Nature on your doorstep

Farmer Markets

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:58:00 GMT

Avoca Beach Farmers Markets - First Sunday of each month, 8am – 12noon, Corner of Avoca Drive and Vale Ave (near the Surf Club). The Farmers Markets offers a spectacular and mouth watering array of gourmet foods and fresh local produce. Phone for more information 0415 863 398

Wine Country

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:53:00 GMT

With the Hunter Valley an easy 1.5 hours drive away, it makes the perfect day out for any wine lover. Tours can be arranged, either private or with other adventurers. Divine Tours Phone: 4385 8181 or 0416 099 845

Cruising

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Enjoy a Cruise, a fish or do battle with the deep One of the most exhilarating experiences you can have during your stay at Bells is a cruise on board ‘Pretty Beach’. Built for serious fishing, designed for luxury, this brand new CABO 38 Express sports cruiser is available to you and your guests for charter. See reception for rates and availability. Prices start at $1,000. See THE LAUNCH for further details.

Cycling

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Unwind and Cycle around Tuggerah Lake. Let us pack your gourmet lunch hamper and cycle around the largest lake on the coast. A flat 12 kilometre ride from The Entrance to Chittaway Bay, the ride is easy to moderate and quite spectacular. Tour De Long Jetty Cycle Hire Phone 0411 258 899

Wildlife

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:52:00 GMT

Australian Reptile Park, The zoo with Bite! is located at Somersby, approx 5 minutes drive from the F3 freeway. Local and international reptiles. Pacific Highway, Somersby Phone: 02 4340 1022 Open 7 days 9am-5pm. The Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is at Calga, off the F3 freeway. You can visit the friendliest wild Aussie animals, with over 180 species roaming free and happy in the bush. There are also ancient Aboriginal sites. The rangers are experts on bush tucker and bush medicine. Phone (02) 4375 1100

Tennis

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:52:00 GMT

Enjoy tennis at Pretty Beach. There are 2 courts at Pretty Beach, both available to book. Set by a lovely park and across from the water, the courts are a great spot for some exercise and fun. Call the Wagstaffe Store to book your match. Phone: 02 4360 1018.

Movies

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:52:00 GMT

Enjoy a Movie at the historic Avoca Beach Theatre. Showing movies since 1951 this theatre is a rare and delightful find. Showcasing both mainstream and arthouse pictures, it’s well worth a visit. Info 02 4382 1777 69 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach (near Surf Club) Bookings 02 4382 1677

Golf

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:51:00 GMT

Unwind and have a game of Golf. Everglades Country Club is located at Woy Woy. 18 holes. Phone 02 4341 1866. Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club located at Shelly Beach (40 minutes north) is set on the headland and is one of the most stunning clubs in Australia. Phone: 02 4332 3400

Horse Riding

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:51:00 GMT

Enjoy Horse Riding at Glenworth Valley. Guided Horse Rides or free ranging riding are possible at Glenworth Valley. The Valley is located 3km off the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway which is a one hour drive north from Sydney and south from Newcastle CBD’s and only 20 minutes from Gosford. Phone: 02 4375 1222

Swimming

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:51:00 GMT

Unwind and swim in the Bells at Killcare pool. Bells at Killcare swimming pool was built in 2010 and is the perfect place to laze around, read a book or swim some laps. 20 meters in length, open from 7am until 7pm for inhouse guests only. Change facilities located in the nearby day spa.

Sailing

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:50:00 GMT

Relax by Sailing away in local waterways Broken Bay & Pittwater - Taste of Sailing Experience - 3 hrs of sailing with a skipper includes a cheese platter BYO drinks. On scheduled dates only. Half and Full Day Charters avaialable. Hardy's Bay Yacht Charters www.hbyc.com.au Phone 02 4360 1442

Surfing

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:49:00 GMT

The central coast is home to many professional surfers and some amazing and renowned surf breaks. Surf box head, Macmasters Beach or Avoca Point in the local area. Learn to surf classes at Avoca Beach Surf School.
www.avocasurfschool.com.au - 0400 499 873 - learn@avocasurfschool.com.au

Diving

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:49:00 GMT

Enjoy diving at The Haven, Terrigal. Terrigal Dive sits on the waterside of beautiful Terrigal Haven. Learn to scuba dive in tranquil Terrigal Haven, improve your scuba diving knowledge and qualifications with advanced or specialty dive courses, refresher dives or scuba updates. Terrigal Dive offer a large selection of boat dives and wreck dives. Terrigal Dive Centre 02 4384 1219

Croquet

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:59:00 GMT

Unwind & play Boules and croquet on the Bells lawn. The Bells lawn is perfect for playing boules and croquet. Game sets are kept on the manor house veranda. Please feel free to come and play at your leisure.

Gourment Lunch Backpacks

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:59:00 GMT

Order a signature Bells at Killcare gourmet picnic backpack and explore the Bouddi National Park. The territory around Bells at Killcare is surrounded with well-marked bushwalking trails, all offering many stunning coastal views.

We can set you on your way with local maps, and a delightful Bells Gourmet Backpack, filled with Chef’s culinary delights, organic juices, sparkling water and more! Walks range in difficulty from the very easy broad walk at Putty Beach, to the 7km steep decent walk of the Mount Bouddi, Bombi Moor and Little Beach Circuit.