Aarini Cottage
Welcome Letter
Welcome To Aarini Cottage
Thank you so much for choosing our home for your next holiday! We cannot wait to have you stay with us! GETAWAYZ is NSW’s highest rated holiday rental agency, and we pride ourselves on making sure all our guests have the best possible experience!
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About Macmasters Beach and surrounding areas
Macmasters Beach is a south-eastern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia on the Bouddi Peninsula. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area and was named after Allan MacMaster who was one of the first land owners in this area in 1855 after coming to Australia in 1839 from Scotland. Locals often describe it as having a 'village feel' and strong sense of community.
The beach is beautiful and the village is occupied by holiday and residential houses mainly, so you won't find tourist facilities apart from a couple of cafes. It's an ideal place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city or escape from the crowded beaches nearby. You can swim between the flags at the beach's southern end near the Surf Life Saving Club. Lifeguards patrol the beach from the September school holidays to April. The Beach is sheltered from the southerly winds by a protruding headland, which can be great.
Also, Macmasters Beach is one of the best beaches on the Central Coast for children. They can swim between the flags or in the rockpool and splash around in the shallow lagoon. It's also a popular surfing spot. There are surf breaks for beginners and a fun right-hand point break for advanced surfers. If you want to learn to surf, check out Central Coast Surf Academy. The beach's amenities include a cafe, rockpool, toilets, picnic facilities and a water refill station. Macmasters Beach has a lovely 17-metre rockpool conveniently located beside the picnic ground and café and near the flags. The rockpool is small but spacious enough for children to paddle around and adults to do laps in the mornings. And it's shallow enough for preschoolers – it's perfect for them for learning to swim.
Macmasters Beach is a popular picnic spot because it's one of the only ones around with shade. It's also on a beautiful site at the foot of Bouddi National Park and above the beach and rockpool.The coastal views are not bad either. But be mindful, the easterly wind can blow strong in the afternoon, particularly in summer. So if you're looking for somewhere to swim and picnic with shade, here is an ideal spot. Dogs are allowed without a leash for about 500 metres from north of the flags to past the lagoon. It's a top beach for dogs. You'll enjoy the beautiful scenery while walking with your pet.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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Bouddi Coastal Walk is an epic 8-kilometre hike from here to Putty Beach. Take in the incredible ocean views along the way, and you can swim at Maitland Bay, a beautiful hidden beach. The walk is easy for the most part but is strenuous in one section because you have to walk up and down hills. To access the walk from the beach, follow Marine Parade and climb the stairs between houses 85 and 87. follow the path and turn left onto Macmaster Parade – the track begins at the end of the road.
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A secluded cove in Bouddi National Park, Little Beach is a relaxing spot to chill in the afternoon and have a picnic. Little Beach is also a campground with barbeque facilities and non-flush toilets. You can get to Little Beach via two walking tracks: The Coastal Walk and Little Beach trail. The Coastal Walk starts from the end of Macmaster Parade in Macmasters Beach. It's 1.7 km from here to Little Beach and it takes about 30 minutes. The Little Beach trail starts from Grahame Drive in Macmasters Beach. It's the quickest way to Little Beach – a 750-metre stroll along a fire trail.
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If you like mountain biking, there are trails nearby in Bouddi National Park.
The 10-kilometre Bouddi Ridge Explorer is the longest mountain biking trail. It combines many smaller courses, including the Strom loop, Rocky Point trail, MacMasters Ridge trail and Dayleys Point trail.
To get there, park your car at Maitland Bay Information Centre at 174 The Scenic Road and start riding the Strom loop.
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The 5 Lands Walk is a stunning 10-kilometre walk that starts at Macmasters Beach and traverses 5 beaches: Macmasters Beach, Copacabana Beach, Avoca Beach, North Avoca Beach and Terrigal Beach.
This event happens every year on the Saturday closest to the winter solstice. Thousands of people participate, and you can see whales from several locations. Shuttle buses circulate between the beaches all day.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Burnt Honey Bakery
Shop 1, 224 Del Monte Place, Copacabana, New South Wales 2251 Australia
Burnt Honey is a community bakery at heart, we make all of our pastries and breads on site from scratch using the highest quality and most ethical produce available to us. We use local suppliers wherever possible and focus a lot of our energy on waste reduction and conscious use and disposal of produce and packaging in an effort to reduce any negative impact that our beloved bakery might have on the local environment and the planet at large.
