Budgewoi - Central Coast

Budgewoi (known to mean 'Young Grass') has been a popular family holiday destination for many years. It is situated towards the northern end of the Central Coast nestled between Lake Munmorah and Tuggerah Lakes. Nearby are the townships of Lake Munmorah, Toukley and Norah Head.

Ever growing, Budgewoi has numerous cafes and restaurants, most offering alfresco dining and take-away options. For those who are wanting to simply relax and unwind, you might like to sit peacefully by the river sipping a latte or enjoy a sensational seafood meal as the local pelican population sail by. Families can enjoy a picnic at the popular John Slade Rotary Park located on the southern side of the bridge, which has great barbeque facilities and terrific play equipment for the kids. For the energetic, there is a bike track running along the picturesque foreshore from the neighbouring suburb of Buff Point, that continues on over the bridge south towards Toukley (Darren Smith Memorial Cycleway).

Budgewoi has something to offer everyone and is a very popular with water sport enthusiasts alike. Not only offering boating, windsurfing, fishing and waterskiing, but the lake also plays host to annual Australian F1 Superboat Series. When in season, prawning is also very popular. Take time to enjoy swimming or surfing at one of the many beautiful beaches that can be found along the coastline. To the north you will find the Munmorah State Conservation Area, a favourite for campers and bushwalkers wanting to get away from it all.

Close by are two local clubs - The Budgewoi Soccer Club & Halekulani Bowling Club, which are a hive of activity. Accommodation is plentiful and caters to all budgets, ranging from motels to caravan & tourist parks.

Budgewoi Accommodation

Hibiscus Lakeside Motel

Diamond Head Drive Budgewoi

Situated on the waterfront at picturesque Budgewoi the Hibiscus Lakeside Motel is ideal for your next overnight stay, short break, or relaxed holiday. Set in quiet and peaceful surroundings yet close by to the shopping, entertainment and dining of Tuggerah, Erina and The Entrance, our central location offers you a comfortable base from which to explore the scenic Central Coast. Located between the lake and ocean, you are only minutes from a patrolled surf beach and kilometres of golden sand.

Budgewoi Holiday Park

Weemala Street Budgewoi

The lakeside haven that is Budgewoi, has something to offer travellers and holiday makers of all sorts. Lie back and enjoy the parks shady serenity in the midst of the paper bark trees that surround it. The holiday park faces the serene Lake Munmorah, with bright blue waters that attract fishermen and water sports enthusiasts the whole year round. If water activities arent your style though, why not gather your friends for a game of football on the lake's grassy foreshore. Fry up a barbeque while the children climb on the play equipment, or simply lie back and watch the world go by. Budgewoi offers a range of accommodation options. Choose from 3 types of cabins: the Ibis, the Kingfisher or the Sheerwater, which are centrally arranged around a grassy meeting point and some with views to the lake. This shady field has both outdoor seating and barbeque facilities, making it ideal for large groups, such as family reunion. If you prefer to bring your caravan, there are powered sites are available all year round.