Guidebook for Macmasters Beach
Food Scene
The view. The food. It's reasonably priced. Just feels like you're really able to relax and enjoy.
36 locals recommend
Hardy's Bistro
54 Araluen DrThe view. The food. It's reasonably priced. Just feels like you're really able to relax and enjoy.
This is a really wonderful restaurant - open Wed to Sun - set in the back of a garden created by the people who run the nursery. The food is good and it's just a really lovely place.
15 locals recommend
Impact Plants Cafe
7 Poole ClThis is a really wonderful restaurant - open Wed to Sun - set in the back of a garden created by the people who run the nursery. The food is good and it's just a really lovely place.
This corner of Woy Woy is totally unexpected. The cafe is good, cheap, fast and has a good menu. There are a collection of shops here - and places you can book massages - which are lovely to just browse in. Health food shop, clothes shop, knick knacks, op shops... the place has its own unusual - and pleasant - vibe.
12 locals recommend
Gnostic Mana Cafe
31 The BoulevardeThis corner of Woy Woy is totally unexpected. The cafe is good, cheap, fast and has a good menu. There are a collection of shops here - and places you can book massages - which are lovely to just browse in. Health food shop, clothes shop, knick knacks, op shops... the place has its own unusual - and pleasant - vibe.
The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrWonderful. Beautiful. Unusual. Worth the drive.
Another nice place for coffee and a cake, lunch or maybe a yoga class. The drive around Matchem and Holgate is also beautiful.
58 locals recommend
Bamboo Buddha Cafe and Nursery
221 Wattle Tree RdAnother nice place for coffee and a cake, lunch or maybe a yoga class. The drive around Matchem and Holgate is also beautiful.
Bakery and cafe. The key ring used by The Muses' Retreat will give guests a discount on their coffee. The bakery makes fresh bread, including sour dough, and it's good. And also you feel good that you're supporting local businesses.
50 locals recommend
The Fat Goose cafe bakery
1 Killcare RdBakery and cafe. The key ring used by The Muses' Retreat will give guests a discount on their coffee. The bakery makes fresh bread, including sour dough, and it's good. And also you feel good that you're supporting local businesses.
You can fish from the wharf here. You can catch a ferry round Brisbane Water and even over to Pittwater - so this is a great way to enjoy local waterways without chartering a boat.
10 locals recommend
Wagstaff Newsagency & General Store
46 Wagstaffe AveYou can fish from the wharf here. You can catch a ferry round Brisbane Water and even over to Pittwater - so this is a great way to enjoy local waterways without chartering a boat.
Fine dining. Romantic. Great for couples.
69 locals recommend
Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
107 The Scenic RdFine dining. Romantic. Great for couples.
Parks & Nature
There are good lookout to watch whale migration at different times of the year. There are lovely walks. The winding drive into Hardy's Bay is very pretty.
13 locals recommend
Killcare
There are good lookout to watch whale migration at different times of the year. There are lovely walks. The winding drive into Hardy's Bay is very pretty.
You can fish from the rock platforms at either end of this beach. This is where one of the walks through Bouddi National Park goes - it's approximately 8km to MacMasters Beach.
18 locals recommend
Putty Beach campground
Putty Beach RoadYou can fish from the rock platforms at either end of this beach. This is where one of the walks through Bouddi National Park goes - it's approximately 8km to MacMasters Beach.
Lots of hiking trails. Information Centre on the Scenic Drive. Guide in bookshelf at The Muses' Retreat. Am sure there would be detailed website or information on the internet too.
169 locals recommend
Bouddi National Park
Maitland Bay TrackLots of hiking trails. Information Centre on the Scenic Drive. Guide in bookshelf at The Muses' Retreat. Am sure there would be detailed website or information on the internet too.
Henry Kendall Gardens
150 Maidens Brush RdHistoric spot.
The view is incredible. It's relaxed. Take away coffee or lunch. Or each on the tables out the front. Quintessential holiday relaxationl
39 locals recommend
MacMasters Beach
The view is incredible. It's relaxed. Take away coffee or lunch. Or each on the tables out the front. Quintessential holiday relaxationl
Arts & Culture
Lovely cafe. Beautiful Japanese Garden out the back. Two small galleries with usually good art. Normally has activity for children. Small "craft" centre round the corner with local crafts. Great gift shop with the work of lots of local artists for sale.
52 locals recommend
Gosford Regional Gallery
36 Webb StLovely cafe. Beautiful Japanese Garden out the back. Two small galleries with usually good art. Normally has activity for children. Small "craft" centre round the corner with local crafts. Great gift shop with the work of lots of local artists for sale.
Essentials
Coles Kincumber
43 Avoca DrClosest. Open 7am to 10pm everyday.
ALDI
Bayside DriveAnother grocery store.
Set in a little shopping centre - I also love Edwards Butchers here. Their range of sausages has won national awards and includes a Thai Green Curry sausage. Why wouldn't you love that?
14 locals recommend
Woolworths Woy Woy
48-64 Blackwall RdSet in a little shopping centre - I also love Edwards Butchers here. Their range of sausages has won national awards and includes a Thai Green Curry sausage. Why wouldn't you love that?
Drinks & Nightlife
Hardy's Bay Club
14 Heath RdGood meals. Live music most weekends.
Avoca Beach
There are restaurants and night life along this strip.
Entertainment & Activities
Burns St opp Vine St station
Historic. Good films. Change often. Cafe is great.
77 Marine Parade
77 Marine ParadeGreat for kids. Playground right next to the beach.