Paddling near Central Coast, New South Wales

Central Coast NSW sits between Sydney and Newcastle, stretching from the northern side of the Hawkesbury River to the southern banks of Lake Macquarie. The region is defined by a dense network of waterways — estuaries, coastal lakes, tidal creeks and broad inlets — that make it one of the most accessible paddling areas on the NSW coast. Brisbane Water at Broken Bay, the Tuggerah Lakes system, and the Wyong River are among the marquee destinations, drawing kayakers, canoeists and SUP paddlers of all skill levels year-round.