Tuggerah facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tuggerah Central Coast, New South Wales
Entrance of Tuggerah railway station
Postcode(s)	2259
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Area	1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location	68 km (42 mi) S of Newcastle 3 km (2 mi) S of Wyong 91 km (57 mi) N of Sydney 22 km (14 mi) N of Gosford 17 km (11 mi) NW of The Entrance
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Tuggerah
State electorate(s)	Wyong, The Entrance
Federal Division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around Tuggerah: Wyong Wyong Tacoma South Mardi Tuggerah Tuggerah Lake Kangy Angy Berkeley Vale Chittaway Point

Tuggerah is a busy area on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's known for its many shops and businesses. It is located about 91 km north of Sydney and 68 km south of Newcastle. After Erina, Tuggerah is the second biggest place for businesses, shopping, and banks on the Central Coast.

Tuggerah has a mix of areas: some with farms, some with homes, and some with small factories. In the past, like many places around Wyong, Tuggerah was a dairy farming area. You can still find the Pioneer Dairy Wetlands there today. Tuggerah is part of the Central Coast Council area.

History of Tuggerah

What Does "Tuggerah" Mean?

The name "Tuggerah" comes from an Aboriginal word. However, people don't fully agree on what it means. Some say it meant 'cold' or 'cold place'. Others believe it meant 'savannah grasslands', which are wide, open grassy areas.

Tuggerah was the name for the whole region. For example, The Entrance was once called "Tuggerah Entrance". There's also a "Tuggerah Beach" located between North Entrance and Noraville. In the past, there was even a special area in the NSW Parliament called Tuggerah.

Shopping and Business in Tuggerah

Tuggerah is a major area for businesses and light industries on the northern Central Coast. Many people from the Central Coast and beyond come here to shop. A huge attraction is Westfield Tuggerah, a large shopping centre. There's also the Tuggerah Supa Centre and many other shops along the Pacific Highway.

Several well-known companies have their main offices in the Tuggerah Business Park. These include Belkin and ING Australia. You can also find the Zenith Business Centre on Reliance Drive.

Getting Around Tuggerah

Tuggerah is easy to reach because it's located on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line for trains. It's also right next to the Pacific Motorway, which is a major highway. If you're using public transport, Tuggerah railway station is served by 18 different bus routes.