Central Coast Council Launches Active Living Program With Local Trails

The Central Coast Council’s Active and Healthy Communities program now lists regular guided sessions along the Gosford to Terrigal coastal path and at two surf clubs, giving locals a single point of contact for scheduled walks, swims and cycle groups.

July marks the start of the winter timetable when shorter daylight and cooler mornings push many residents indoors, yet the same program keeps outdoor options listed so people maintain steady activity without needing private gym memberships.

Two named sites anchor the listings

Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club hosts a Monday morning beach walk that finishes at the clubhouse on Avoca Beach Road, while the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club runs a Thursday evening stand-up paddle session from its base near the Terrigal lagoon entrance. Both clubs appear on the council’s current activity calendar alongside the Tuggerah Lake shared path loop that starts at the Chittaway Bay boat ramp.

Bouddi National Park appears on the same calendar for a monthly ranger-led walk that begins at the Maitland Bay car park off The Scenic Road, providing an additional option for those who prefer bushland rather than beach or lake routes.

Practical steps to join

Anyone can check the updated timetable on the Central Coast Council website or visit the Gosford administration building on Mann Street to collect a printed copy. Sessions remain open to all ages and fitness levels, with participants advised to speak with a local GP before starting any new routine.

Next week the winter listings will be refreshed online, so checking the council site or calling the community services line provides the most current meeting times and meeting points.