The Entrance North facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Entrance North Central Coast, New South Wales
The Entrance North Location in New South Wales
Population	1,392 (2011 census)
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2261
Elevation	3 m (10 ft)
Area	1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location	2 km (1 mi) NE of The Entrance 19 km (12 mi) E of Wyong 25 km (16 mi) NE of Gosford 61 km (38 mi) S of Newcastle 101 km (63 mi) NNE of Sydney
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Wallarah
State electorate(s)	The Entrance
Federal Division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around The Entrance North: Tuggerah Lake Magenta Tuggerah Lake The Entrance North Pacific Ocean The Entrance

The Entrance North is a small coastal village in New South Wales, Australia. People sometimes call it "North Entrance". It is part of the beautiful Central Coast region.

This village sits on a narrow piece of land, like a finger pointing out. To its west is Tuggerah Lake, a large lake. To the east, you'll find the Tasman Sea, which is part of the Pacific Ocean.

South of the village is The Entrance Channel. This is where Tuggerah Lake connects to the ocean. On the other side of this channel is the town of The Entrance. You can cross the channel to The Entrance by walking or driving over The Entrance Bridge. The Entrance North is managed by the Central Coast Council, which is like the local government for the area.

Schools in the Area

Children living in The Entrance North can go to local schools. These include The Entrance Public School and Our Lady of the Rosary School.

There used to be a school called The Entrance North Public School. It opened around 65 years before it closed in 1989. It closed because not enough students were attending. Today, that old school site is used by Glenvale Special School as an extra campus.

Getting Around

The Entrance North has a bus service called The Entrance Red Bus Service. These buses mostly travel south to The Entrance. From there, you can catch another bus to places like Gosford or Wyong. There is also a bus route that goes north to Toukley and Wyong Hospital.

The area is mostly flat, which makes it easy to ride a bike. You can cycle across the bridge to connect with the Tuggerah Lakes bike track. This track is great for exploring the area on two wheels.

The closest train station is Tuggerah railway station. It is on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, which connects to many towns.

Local Shops

The Entrance North has a small corner shop. Here, you can buy everyday items like milk, bread, and soft drinks.

For bigger shopping trips, most people go across the bridge to The Entrance. This town has a main shopping area. You can find a Coles supermarket, a bakery, banks, and a post office. There are also many cafes and other small shops run by local people.