Ourimbah, NSW local news and suburb guide

$17.14m food manufacturing hub opens at Ourimbah

The completed facility offers eight food-grade production bays, pilot and training spaces for established and scaling Central Coast food and beverage businesses.

Ourimbah motorcycle crash cleared with no serious injuries reported

The Pacific Highway scene near the M1 southbound on-ramp has been cleared after an earlier northbound lane closure.

Gosford City Smash Repairs

Lisarow panel shop (40+ years; NSW MVRL46298): panel beating, dust-free spray booths, paint correction and colour matching, paintless dent removal and hail repairs.

02 4328 5533

Nique Building

Erina Heights builder and qualified carpenter (Master Builders member) since 2020: new builds, knockdown rebuilds, renovations, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms and decks across the Central Coast.

0432 808 535

Rite Price Tyres

Locally owned Berkeley Vale tyre shop (30+ years): new and second-hand tyres, mag wheels, alignments, brakes and clutch, rego checks and batteries.

02 4388 4321

TGS Coastal Gardening Services

Owner-operated Central Coast gardening service: lawn mowing and edging, hedging and pruning, ride-on mowing, garden clean-ups, mulching and weed control across the coast.

0482 962 264

TrueFlow Plumbing and Drains

Family-owned Berkeley Vale plumbers (NSW Lic. 457032C) covering the whole Central Coast: blocked drains, hot water, emergency plumbing, gas fitting, roof plumbing and leak detection.

0411 438 760

Play and skate at Sohier Park

Shirley Street, Ourimbah NSW 2258

Sohier Park combines a district playspace with a skate park, picnic tables, shade, toilets and free parking. Council's accessibility information lists concrete access paths, partial rubber surfacing, sound-play elements, a net swing, shelter and an accessible picnic table; check current ground conditions before planning organised sport.

Book barefoot bowls at Ourimbah RSL

6–20 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258

Ourimbah RSL offers barefoot-bowls packages for social groups, parties, fundraisers and team days, while the affiliated bowling club publishes a weekly schedule for roll-ups and social bowls. Contact the club before travelling to confirm green availability, booking requirements and dress rules.

See Ourimbah's railway heritage

1 Mill Street, Ourimbah NSW 2258

The active Ourimbah Station precinct includes heritage-listed station buildings and the former stationmaster's house, reflecting the railway's role in connecting the district with Sydney. Combine a look at the precinct with a Central Coast & Newcastle Line trip, and use Transport for NSW for live service and accessibility details.

Pause and play at Lions Park

Corner Pacific Highway and Walmsley Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

This small central Ourimbah park provides children's play equipment plus seating and tables, making it a practical stop for a short play or snack near the Pacific Highway. It is a neighbourhood facility rather than a full destination playspace, so families seeking a longer visit may prefer Sohier Park.

Train at the Ourimbah Campus Pop-Up Gym

SUO Building 101, 10 Chittaway Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

The NUsport facility at Ourimbah Campus has cardio and strength equipment plus virtual group-fitness classes. Access is restricted to eligible University of Newcastle students and staff with membership or Fitness Passport, and TAFE students and staff with Fitness Passport; online joining and Cardax approval are required before the first visit.

Heatherbrae's Pies Ourimbah

207 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258

A large bakery stop just off the motorway with dine-in and alfresco seating, takeaway and drive-through service. Alongside pies, sausage rolls, coffee and sides, the Ourimbah site has a dedicated upstairs gluten-free bakery café; check the official location page for current hours.

Burns Rd Cafe

2 Burns Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

A café inside a converted industrial warehouse serving coffee and house-baked goods among vintage furniture and collected artworks. The café also offers catering and venue hire, with free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly access listed by the official Central Coast destination service.

Marine Station Thai Restaurant

21 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258

A local Thai and Asian restaurant offering dinner dine-in, table reservations, pickup and delivery, plus lunch service on selected weekdays. Its own ordering site publishes the current service windows and lets customers order or reserve directly.

The Orchards at Ourimbah RSL

6–20 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258

Ourimbah RSL's current club restaurant serves lunch and dinner, accepts online table bookings and includes a children's play area beside the dining room. The Orchards opened under new caterers in February 2026; consult the live dining page for the current menu and service times.

Jellyfish Band live at Ourimbah RSL

2026-07-18T20:00:00+10:00

6–20 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258

The four-piece Jellyfish Band brings a free night of classic-rock and pop covers to Ourimbah RSL, with the performance starting at 8pm. The club recommends arriving with time to settle in before the live set.

Oz Trivia at Ourimbah RSL

2026-07-21T19:00:00+10:00

6–20 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258

The club's free hosted trivia night runs on Tuesdays from 7pm, with prizes advertised for participants. This card uses the next published Tuesday after verification; check the regular-activities page or contact the club before travelling because weekly programs can change.

Central Coast Open Day at Ourimbah Campus

2026-08-29T09:00:00+10:00 to 2026-08-29T11:00:00+10:00

10 Chittaway Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

The University of Newcastle's Central Coast Open Day includes an Ourimbah Campus lab tour from 9am to 9.45am and an information tent open until 11am, alongside a wider program at the Gosford campuses. Review the official planner and register before attending so you can distinguish Ourimbah sessions from those held in Gosford.

Ourimbah Markets

2026-09-06T09:00:00+10:00 to 2026-09-06T14:00:00+10:00

2 Burns Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

Indoor and outdoor stalls bring together handmade goods, fresh produce and other local finds at Burns Road from 9am to 2pm. The market is free and family-friendly, with parking, toilets and a café listed; the NSW event page advises checking with the organiser for any schedule update.

Ourimbah Campus Tour

2026-09-18T10:00:00+10:00 to 2026-09-18T11:00:00+10:00

10 Chittaway Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258

A one-hour guided introduction to the University of Newcastle's Ourimbah Campus, covering classrooms, research laboratories, collaborative spaces, courses and student support. The tour begins at the Library meeting point at 10am and requires an advance reservation through the official event listing.