The Central Coast of New South Wales is just 50km north of Sydney, and begins north of the Hawksbury River. This spectacular Pacific coastline is considered one of the most scenic areas along the east coast, with many ocean beaches, headlands and saltwater lagoons.
The great beauty of this area is associated with the ancient river
valleys which were submerged by the rise in sea levels 8000 years ago.
Large weathered outcrops of sandstone can be seen almost everywhere. On the coast it forms magnificent seascapes, and inland, as honeycombed rockshelters.
This area also covers a wide range of flora and fauna. The higher areas are dry heathlands, while the valleys are dense sub tropical rainforest. Many of these inlets and waterways, such as the Brisbane Waters, have large areas of mangrove.
Wallabies, possums, echidnas and platypus can be found in the local National Parks and Reserves, and over a hundred species of birds. Large flocks of cockatoos, Pelicans and lorikeets are a common sight, and also eagles; both the Wedgtail and Sea Eagle. |
