Chilled Sunday

Start your day the Terrigal way slow, salty and soaked in sunshine. Grab a takeaway coffee and wander down toward the coastline as the town begins to wake.

STOP 1: The Haven

Make your way to The Haven for an early morning dip. The water here is often crystal clear at sunrise, framed by the headland and Norfolk pines, with soft golden light spilling across the bay. It’s a favourite local ritual. Part reset, part adventure where locals slip into the ocean before the day properly begins.

Keep your eyes open beneath the surface. Terrigal’s coastline is known for its marine life, and on the right day you might even spot a grey nurse shark cruising peacefully through the deeper water a calm, protected species that adds a little thrill to your swim without disturbing the serenity.

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STOP 2: Hungry Wolf's

After drying off, take a relaxed walk along Terrigal Beach. Follow the curve of the sand, feel it warm underfoot and let the ocean breeze carry you north toward the Skillion. It’s the perfect way to stretch out the morning and soak in the coastline from every angle.

When hunger kicks in, wander back toward the Esplanade and grab a bite for lunch from Hungry Wolf’s Italina comfort classics and that laid-back beachside energy that perfectly matches a morning spent in the ocean.

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STOP 3: Meribella

Later, freshen up and lean into a more elevated evening at Meribella. With sweeping ocean views and a refined coastal menu, it’s the ideal spot to settle in for dinner as the sun dips and the sky turns pastel. From sunrise swims to sunset dining, it’s a full Esplanade day done right.