So, How Much of A Coastie Are You? Here’s The Ultimate Central Coast Test

C’mon then, how much of a Coastie are you, really? If you know who Elvis is, rolled down the steepest hill in the region and nearly had your hand taken off by a pelican, you’re on the right track. 

Take our test, inspired by a recent list shared by Sasha Robinson at The Property Market on Instagram, to find out if you’re a true Coastie. Also, it doubles up as a pretty helpful guide of things to do on the Central Coast if you’re new to the area. Let’s go…

1.Had a selfie with Norah Head Lighthouse

It’s the ultimate challenge. Can you get yourself and the Norah Head Lighthouse in one shot? Can you do it with the family and get everyone looking at the camera? Big points to those who have managed it. So Coastie. 

2. Rolled down The Skillion 

It’s a right of a passage for any young kid, teenager or free-spirited adult to give yourself up to gravity and roll down the grassy banks of The Skillion in Terrigal. Double points if you saw whales before your roll. 

3. Said ‘whatsssup’ to Elvis 

You’ve visited the Australian Reptile Park at least once. Those who have captured, collected and taken a creepy crawly from their home to the Reptile Parkteam are so Coastie it hurts.

4. Visited a weekend market

If you haven’t dusted off your fedora, flowery dress and Jesus sandals for a wander through one of the Coast’s markets, then where have you really been living? And it’s the best way to support local on the Central Coast.

5. The complete Putty to Macs walk 

It doesn’t count unless you’ve done the whole Bouddi Coastal Walk from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach. Upgrade your status to Ultimate Coastie if you’ve managed to spot the super-friendly echidna at Putty. 

6. Gone sculpture searching

Seeing a Pete Rush driftwood sculpture is the ultimate in truly being resident of the Central Coast. Being one of the first to post it on socials, well, you’re in another level. We bow down.

Hunting for driftwood. Image supplied.

7. A sweet jetty sunrise

Got up at the break of dawn, sat on one of the jetties at Long Jetty and taken photos of the most incredible sunrise you’ll see on the Central Coast? Yeah, you’re such a Coastie. 

8. Got arty in Gossy 

Didn’t know there were beautiful Japanese-style gardens at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery and the Edogawa Commemorative Garden? Get visiting stat. It’s a stunning spot and truly prove you have a Central Coast postcode. 

9. Obligatory Somersby Falls social shot 

If you’ve not got a Somersby Falls shot on your socials, then can you really claim to be a Coastie? Get one on the feed stat and we’ll pretend it’s been there since forever. Double points for those who brave the cold waters.

10. Visit to Wyong Milk Factory

A visit just makes sense if you’re a Coastie. The Wyong Milk Factory has all the good stuff like Luka Chocolates, Daily Dough Co. and Little Creek Cheese. All the eats! Coasties Card members get savings in 140 Central Coast businesses and both the Wyong Milk Factory and Daily Dough Co. offer exclusive deals so flash that card. Here’s all the deals on the Coasties Card if you need refreshing. 

11. Picnic at Crackneck Lookout

Coasties know the ultimate picnic spot on the Coast is at Crackneck Lookout. And those really in-the-know get their coffee and brunch or lunch to go from Bateau Beach Cafe and time it for when the whales are migrating. 

12. Got alternative in Long Jetty

You can tick this one off if you’ve had breakfast at Glass Onion Society, done yoga at Modern Organic or spent the day shopping all the way from Long Jetty Vintage to Mowgli Studio. But we all know that true Coasties don’t have their photo next to the mural. Leave that for the tourists.

13. Know Ghosties isn’t a ghoul 

You’ve truly earned your stripes if you visited the absolutely stunning beaches in Munmorah State Conservation Area. We’re talking Ghosties, Frazer Beach and Birdie Nudist Beach for those who prefer bather-free sun-basking.

14. Swam at MacMasters ocean pool 

Okay, it’s not enough to just have done lengths at MacMasters. You’ve then got to be told by the peeps at Barefoot Cafe that they don’t take card for your coffee, and then for them to always take card.

15. Pelican feeding with the tourists

The pelican feeding at The Entrance is one more to prove your Coastie status. If you’ve had a feeding experience with a slightly enthusiastic one (and nearly lost your hand) then you can level up your status for sure. 

16. Gelato at Bar Botanica 

And last, but certainly not least, Distillery Botanica in Erina is the last one to tick off the list. Serving the best gin on the coast, you’re in for a treat. And why not visit Bar Botanica right next to the distillery to get the best gelato on the coast to go alongside? You’ll get a free gelato when you order off the lunch menu if you’re a Coasties Card member. Not a member? Sign up to support local and save big on the Central Coast.

So, how did you fare? Let us know on our socials @coastiesmag on Facebook and Instagram.