Central Coast, NSW Australia: The Central Coast, one hour north of Sydney and south of Newcastle, is arguably NSW's most accessible regional destination for conferencing, meetings and events, just a hop, skip and splash from either Newcastle or Sydney airports.  The Central Coast provides delegates with a distinctive change of place and pace.

The planner opens with Australis Retreat at Wisemans, located in the western hinterland region, and closes with Zenith Business & Conference Centre at Tuggerah, in the north.

Without doubt golden sandy beaches and refreshing oceans are a drawcard for delegates.  Renowned contenders for planners to shortlist include Crowne Plaza Terrigal, Country Comfort Terrigal and Mantra Ettalong Beach boasting both views and convenient access to the sparkling Pacific Ocean.  The 15 Surf Life Saving Clubs scattered along the 85 km of coastline provide a range of venues with uninterrupted ocean views.

Planners looking for venues that inject personal style with a boutique atmosphere should consider Kims Beach Hideaway or Star of the Sea Luxury Apartments, both within a stone's throw of the ocean.

Or if a natural bush setting is more fitting your event theme, then do not pass up the opportunity to host an intimate conference, meeting or event at Noonaweena, set high on the ridge of Yengo National Park.

A natural bush setting is the feature that sets apart both Treetops Resort Avoca Beach and the Ken Duncan Gallery from their competitors.

For a relaxed and informal environment adjacent to the beach consider Ocean Beach Holiday Park, with accommodation featuring a range of stylish two and three bedroom villas and cabins.

The Coast's assortment of clubs present a great value alternative with Mingara Recreation Club leading the way. Other club choices include the refurbished diggers@the entrance and Doyalson Wyee RSL Club.

Golf is often a must have activity in delegates' programmes and the Central Coast has a portfolio of 10 golf courses with Quay West Magenta Shores' course ranking the highest of all, coming in at 28th in Golf Australia's 2010 Top 50 course list.

Need an award winning experience to capture your delegates' attention? Bells at Killcare is the current title holder of the 'Best Restaurant' on the Coast, with Stefano Manfredi leading the area's culinary revolution.  Looking for the next best thing? TreeTop Adventure Park seized bronze in the recent tourism awards for the 'Best New Tourism Attraction'.

The Central Coast supplies a range of activities for delegates to totally immerse themselves in the conference experience. Chill Cook Create, will tailor an interactive programme of cooking, yoga or painting and match the accommodation accordingly. The blood will be flowing after a jaunt to Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Australia's largest outdoor adventure operator, providing the opportunity to horse ride, quad bike, abseil, kayak or rogain in 3000 acres of pristine wilderness.

Those seeking an adrenaline rush, book in the 'Fear Factor' experience at the Australian Reptile Park; a guaranteed conference highlight activity.  

Don't sweat the small stuff, let The Event People sort out all the conference elements including invitations, teasers, catering, decorations, sound and lighting.

No matter whether your delegates are coming from Newcastle, Sydney or elsewhere, Coastal Liner is the Central Coast's premier bus and coach operator with environmentally friendly state of the art vehicles, sized to fit.