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19 Years Ago - Macmasters Beach: It's all about community at this leafy Central Coast township

"Some people look for a beautiful place. 

Others make a place

BEAUTIFUL …

 

I was misled as Stones Rolling seem to be at Different COPACABANA

 

Macmasters Beach is a picturesque south-eastern suburb of the Central Coast region on the Bouddi Peninsula. Professional Central Coast Council lifeguards patrol Macmasters Beach from Monday until Friday. 

During weekends and on public holidays these locations are patrolled by Surf Life Saving volunteers. For beach patrol dates and times, please see the website. 

 The dog off leash area runs from the southern end of Copacabana Beach and it runs down to Macmasters Beach and stops approximately at Gerda Road. Macmasters Beach: It's all about community at this leafy Central Coast township

Macmasters Beach is a quiet, family-friendly coastal hideaway on the NSW Central Coast featuring a natural rock pool, surf lifesaving patrols, and direct access to Bouddi National Park. 

Key Highlights

The Rock Pool: Located at the southern end, a kid-friendly ocean rock pool offers safe splashing away from the open waves. [1, 2]
Surf and Sand: A large stretch of golden sand bordered by Cockrone Lagoon to the north and rugged headlands to the south. [1, 2]
Patrols: Patrolled on weekdays by Central Coast Council lifeguards and on weekends/public holidays by Surf Life Saving volunteers (check seasonal hours). [1]
Dog Access: A designated dog off-leash area runs from the southern end of Copacabana down toward Macmasters Beach (ending near Gerda Road). [1]

Things to Do

Surfing: Catch reliable waves at the southern point or along the expansive beach break.
Bushwalking: Access scenic coastal trails, lookouts, and whale-watching vantage points via the nearby Bouddi National Park tracks.
Dining: Grab a casual coffee or bite to eat at the local beachside café near the surf 

Macs ocean pool is the kind of place we want to shout about...

... but also gatekeep forever because it's just that perfect

MacMasters and Copacabana Beach Walk

This route is the beginning of the popular '5 Lands Walk' event that takes place each year in June. The event brings together aboriginal culture, music, food, dance and craft etc... across 5 coastal villages to share with the public. 

Even when the event is not taking place this is still a delightful coastal walk boasting blissful views over Allagai Bay to enjoy all year round. 

The route is entirely on sand so throw your shoes into your bag and enjoy a barefoot stroll or run along the coastline. Don't forget your swimmers too if you'd like to enjoy a dip on the way. The start and end point is at MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club. There are water filling points and public toilets along the way. 

Macmasters Beach: It's all about community at this leafy Central Coast township

When architect Dianna Thomas and husband Paul Disspain bought their Macmasters Beachweekender, Disspain described the coastal hamlet as “a forest with houses in it”.

Today, the houses are getting bigger and some of the trees have been felled either by builders or forces of nature, but Thomas believes the description is still a good fit for the area, which plays host to around 830 free-standing homes scattered like confetti across the hilly terrain from the beachfront to The Scenic Road.

Serene seachange

In 2002, Thomas and Disspain made the decision to make their fibro beach shack their permanent home, packing up their Bondi digs and welcoming daughter Gabriella to the world.

Initially commuting back to Sydney for work, the couple gradually re-established themselves on the Central Coast, renovating their cottage in 2008 to include an office and music room.

Michael Hall of 11a Tudibaring Parade, Macmasters Beach NSW. Photo: Supplied

“We were very fortunate to connect with local builder Glen Cochran of Cochran Constructions, who introduced us to a wonderful network and we’ve been very privileged to maintain a local presence,” says Thomas.

Unlike its more cosmopolitan neighbours Killcare, Avoca and Terrigal, Macmasters Beach is a quiet, residential enclave with only a single coffee shop and a surf club – and that’s the way the locals like it.

“It’s a little hide-away,” says McGrath Terrigalagent Trevor Hamilton. “It’s kind of like the northern beaches 30 years ago: untouched, with limited commercial infrastructure and a beautiful secluded beach bordering the Bouddi National Park.

North shore magnet

Hamilton says many buyers hail from the north shore. He estimates the number of owner-occupiers has doubled over the past 10 years from 30 per cent to 60 per cent of the population, making for a tight-knit community of people who create their own fun through gardening clubs, bushcare and board riders groups and jazz afternoons at the surf club.

Thomas says they don’t live in each other’s pockets but when someone needs a helping hand, it’s willingly offered.

As a case in point, a magnificent angophora listed on the council’s Significant Tree Register fell during recent wild weather and everyone banded together, first to rescue possums and other wildlife, then to make sure the tree wasn’t simply reduced to wood chips and forgotten.

“The good news is that, through a wonderful network that exists in the community, we can salvage all of the timber from the tree,” Thomas says. “It’s going to be re-used as a local sculpture or for an adventure playground.”

Top home in the area

583-585 The Scenic Road, Macmasters Beach. Photo: Supplied

Set on two separate titles totalling 7743 square metres, this property is surrounded by bush a 10-minute walk from the beach. 

The living spaces feature spotted gum flooring and a combustion fireplace and extend to a north-facing verandah. Outside there’s a saltwater pool and firepit, plus a six-car shed/workshop.

The listing is held by McGrath Terrigal‘s Trevor Hamilton who has provided a price guide of $2.2 million to $2.4 million.

583-585 The Scenic Road, Macmasters Beach. Photo: Supplied