Terrigal is a coastal town 91 kilometres north of Sydney. A very popular weekend destination, Terrigal has plenty to offer if you decide to stay on longer.  About 9500 people call the place home. 10 percent of Terrigal residents work in the professions, and the median house price for the year to May 2010 was $532,000. Age groups are very evenly mixed in the town and this is reflected in the clubs and activities available. Interesting politically too - Terrigal voters are very evenly split between Labour and Liberal - with usually only a percentage point or two between them.

The scenic high point of the town is the grassy slope leading up to cliffs, called the Skillion, which overlooks the pretty little bay. The wildlife reserve surrounding Lake Terrigal and Wamberal Lagoon is another natural highlight. An impressive stand of mature Norfolk Pine defines the bay, sheltering the Esplanade and main shopping street. The eclectic offerings of the boutiques and cafes along the Esplanade are enjoyed by the many visitors to the Crowne Plaza hotel or the Clan Lakeside Lodge, as well as by those living in Terrigal.

The Haven, as locals call their beach, is the launching place for popular water based activities like boating, fishing, scuba diving and water skiing. Plans are afoot to lay the retired navy vessel HMAS Adelaide II to rest, just off the coast, as a man-made reef and diving spot. The bay is very pretty in the evening when the fishing boats are moored under the setting sun.