Terrigal guide

The Terrigal Webcam overloks the coastline, offers a surf report and is hosted by Coastalwatch. Terrigal is a major coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Gosford on the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the City of Gosford local government area. Terrigal was first settled in 1826 by European Settler John Gray, accompanied by his future wife Amelia Willis, a relatively unknown character in historical readings. The real meaning of the name "Terrigal" remains unclear but may be derived from Aboriginal word "Tarragul", meaning 'a place of little birds'. Although the names meaning may be unclear, the reasons why Terrigal was settled and then became an important local industry are clear: The clear skies, diverse bush and beautiful long beach.

Pro bodyboarder Jason Turnley was the first person to surf a 15ft wave a Terrigal point or otherwise known as the haven. The town's long beach is highly popular with tourists. Of geographical significance are the Terrigal lagoons. There are in fact two lagoons at Terrigal, one of which has been filled in to make way for a traffic oval. Just to the east of the town, a local landmark is "The Skillion". This rocky outcrop provides wonderful views of the area. In recent years the Skillion has undergone restabilisation by the local council but has maintained its ability to draw tourists and locals to its peak. View the Terrigal Webcam


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  • Anthony_Mills

    At Terrigal nice and early to dive the HMAS Adelaide #diving http://t.co/9z1tMvnB

    Today, 21:51

  • abitabout1

    Nothing like a coffee and stroll at Terrigal #coffee http://t.co/QwhYbPPb

    Today, 17:11

  • monianguyen

    @jenznguyenn Don't worry.. Wait for Terrigal. I'll be starfishin' in the middle of the lounge room pumpin' my sex playlist at 3am. ;-) HAHA

    Today, 17:03

  • dablkpearl

    @JuliaHillier @levimc_4 I'm off to terrigal pub now!!

    Today, 11:31

  • levimc_4

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    Today, 11:24

  • JuliaHillier

    @levimc_4 terrigal looks like your closest. Have one for me! http://t.co/cBZKEbH4

    Today, 11:10

  • codysangel143xo

    @Jaimiyvonne no worries gawjous :) haha oh I will!! :) we stay at school on Monday & I'm pretty sure we go to Terrigal beach on Friday, xxo

    Today, 11:00

  • monianguyen

    3 weeks from now.. I won't have the dilemma of what to do. Instead I'll be chillin' poolside with my favourites and boo! #Terrigal

    Today, 10:38

  • daz779

    hi macs riders,any1 keen 4 roadie 2moro am.rolling from mita10 kinc roundabout 5.50am.doing terrigal loop & back around briswater. dazza.

    Today, 10:35

  • this1direction

    going to terrigal in april, hopefully i don't miss the boys coming to sydney.

    Today, 10:15

  • msmichstar6

    @JanSep7670 ok kool well i live near terrigal like just across from beach,but dad has to work in LA n i cant even put my real name coz???

    Today, 06:14

  • sipandlisten

    The Chupacabra can now be found hanging out at the beautiful beaches of NSW. Check out his tan lines at the Liquor Stax in Terrigal!

    Today, 04:20

  • nate_streeting

    working at a hotel in terrigal then all of a sudden all the parramatta players walk past me

    Today, 04:16

  • Baybehanna

    @maryannekyla Oh hows the weather over at terrigal ?

    Today, 03:28

  • LynnetteTa

    Bubby left for Terrigal today, so its going to be one LONG, lonely weekend! #ComeBackAlready

    Today, 01:50

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