Wamberal is the aboriginal word for ‘where the sea breaks’. Situated on the northern side of a 4km long stretch of beach with Terrigal lying at its southern end, the suburb initially formed part of a 2000 acre property named ‘Amboise’ after the historic French city. The land was owned by British settler Willoughby Bean who went on to become Magistrate at Brisbane Water in 1826.

Fronting on to a dramatic coastal sand dune beach, Wamberal is surrounded by water on three sides with Terrigal Lagoon to the south and Wamberal Lagoon to the north. It also marks the start of the environmentally significant Wyrrabalong National Park. Encompassing 132.2 hectares, it is considered the Central Coast’s best example of undisturbed coastal lagoon, wetland, barrier dune and littoral rainforest habitat which is a sanctuary for migrating birds.

Wamberal’s ultimate appeal lies in its unspoiled natural setting; with a stunning beach, safe swimming lagoons and complex natural ecosystem.

Local village shops are located on The Entrance Road. Nearby Terrigal has a bustling shopping, restaurant and café strip, while the Bateau Bay Shopping centre is a five minute drive north. Erina Fair is only fifteen minutes by car.

Wamberal is around 90 minutes drive from the Sydney CBD on the F1 freeway. Private buses service the local area.

Try one of the Central Coast's best fine dining experiences at Lamiche on Ocean View Drive, serving modern Australian fare. You can feast on Chinese at Lantern Palace on the Central Coast Highway or eat at Pizza One on Ocean View Drive. A larger selection of restaurants is located at Terrigal.

Predominantly freestanding homes line the streets of Wamberal with some rare absolute beach frontage offering panoramic 180 degree ocean views across to The Haven at Terrigal.

Nature is Wamberal's biggest drawcard. Residents or visitors can swim, enjoy beach fishing, explore the rock platform or simply soak up the views from a multitude of vantage points. There are lots of walks and picnic areas in the national park.

The Wamberal SLSC was first established in 1950 and is located on the south side of Wamberal Lagoon.

Wamberal Public School is on Lea Avenue. More nearby schools are located in Erina and Terrigal.