Welcome to Empire Bay

Empire Bay, Central Coast, NSW, Australia is where families picnic on the beautiful waterfront reserve, locals launch their boats and where pelicans, ducks, seagulls and cockatoos go about their daily business.

Cockle Bay Nature Reserve, located in Empire Bay, is the largest estuarine wetland in Brisbane Water.

Welcome to Paradise!

Our Community

Schools

From the humble beginnings of a community of shipbuilders and shell gatherers, the Empire Bay Public School now serves Kindergarten through year-6 children. The school is a healthy, vibrant centre of learning, and an important part of our community.
With the opening of the Rip bridge in 1974, enrolment increased significantly. Today, our school enjoys an enrolment of over 450 pupils and 35 staff. Empire Bay also offers a choice of excellent pre-school and early childhood education, while feeding into a number of secondary schools. [>>]
Rural Fire Service

In addition to fire risk mitigation and control, our local Rural Fire Brigade helps the community with rescue operations, storm/weather damage, inter-agency co-ordination, motor vehicle accidents, education and much, much more. [>>]
Local Business

With a boutique shopping centre, including Empire's D'lite serving award winning coffee, a homewares and fashion store, hairdresser, barber, real estate agent, dentist, liquor outlet plus dozens of local trades professionals, Empire Bay is open for business. [>>]
Our War Memorial

The Empire Bay War Memorial bears the names of local men and women who lost their lives during the World Wars. Centrally located within a roundabout near the Empire Bay shops, ferry wharf and boat ramp, it takes pride of place in the Bay. The gardens, plinths and honour rolls are lovingly maintained by local volunteers.
Every morning and evening the flag is raised and lowered as a sign of remembrance. [>>]
Play Park

Located next to the tennis courts, our fabulous play park creates an engaging hub for kids, parents and the whole community to come together to play, socialise and engage in recreational activities. Designed for children and youth alike, everyone can enjoy outdoor fitness equipment, a pump track, bouldering climbing unit, water refill station plus sheltered seating, tables and BBQ area. [>>]
Tennis club

In 1923, a few enthusiasts cleared the ground on Shelley Beach Road and made a tennis court from a mixture of loam and - very likely - ants nest material. Today, with three tennis courts and night-lighting alongside the play park, our forebears would be amazed and overjoyed if they could see it now.
The Empire Bay Tennis Club offers social court hire (singles and doubles), social and competitive tennis, plus coaching. [>>]
Local Ferry Services

The easiest way to experience the fantastic waterways around Empire Bay! Regular ferry services operate between Woy Woy and Empire Bay (via Saratoga and Davistown). These 30min runs operate several times per day, and journey times might be longer on weekends and holidays. History cruises, lunch cruises and private hire is also available. [>>]
Retiree Events

Being social has never been easier in Empire Bay for our retired members of the community. There are many groups where our seniors find friendship and have fun through social interaction and activities. Probus branches across the state organise travel for seniors and others for a fee to cover insurance, and provide discounts for accommodation and tour facilities.
Contact Francis, President, 0415 910 800. [>>]

News & events

Be informed about local events, community notices, and access all of our bi-monthly newsletters

Gallery

Click in to see images of Empire Bay submitted by local residents and visitors to the area

Local history

Let’s shine a light on the amazing people and events which shaped our community into what it is today

Book Our Air-Conditioned Hall

Ready to take your event to the next level? Surrounded by spacious lawns and gardens in the middle of paradise, our air-conditioned and freshly refurbished hall has all the facilities you’ll need for your next gathering!

Current Hall Calendar

Book here

Troubadour Performers at the Hall

Every second Saturday of each month (except for January and December) Troubadour Folk Club holds Club Performers Night at the Hall.
Join club members and other local musicians on-stage.
Refreshments and snacks provided for a gold coin donation, or BYO.
For more information: https://troubadour.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/TroubadourCC
Simone G

“A little bit of country makes its way to Empire Bay"
The Empire Bay Hall played host to a country & western themed 50th birthday party.
Planning to host a family event? Check out the Empire Bay Progress Hall.
The Empire Bay Hall is available for hire - birthdays, family celebrations, work functions. T's & C's apply.
Great venue, great value, next door!
Too easy.
Kristy K

“Barbie arrives at Empire Bay Hall"
The Empire Bay Hall played host over the weekend to a Barbie themed 5th birthday party. What a great day and fabulous venue.
When planning your next event, consider the Empire Bay Progress Hall.
Great venue, great value, next door!
How easy.
Simone G

“A little bit of country makes its way to Empire Bay"

The Empire Bay Hall played host to a country & western themed 50th birthday party.
Planning to host a family event? Check out the Empire Bay Progress Hall.
The Empire Bay Hall is available for hire - birthdays, family celebrations, work functions. T's & C's apply.
Great venue, great value, next door!
Too easy.