Charmhaven, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charmhaven Central Coast, New South Wales
Sunrise over Budgewoi Lake from Charmhaven Reserve
Charmhaven Location in New South Wales
Population	2,551 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2263
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Location	13 km (8 mi) NE of Wyong 21 km (13 mi) N of The Entrance 52 km (32 mi) SW of Newcastle 39 km (24 mi) NNE of Gosford 109 km (68 mi) N of Sydney
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Munmorah
State electorate(s)	Wyong
Federal Division(s)	Dobell, Shortland
Suburbs around Charmhaven: Doyalson Blue Haven San Remo Wallarah Charmhaven Budgewoi Lake Woongarrah Kanwal Lake Haven

Charmhaven is a suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Central Coast Council, which is like the local government that helps manage the area.

You'll find many homes on the east side of the Pacific Highway. Some homes are even right next to the beautiful Budgewoi Lake. On the west side of the highway, there's more natural bushland.

Getting Around Charmhaven

The main road in Charmhaven is the Pacific Motorway. This big highway helps people travel to and from Charmhaven. It also connects to Doyalson Link Road.

Bus Services

Buses are a great way to get around Charmhaven! Several bus routes serve the area. These buses are run by companies like Busways Wyong and Coastal Liner (now CDCNSW).

Here are some of the bus routes you might see:

• Route 90: This bus goes around Budgewoi Lake in an anti-clockwise direction.
• Route 92: This bus goes around Budgewoi Lake in a clockwise direction.
• Route 94: This bus travels directly from Budgewoi to Wyong or Tuggerah using the Pacific Highway.
• Route 95: This route connects Lake Haven to Morisset, passing through Gwandalan.
• Route 95X: This is an express bus from Lake Haven to Wyee Station, also via Gwandalan.
• Route 97: This bus goes from Lake Haven to Mannering Park, Wyee Point, and Wyee Station.
• Route 98: This route is a loop from Lake Haven to Blue Haven.
• Route 98: This route also connects Lake Haven to Chain Valley Bay (North and South).
• Route 99: This is a longer route from Lake Haven to Lake Munmorah, Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Summerland Point, Swansea, and Charlestown.

Since November 2010, Coastal Liner (now CDCNSW) has helped operate some of the Busways routes. This includes the 98 Blue Haven loop during certain times. You can still use your OPAL card on Coastal Liner buses.

Fun Places to Visit

Charmhaven has some great spots where you can relax and play:

• Charmhaven Park
• Parkside Reserve
• Charmhaven Reserve

Charmhaven's Economy

Charmhaven used to have a big factory for Kellogg's. They made snacks and cereal there! However, the factory closed in 2014, and the production moved to Thailand.