New Summer Fun Experiences on the Central Coast

Elvis at Australian Reptile Park

The Central Coast is one of New South Wales' popular summer destinations with an unrivalled abundance of coastline. Just a short one hour's scenic drive north of Sydney, or south of Newcastle, transition from daily life into fun summer vacation time happens in a blink of an eye.

This summer the Central Coast has new fun experiences to enjoy.

Crocodile Monster Munch, Somersby

This summer, Australian Reptile Park is introducing a new interactive experience for visitors. Each day of the holidays, one lucky person from the crowd will be selected to feed Elvis. No, this is not the hip-swivelling Elvis that sings Blue Suede Shoes, this Elvis is NSW's largest crocodile in captivity measuring five metres long and weighing in at over half a tonne.

Don't forget to pick up or download your copy of the 2013 Official Guide to the Central Coast (www.visitcentralcoast.com.au/brochures) to obtain your '2 for 1'* voucher to enter the park. *Terms and conditions apply.

For more information: www.reptilepark.com.au

Heli Sky Dive, Somersby

Look it's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Heli Sky Dive, Australia's only daily (except Christmas and New Years day) helicopter sky dive experience. Enjoy the scenic flight to the 14,000 feet drop zone and feel the exhilaration of up to 60 seconds free fall before the parachute opens to enjoy the scenic float back to terra firma. Jumps start at $325 per person.

To book go to www.australiaskydive.com.au/prices

E-Bikes R Us, Long Jetty

For the ride of your life get yourself on one of the new electric bikes. E-Bikes R Us is now opened at Long Jetty offering electric bike rentals. Be the envy of other bikers as you scoot along the Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway. For more information: www.e-bikesrus.com.au.

Location: 501 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty

Palm Beach Ferry to Gosford Racecourse, Newport/Palm Beach to Gosford

On selected dates in December and January, including New Years Eve, jump on onboard a Palm Beach Ferry for a leisurely hour cruise to Gosford (from Palm Beach). Once at the wharf in Gosford, a shuttle bus service will be waiting to take you to the Gosford Race Course. Ferry picks up at Newport Beach (9.30 am) and Palm Beach (10 am) before landing in Gosford (11 am). The 6 pm return ferry trip will have you back in at Palm Beach by 7 pm and Newport Beach by 7.30 pm. The special packages start from $60 per person and includes return ferry trip, return bus transfers to Gosford Race Course and Race Course entry. For more information and bookings: www.palmbeachferries.com.au/events.

XUP Australia's Freeride Festival, Warnervale

New this summer is the XUP Freestyle Festival - 18-20 January. This three day high energy mountain biking festival not only puts world class mountain biking talent to the test but also offers an opportunity for budding talent to learn the tricks of the sports during the workshop and skill course. Spectators are not left out with plenty of action to enjoy. For more information: www.xupfestival.com.au.

Location: Watanobbi Road, Warnervale