The Entrance

Travel Guide

The Entrance featuring rocky coastline
The Entrance showing a sunset and a beach
The Entrance featuring bird life and general coastal views
The Entrance showing bird life
The Entrance featuring signage

Go hiking, watch the daily pelican feeding, relax on white-sand beaches and head off on a fishing excursion at this coastal resort town.

Enjoy the great outdoors at The Entrance, a coastal town located at the point where Tuggerah Lake enters the Tasman Sea. Try fishing, learn how to surf and discover the beauty of the Wyrrabalong National Park, set on a peninsula between the lake and the sea.

Hang out on the beach, build sand castles and soak up the sun. Dine in restaurants overlooking the water or pack a picnic to eat in the park along the waterfront. On Saturdays, a craft market is held at the Waterfront Plaza, with vendors selling carved wood items, jewellery, handmade children’s quilts and clothing as well as souvenirs. On the first and third Saturday of every month, a farmers’ market stocked with local produce is held at Memorial Park.

Rent a canoe and paddle around Tuggerah Lake or lie back and relax on a catamaran. Fishing is a popular pastime on the lake, and whiting, flathead and bream are common catches. A 12-kilometre (7-mile) bike path surrounds the lakeside and picnic spots, parks and playgrounds can be found along the trail. Bring the kids to Vera's Water Garden and sit in the shade as they splash about among the child-friendly water sprays.

Hike along the coastal trail in the nearby Wyrrabalong National Park. Pause at Crackneck lookout and try to spot migrating humpback whales in the water below. The whales are most commonly sighted between May and August.

Observe the daily pelican feeding in Memorial Park and find out more about the colony of large birds who live on Tuggerah Lake. The tradition of feeding the pelicans began more than 20 years ago when a local fish and chip shop started throwing out their scraps.

The Entrance is a great place to unwind in nature. Visit the resort town year-round, using the beach and lake to cool off in the summer and exploring the national park in winter.

Ocean Front at The Entrance

Ocean Front at The Entrance

4 out of 5
102 Ocean Parade, The Entrance, NSW
The price is RM374 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
RM374
RM412 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"I lost money with booking this property as it was listed as book now pay later but in reality they cancelled my booking as they charged me 50% in advance. I lost $150 as i had to rebook after cancellation. Wotif the responsibility is yours to ensure that this motel is never listed under Book now ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Ocean Front at The Entrance
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW
The price is RM464 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM464
RM464 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,323 reviews)
"Pool was great. Right on lake which was beautiful. Place is a bit dated but still nice. Big rooms . Directions to find by vehicle are very difficult."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
The price is RM401 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
RM401
RM441 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,494 reviews)
"Close to food takeaway shops and restaurants. Water views from some rooms. Clean place. Secure parking"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,323 reviews)
"Pool was great. Right on lake which was beautiful. Place is a bit dated but still nice. Big rooms . Directions to find by vehicle are very difficult."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

3.5 out of 5
18 Coral Street, The Entrance, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,494 reviews)
"Close to food takeaway shops and restaurants. Water views from some rooms. Clean place. Secure parking"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments
Mantra Ettalong Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

4 out of 5
53-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ettalong Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 20 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,462 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Mantra Ettalong Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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