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Serious surf culture and long summer nights have been drawing visitors to the NSW Central Coast for generations. But there’s much more to the region than just sand and sea. Take the scenic route off the M1 and follow winding mountain and valley roads along Tourist Drive 33 to discover a secret drive through a warm and welcoming Central Coast hinterland.
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Saddles, Mt WhiteSaddlesmtwhite

Saddles; a sophisticated restaurant – equal parts bakehouse and gourmet eatery.

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20 Ashbrookes Road, Mount White, NSW, Australia, 2250
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If you’re travelling north from Sydney, your first stop should be Saddles. Take the Mount White exit off the M1 (Pacific Motorway) and five minutes’ later you’ll be pulling up at Saddles, a sophisticated restaurant – equal parts bakehouse and gourmet eatery – which oozes a classic homestead charm thanks to its stone, timber and leather finishes and furnishings.
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Fanelli Organics, Mangrove Mountain

Find certified organic farm Fanelli Organics over the other side of the valley.

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Mangrove Mountain, NSW, Australia, 2250
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There are two reasons Fanelli should be on your road-trip itinerary: it’s a working fruit and vegetable farm with a strong focus on regenerative practices, and you can join hands-on tours and workshops on selective dates.
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Angel Sussurri, YarramalongAngel Sussurri

Angel Sussurri - Yarramalong Manor, located in the beautifully rural Yarramalong Valley.

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1-4 Linga Longa Rd, Yarramalong, NSW, Australia, 2259
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Come lunchtime, you’ll want to make your way to Angel Sussurri in the beautifully rural Yarramalong Valley. The drive down Bumble Hill Rd is narrow and winding, but at the bottom you’ll reach a small local farmland community and find the stunning manor house, Angel Sussurri, just around the bend.
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Wyong Milk Factory, WyongWyong Milk Factory

Follow Yarramalong Rd to reach Wyong Milk Factory, where you can gently paddle a rowboat up Wyong River.

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141 Alison Rd, Wyong, NSW, Australia, 2259
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There are row boats, kayaks and paddleboards for hire from All Sorts Fitness, one of the many businesses in this revitalised old dairy precinct.The riverfront is also a lovely spot to go fishing and have a picnic. The precinct is also home to award-winning Little Creek Cheese, handmade Luka Chocolates, gourmet donuts by Daily Dough Co, and The Milk Factory Tavern.
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Iris Lodge Alpacas, JillibyIris Lodge Alpacas

Wrap up your hinterland road trip by visiting one of the region’s more unusual experiences – Iris Lodge.

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33 Dunks Lane jilliby, Jilliby, NSW, Australia, 2259
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If you’re spending a weekend exploring the Central Coast’s country roots, make this working farm your first stop on day two so you can enjoy the ’Breakfast with Alpacas’ package. You will also get the opportunity to meet resident sheep, horses and cows, and you can even book a farm stay in the converted shipping container accommodation.
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Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Glenworth Valley

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is one of the best outdoor adventure destinations on the Central Coast.

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New South Wales, Australia, 2250
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You’ll be surrounded by green fields and wild national park, and the best way to explore it all is on horseback. Join a guide on a two-hour ride along private trails (adapted for all levels of experience).
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Mountain Growers Market, Peats Ridge

Produce doesn’t get any fresher than places like Mountain Growers’ Market.

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New South Wales, Australia, 2250
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Pick up fire-engine red local tomatoes, plump cucumbers and figs, blue duck eggs and honey with honeycomb that’s deliciously rich. Leave Somersby via Wiseman’s Ferry Rd and connect back to Peats Ridge Rd, where you will find this charming hinterland market open Thursday to Sunday.
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Regan’s Fine Foods & Butchery, Yarramalong

Regan’s Fine Foods & Butchery, in an old-fashioned store just a few doors down from Angel Sussurri.

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New South Wales, Australia, 2259
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Regan’s specialises in dry-aged beef, nitrate-free bacon, handcrafted confectionary, and easy pasta takeaways. You’ll also be able to pick up a bottle of fancy Bickford’s cordial. Don’t be shy to chat to Regan, too. He’s super friendly and more than happy to talk about his range of goods and where they’re from.

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