Toukley Hotels

Toukley is a town in the Central Coast region of the Australian state of New South Wales. It lies approximately 107 km north of Sydney via the F3 freeway. It is located between Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, and the Pacific Ocean. The town is within the area of the Wyong Shire Council. At the channel connecting Tuggerah Lake and Budgewoi Lake the new Toukley bridge was constructed between 1983 and 1985 linking Toukley on the eastern side of the Lakes system with Gorokan on the west, replacing the old two lane wooden bridge. Toukley is also a popular holiday destination providing accommodation in motels, caravan parks, holiday houses and pet friendly accommodation in a lake cabin where dogs are welcome inside. Canton Beach is a popular place for families to gather, with children playing in the mostly shallow Tuggerah Lake and on the playground. A few pelicans can be found at Canton Beach begging for food from picnicers or from those enjoying fish and chips. The water at Canton Beach can be stagnant, as a result of both pollution of the lake itself and the significant amount of seaweed which rots in the water. Noraville The eastern end of Toukley bordering on the ocean is called Noraville, after Noraville House, built by Edward Hargraves, who made the first significant discovery of gold in Australia in 1851. Nearby, Cabbage Tree Bay provides boat ramp facilities for the ocean, and a saltwater rockpool provides a popular safe place to swim and for children to play. Norah Head lighthouse is a magnificent spot, with wonderful views and a walk down to the rock platform. The lighthouse was built in 1903 and is a very popular place these days for weddings with a celebrant. Past the lighthouse is Soldiers Beach which is a very good surfing beach. The former lighthouse keeper's cottages (Head Keeper's separate cottage and two assistants semi-detached quarters) are maintained, and are available for rent. Wyrrabalong National Park separates Toukley from The Entrance to the south.