Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2025

Riding a bike through nature - a full-body, full-mind reset

Here’s why it’s such a powerful practice: Physical Benefits are low impact cardio as cycling strengthens your heart and lungs without stressing your joints. Muscle tone: It targets your legs—quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves—and builds endurance. Weight management: Regular rides can reduce body fat and boost metabolism. Stress relief: Nature plus movement equals a potent antidote to anxiety and mental fatigue. Mood elevation: Cycling releases endorphins, helping you feel lighter and more focused. A scenic and easy family ride from Carrack Road, Kincumber (near the Kincumber Hotel) along the new shared cycleway that takes you past the wetlands and around the Broadwater to Davistown Road. If you’re feeling adventurous head across into Saratoga. GOSFORD TO WOY WOY Take in the views along the Brisbane Water Cycleway on this Point to Pelicans ride. A good place to start is at Point Frederick’s Pioneer Park, or if you want a shorter ride start at the boat ramp near Gosford Pool, Adcock Park in West Gosford or Gosford RSL carpark. As you cycle to Woy Woy, you’ll pass the wetlands, scenic waterways and finish at Woy Woy. ETTALONG TO UMINA Cycle the Ettalong Foreshore shared user path from the Ettalong Ferry Wharf the Peninsula Recreation Precinct. With a skate park, BMX track, junior cycling track and great kids’ playground this is a must for any family. CHITTAWAY TO THE ENTRANCE This spectacular Coast-to Lake shared cycleway runs around the shores of Tuggerah Lake, from Chittaway Bay to The Entrance. You can start at the skate park The Entrance and continue for around 12km to Chittaway Bay. Along the way there are lots of picnic areas, parks and playgrounds. This is perfect for a leisurely weekend family ride. Favourite Bike rides on the Coast KINCUMBER TO DAVISTOWN/SARATOGA

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