Mark and Anne's Guidebook for Woy Woy and surrounds
Food Scene
these are some of the best restaurants we recommend. some local, some a little further afield.
Authentic Indian food in a charming restaurant. The owner and staff will ensure you have a memorable meal. Quirky menu featuring cartoons.
6 locals recommend
Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant
34 Blackwall RdAuthentic Indian food in a charming restaurant. The owner and staff will ensure you have a memorable meal. Quirky menu featuring cartoons.
Sit O'Clock Thai Restaurant and Takeaway
11-15 Rawson RdGreat food at reasonable prices.
Fresh seafood. Also has an outdoor cafe style dining for take away
95 locals recommend
Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf
The BoulevardeFresh seafood. Also has an outdoor cafe style dining for take away
Great setting for breakfast and lunch with beautiful views over the water. relaxed atmosphere and great on a sunny day. Extensive menu featuring quality local produce.
https://www.facebook.com/TheBOXontheWater.EttalongBeach/
113 locals recommend
The BOX on the Water
The EsplanadeGreat setting for breakfast and lunch with beautiful views over the water. relaxed atmosphere and great on a sunny day. Extensive menu featuring quality local produce.
https://www.facebook.com/TheBOXontheWater.EttalongBeach/
Gnostic Mana Cafe
31 The Boulevarde great food. breakfast/coffee/ meals.
great views to Pittwater and beyond. good pub food and very relaxed. can get busy on the weekend and especially in summer.
114 locals recommend
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga Dr great views to Pittwater and beyond. good pub food and very relaxed. can get busy on the weekend and especially in summer.
"out of the way" restaurant with great meals and some wonderful views over the Hawkesbury.
8 locals recommend
Mooney Mooney Club
5 Kowan Rd"out of the way" restaurant with great meals and some wonderful views over the Hawkesbury.
great mix of cafes, restaurants and pubs. Indian, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Aussie, Its all there
8 locals recommend
East Gosford
great mix of cafes, restaurants and pubs. Indian, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Aussie, Its all there
This Restaurant/Bar has amazing Italian food and is a great place to sit and chat over a smooth red. Great friendly staff. You won't be disappointed. Since COVID, this place has become a 'take-away' only, so no in-house dining - but the food is still amazing.
32 locals recommend
Young Barons
73 Blackwall RdThis Restaurant/Bar has amazing Italian food and is a great place to sit and chat over a smooth red. Great friendly staff. You won't be disappointed. Since COVID, this place has become a 'take-away' only, so no in-house dining - but the food is still amazing.
Captain & The Cook
The Boulevardegreat for a drink and a meal
Everything Else
Ocean Beach Hotel
259 West Stgreat swimming beach
Everglades Country Club
9 Dunban Rdgolf and lawn bowling club.
Great Australian beach with vibrant cafe scene and a great coastal feel. It can get very busy on the weekends and school holidays
147 locals recommend
Terrigal Beach
140 Terrigal DriveGreat Australian beach with vibrant cafe scene and a great coastal feel. It can get very busy on the weekends and school holidays
Drinks & Nightlife
local pub with good food and live music, usually on Friday and Saturday nights.
32 locals recommend
The Bayview Hotel
16 The Boulevarde local pub with good food and live music, usually on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sightseeing
Staples Lookout
Woy Woy Road great views over Brisbane Waters and the Rip Bridge.
great vantage points on the headlands for whale watching in season (June to August). Views back along the coast to Sydney northern suburbs.
Killcare Heights
great vantage points on the headlands for whale watching in season (June to August). Views back along the coast to Sydney northern suburbs.
Pearl Beach
Hardys Bay
Getting Around
Woy Woy Station
1 km walk. trains to Sydney and Newcastle regularly.
The ferry from Ettalong takes about 20 minutes to arrive here. Great beach culture and iconic cafes.
62 locals recommend
Palm Beach Ferries
1118 Barrenjoey RdThe ferry from Ettalong takes about 20 minutes to arrive here. Great beach culture and iconic cafes.
Shopping
Huge shopping mall that caters for all. Cinema, cafes, bars, restaurants, ice skating.
219 locals recommend
Erina Fair
Terrigal Drive Huge shopping mall that caters for all. Cinema, cafes, bars, restaurants, ice skating.
Deepwater Plaza
Railway Streetlocal shopping mall with all essential stores.
Parks & Nature
offers great walks, cycling and fishing spots. The park protects ancient Aboriginal rock engraving sites.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Brisbane-Water-National-Park
38 locals recommend
Brisbane Water National Park
Hawkesbury Trackoffers great walks, cycling and fishing spots. The park protects ancient Aboriginal rock engraving sites.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Brisbane-Water-National-Park
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Bouddi-National-Park
169 locals recommend
Bouddi National Park
Maitland Bay Trackhttp://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Bouddi-National-Park