These school holidays our train trip adventures took us to Woy Woy. Woy Woy is located on the Newcastle train route and is approximately 85minutes from central Sydney. It is not too far away but far enough away to make it a day trip and a chance to explore a new place.
When planning our trip to Woy Woy, I knew it was on the Central Coast but I couldn't actually recall if I had been there before. I think its one of those suburbs I had heard of and had driven past the sign, but may not of actually stopped to check out.
When planning our trip to Woy Woy, I knew it was on the Central Coast but I couldn't actually recall if I had been there before. I think its one of those suburbs I had heard of and had driven past the sign, but may not of actually stopped to check out.
Once we arrived at Woy Woy station, you are meet with a massive shopping centre. A shopping centre was not on our to do list with 3 kids under 9 we needed a park after travelling nearly 2 hours.
After a short stroll from the railway station we came across a great little park. The park was closed in and there was plenty of seats for the adults. Whilst the kids could go crazy on the play equipment, the adults could sit back and enjoy a hot chocolate or coffee from the local café which was located right next to the park.
After a short stroll from the railway station we came across a great little park. The park was closed in and there was plenty of seats for the adults. Whilst the kids could go crazy on the play equipment, the adults could sit back and enjoy a hot chocolate or coffee from the local café which was located right next to the park.
We then took a stroll down the road along the water and checked out the War Memorial Park and then just over a 1km walk we found ourselves at Lion park where the kids once again could enjoy the play equipment.
For lunch we decided on a seafood restaurant Fisherman's Wharf which both kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed. The food was very fresh and had a great view of the water.
For lunch we decided on a seafood restaurant Fisherman's Wharf which both kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed. The food was very fresh and had a great view of the water.
Alyssa's Little Opinion: I loved the pelicans they where so big and they would fly into the water. Both playgrounds were fun to play at. It's always fun to go on our train trips.
Mitchell's Little Opinion: I enjoy going on train trips, it is fun. I liked playing at the playgrounds and eating my calamari at lunch.
Ellie's Little Opinion: I like going on the train, it's fun to see where we end up. This time it was really funny when we arrived at a platform and the doors wouldn't open as the platform was too short and we ran to the next carriage but we didn't get there quick enough. We then had to wait for the next stop to get out.
Mitchell's Little Opinion: I enjoy going on train trips, it is fun. I liked playing at the playgrounds and eating my calamari at lunch.
Ellie's Little Opinion: I like going on the train, it's fun to see where we end up. This time it was really funny when we arrived at a platform and the doors wouldn't open as the platform was too short and we ran to the next carriage but we didn't get there quick enough. We then had to wait for the next stop to get out.
Mum's Big Opinion: It's always fun to go on a train adventure, your never quite sure what you will find when you reach your destination. Woy Woy was a great place to take the kids as there were plenty of opportunities for the kids to run around and check out new things. The parks were great, the food was brilliant and it was nice to take in the scenery along the way on the train.
We did however learn something new about trains on this adventure. Along this route some of the platforms are called 'short platforms' and are not long enough for the trains. Therefore only one particular carriage opens on the train. We found this out when we went to get off at a smaller station to go for a wander but the doors wouldn't open. For example if your station has a SPM it means you alight from the middle door or an SP6 alight from rear 6 cars. Next time we will have this worked out liked season train travellers and not crazy tourists trying to open the doors!!!!!
We did however learn something new about trains on this adventure. Along this route some of the platforms are called 'short platforms' and are not long enough for the trains. Therefore only one particular carriage opens on the train. We found this out when we went to get off at a smaller station to go for a wander but the doors wouldn't open. For example if your station has a SPM it means you alight from the middle door or an SP6 alight from rear 6 cars. Next time we will have this worked out liked season train travellers and not crazy tourists trying to open the doors!!!!!
Key Information:
- Woy Woy is located on the central coast of Australia, check out theirwebsite for more information and details for what's on.
- Woy Woy Fisherman's Wharf is located on The Boulevarde and is open for lunch seven days a week. Visit their website for further details.
- Woy Woy is located on the central coast of Australia, check out theirwebsite for more information and details for what's on.
- Woy Woy Fisherman's Wharf is located on The Boulevarde and is open for lunch seven days a week. Visit their website for further details.
