Budgewoi

Lifestyle

The laid-back beachside suburb of Budgewoi is a water lover’s paradise. Locals love to keep it to themselves, and who can blame them, when they have long stretches of waterfront foreshore, the emerald blue ocean, and plentiful green space on their doorstep.

Budgewoi is an Aboriginal word meaning "Meeting of Two Waters". Nestled between Budgewoi Lake, Lake Munmorah and the Pacific Ocean it is easy to see why Budgewoi is such a tranquil location where locals never want to leave.
Still a relatively quiet and coastal town, it’s in this corner of the Central Coast that locals lead active lifestyles by the water whilst being spoilt with having everything they could need on their doorstep.

People

Budgewoi has a wonderfully quaint population of just over 3,000 residents.

Neighbours are warm and welcoming and there’s a strong sense of community. Locals are made up of a lively mix of young and maturing families, retired couples and elderly singles who have sought out a slower paced lifestyle.

Homes

Budgewoi is the pinnacle of coastal living and is spoilt when it comes to property options.

All homes are situated within a stone’s throw to one of the areas stunning waterways, some on large established blocks, others in easy to maintain villa complexes and there are even large prized waterfront homes along popular Diamond Head Road.

Transport

> Budgewoi is just over a 90min drive north of Sydney and only 50min south of Newcastle.
> For those who don’t drive, you can catch the train from Sydney or Newcastle to Wyong station and catch a connecting bus.
> Locally, the Central Coast bus network has direct links from Budgewoi to Lake Haven, San Remo and Toukley.

Schools

> There is no shortage of schooling options for families with children and teenagers in Budgewoi.
> Schools servicing the Budgewoi area include, Budgewoi Public School, Northlakes High School and St Mary’s Toukley Catholic Primary School.
> Each school has been established as a contemporary learning environment to ensure their students are as well prepared for their futures as possible.

Shopping/Restaurants

> Brunch lovers are spoiled for choice in Budgewoi’s very own dining precinct, with The Anchor Coffee House and Ocean Blues Quality Seafoods as just two options along buzzing Ocean Street.
> The same goes for Budgewoi’s active pub scene with the institution know by locals as the ‘Hali’, that is The Halekulani Bowling Club, offering $10 lunches and outrageous burgers – it’s always a favourite for famished bowls players.
> The Scenic Drive and Tenth Avenue is the central hub of the Budgewoi community with Coles Supermarket, takeaway restaurants and specialty stores lining the street.
> Convenient living comes easy for Budgewoi residents with all the amenities you could want right at your fingertips.

Recreational Facilities

> When the sun is out, Budgewoi really comes into its own – many of the foreshore walks are a hive of activity with cyclists and runners, parks are brimming with picnickers, and the water is a playground for kayakers, boaties, paddleboarders and fishermen.
> Budgewoi Beach is the perfect location for those long morning or afternoon walks. Looking south will provide stunning views of Norah Head Lighthouse and northeast views of Bird Island.
> Dogs will love Budgewoi Beach too; the dog off-leash area runs from Budgewoi Beach Southern Car Park to Ocean Street.
> To the north, the unpopulated Budgewoi Peninsula is home to the Munmorah State Conservation Area. The area's coastal setting and panoramic views, with perched sand dunes, diverse vegetation, protected species, and with opportunities for nature based recreation, educational and scientific study, were cited as reasons for the reserve's creation.