Here’s one 5-star review (of which, there are many): The baked goods at Burnt Honey are always delicious and, as locals, we love to buy the occasional treat from them. Today we tried their pies for the first time and they were absolutely delicious. It’s great to see a place with such wonderful values and outlook thriving in our little community. Well done Burnt Honey.
Yellowtail Restaurant
1 Campbell Cres Shop 3, Terrigal, New South Wales 2260 Australia
Seafood, Contemporary, Australian
A small restaurant in Terrigal, on the Central Coast of NSW, just an hour north of Sydney. Teaming fresh, seasonal local produce, with punchy, vibrant flavours, we strive to be a beacon of contemporary regional dining.
The Grand Pavilion
9/17 Church St, Terrigal, New South Wales 2260 Australia
The Grand Pavilion has many 5-star reviews. Here is just one of them:
‘Absolutely delicious meal to finish up on a Friday. Two of us got separate meals as I need it mild. I had the butter chicken (mild) my friend a goat curry (hot). We ordered 2 entree the Onion Bhaji and vegetarian spring rolls. The Bhaji were the best I have ever had. 3 patties super crunchy. We had garlic naan and roti with our meal. Had to take leftovers home. Generous servings. We enjoyed a lovely glass of Shiraz with our meal. Service was great. Ordered extra food to take home for the weekend and onion Bhaji. Highly recommended.’
Safran
189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach, New South Wales 2257 Australia
Middle Eastern food
5-star reviews abound: Great restaurant. Innovative flavours; beautiful presentation. Went with a group of six. Ordered a la carte. Everything we tried was excellent. Duck and pistachio kofte; goat pasta... wow. Wine list reasonable; wait staff friendly and efficient. Worth the trip from Sydney’
Loo Loos Coffee Shack
675 The Scenic Road, Macmasters Beach
Loo Loos is the place to be seen in the mornings at Macmasters Beach on the Central Coast. It is a charming, laid back and quaint little slice of heaven. The excellent coffee is roasted by the owner the charming and friendly Loo Loo after whom the cafe is named. There are a few tasty toasties and other delicious treats to have with your morning coffee. Bags of freshly roasted coffee are also available to purchase. Loo Loos is only open till 1pm Monday - Saturday so get there early.......and enjoy!
Avoca Beach Seafoods
85 Avoca Drive, Avoca Beach, New South Wales 2251 Australia
Once again, another restaurant with many 5-star reviews. Here is one of them:
Probably the best seafood we have had in a long time! We were only a couple but I think we ordered for 10 people! We wanted to try it all and I think we might have. Everything we had was amazing. The fish burger and the prawns were to die for - so good! Whilst we waited around 35-40 minutes to get our meal it was worth the wait with a great view and some friendly locals having a chat to us while we waited. Definitely a must try if you’re there!
L’isle de France, Terrigal
U 1 150 Terrigal Dr Central Coast NSW, Terrigal, New South Wales 2260 Australia
L’isle de France Terrigal, Savour Australia Award Winning French Restaurant provides a unique dining experience, expansive beach views, cosy atmosphere, fine French food, matched with superb Wines from the Loire Valley, Languedoc, Bordeaux Bourgogne, the Rhone Valley and Alsace.
The restaurant is fully licensed and offers Al fresco dining. The destination for the very best of French/European cuisine, amazing steaks, beach side weddings and functions in Terrigal and the Central Coast of NSW, next to Elysium Apartments. L’isle de France was awarded a Chef’s Hat by the Australian Good Food Guide in 2021.
Lady Copa Pizzeria E Birra
2/3 224 Del Monte Place, Copacabana, New South Wales 2251 Australia
Just one of the many 5-star reviews:
‘We’re locals and we really enjoy this restaurant. Whether we get take away or eat-in, we have always had a good meal and the service is fast and friendly. The ambience is lovely. It’s also wonderful that a small place like this caters for vegetarians and vegans. Keep it up Lady Copa.
OWNERS PICK!
Barefoot Café – furry friends are welcome!
If you'd like a bite to eat while gazing at scenic views, head to Barefoot Café above the beach. Relax in the shade underneath large trees and listen to the waves crashing to shore. The cafe opens every day of the week including public holidays. And the bistro opens for dinner on Friday and Sunday night from 5 pm.