate now also includes a recently planted orchid with the addition of honey bee hives.

http://www.bellsatkillcare.com.au/sustainability.html
In addition to this estate-grown produce, the Manfredi at Bells menu features locally harvested seafood including Hawkesbury River oysters and crayfish caught off nearby Macmasters Beach, Gundooee Wagyu beef from the Central Tablelands and Bangalow Sweet Pork from the Northern Rivers. Local likeminded farmers are also supported supplying  staples such as  as organic beans and snow peas.
The 2012 Good Food Guide Awards also recognised the restaurant’s excellent wine list, naming it Best Regional Wine List for its impressive cellar and collection of both local and international – particularly Italian – wines.
Manfredi at Bells has retained its One Chefs Hat status since its first year of operation in 2008.

Manfredi at Bells is open to the public for dinner seven nights from 6pm and lunch three days from 12noon (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
Bells at Killcare in-house guests may enjoy a Manfredi at Bells breakfast seven mornings a week.  Only recently introduced, Manfredi at Bells breakfast offers a delicious array of authentic dishes, estate-baked breads, tarts and pastries, homemade muesli, jams and preserves and freshly laid eggs from the Bells chooks.

Four Hands Pizza

The team at Four Hands Pizza have a passion for creating innovative tasty food, matched with the coasts best selection of beers & wines. All served in a relaxed atmosphere by their friendly & professional team. They are open 7 days all day for lunch and dinner.

Go to http://www.fourhandspizza.com.au   

Hardys Bay Club

A family-friendly club with good old fashioned values. Hardys Bay Club has a bistro and bar, and also caters for weddings and functions.


14 Heath Road
Hardys Bay, NSW 2257
t  02 4360 1072
e hardysbayclub@gmail.com
w hardysbayclub.com.au

www.hardysbayclub.com.au