The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre - Terrigal, New South Wales

The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) is a popular tourist attraction, aquarium, education center, and museum located at 11 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal NSW 2260, Australia. The centre is easily accessible by phone at 243855027 or through their website ccmdc.org.au.

The CCMDC is renowned for its specialties, which include a wide range of marine life, interactive exhibits, and educational programs. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the hands-on activities, art and craft, and fun information that the centre has to offer. The CCMDC is a great place for families, as it offers family discounts and is kid-friendly, with onsite services, wheelchair accessible entrances, parking lots, and restrooms. The centre is also LGBTQ+ friendly and has gender-neutral restrooms.

According to Google My Business, the CCMDC has received many positive reviews, with an average rating of 4.5/5 from 134 reviews. Visitors have praised the staff for their kindness and the centre for its charm and educational value. Many have commented on the hands-on activities and the care and love that has gone into creating the space.

Reviews of The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Carly L

5/5

A lot of love is put into this beautiful centre. The staff are wonderful and make this place so special! My daughters ( 4 & 5 years old) spend almost 3 hours here and really enjoyed the art & craft. Highly recommend!

Jennifer

5/5

This charming little museum is super kid friendly and packs so much fun info and hands on activities into their space, made even more wonderful by all the friendly staff and guides. There’s so much care and kindness put into it. Definitely glad we visited.

nicole merlo

1/5

A little disappointed. Been waiting to take my three children here for a long time after good reviews, but went there today to a little disappointment that the best part where you can touch in the pool section is a look only section for school holidays. Also we got charged for my 1year old as the man at the front desk doesn’t ask how old and just basically assumed she was over 2.
A little suggestion would be is to notify people before paying if the main attraction is not in service.

zayne douglas

5/5

Best place in the world, i had fun, there are lots of interesting and important stuff in the centre, including a theatre and a gift shop, staff were lovely and helpful, and the gift shop is great, loved it

John Mercieca

5/5

Great place to educate children & adults alike. Live feeding of seahorse & a Port Jackson Shark. Educational commentary provided. Plaster painting(At an additional cost) is available, along with coloring in, educational seek & fund activity. Some excellent related displays. Coffee shop next door till 2pm, includes snacks & ice creams. Our granddaughters enjoyed the experience & a shop offering ocean related souvenirs at a variety of budgets to help remember the visit.
The granddaughters enjoyed the tour & participated in 3 different activities that were available & included in admission. Allow 1-2 hours depending on the number of activities undertaken.

John Farrell

5/5

A great couple of hours. We went with our 2 Grandsons and they had a ball. The younger one loved the fish and the other all of the interesting facts and information provided by the guide. He also loved using the microscope looking at shells etc. Well worth a visit.

Jaime Moyle

5/5

I work at the marina and had so much fun with my little friends cleaning up great service
Love the cafe outside and park. I love playing with little kids.

Kyla Harrison

5/5

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Kids had a blast and learnt a lot. There is an interactive touching pool. Love how they provide free craft activities. There is also a cafe next door and a great park to play at after.