Terrigal travel guide

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You're Going to Love Terrigal

With a population of 11,309, Terrigal is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Terrigal deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Terrigal

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trojan's Restaurant & Sports Bar (2 Scenic Hwy) and The Joker and Thief Terrigal (90 Terrigal Esp Shop 6) are great picks.

When to visit Terrigal

Terrigal in July
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Terrigal in July
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Terrigal

Plane

Although Terrigal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Terrigal. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Terrigal is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 53 km from Terrigal. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Terrigal. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Terrigal takes 1159 km and will cost you around $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Terrigal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Terrigal. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Terrigal is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 53 km from Terrigal. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Terrigal. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Terrigal takes 1159 km and will cost you around $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airlines serving Terrigal

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,612 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in Terrigal

Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Terrigal

Most booked hotels in Terrigal

Bay House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$166+
Forresters Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$173+

Hiring a car in Terrigal

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Terrigal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Terrigal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.