Periodic visitations of violent weather are a feature of life on the Central coast, including Avoca, and although infrequent have produced famous storms well known to local residents. These are called East Coast Lows (ECLs) and have produced shipwreck, floods, storm force winds, massive oceanic swells and coastal erosion.

Learn more about these powerful weather systems from meteorologist Richard Whitaker at ABCA’s 9 November Community Meeting (7pm, Rugby Club)

The new lookout on Warren Avenue is open!

Avoca’s trees were here long before the town itself. How much do you know about the history of the timber industry here, and around the Central Coast?

Did you contribute your opinion on the proposed improvements to South End Car Park and surrounds? Read ABCA’s submission on behalf of the community here.

Tickets are selling fast for our inaugural Christmas in July event on Saturday 18 July.

Tell Council what you think about the plans for improvements in and around South End car park.

This year’s ANZAC Day Ceremony was attended by an estimated 1,000 people, and raised $1,882.90 for Legacy.

Join us at Avoca Beach Surf Club at 6 am on Saturday 25 April 2026 for the annual Anzac Day Ceremony.

Plans for the shared pathway along Avoca Drive are moving ahead, with work set to start on Stage 1 sometime between now and June.

Following extensive consideration and community consultation, Council has confirmed that the pathway will be on the residential-side of the road between the Scenic Highway roundabout and the Round Drive. However, they are exploring the possibility of a lakeside alignment for the last leg, from the Round Drive to Heazlett Park.

Read on for more detail:

Council has just released its Public Toilet Strategy, following a period of community consultation last year. You can read it here.

Australia's biggest community environmental event is coming to Avoca Beach on Sunday 1 March, and we need YOU!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ABCA Monthly Photo Competition! This is a perfect opportunity for amateur photographers to capture interesting and creative shots in and around Avoca and share them with the community.

Take the time to get to know your ABCA committee members, starting with soccer player and radio host, Tina King-Garde…

We’ve all been guilty of grumbling from time to time about ‘kids these days’. Apparently they’re either glued to their phones, doing wheelies on e-bikes, or being a bit too cheeky for our liking. But every now and then something comes along that proves just how wrong those clichés can be.

Everyone needs a pharmacy at some point, whether to fill a prescription, get a vaccination, or simply pick up some essentials. We’re fortunate to have Avoca Beach Pharmacy right in the heart of our village, owned and operated by pharmacist Ahmad Kharroubi. Many of us recognize Ahmad’s friendly face behind the counter, but how much do we really know about the person running our local pharmacy?

Members of Avoca Beach Community Association are invited to a special meeting on 20/11 to learn more about the proposed new development at 176 - 192 Avoca Drive. Representatives from the Developers will be present to explain the thinking behind the project and answer questions.

ABCA learned this week that Development Approval documentation has been lodged with Central Coast Council for a proposed new development in Avoca Village.

Council confirms that construction of the Warren Avenue lookout will being in early 2026. See the Concept Designs here.

Tell us what you want for Avoca Beach!

• What would make Avoca Beach an even better place to live?

• What do you want your community association to focus on?

• How can we better represent our community?

We want to know what matters to you. Complete our survey and help us focus on what matters most to you.

Most Avocans will be aware that Avoca Lagoon has scored poorly each time its ecological health and suitability for swimming have been monitored.

Council is well advanced with framing a 10-year action plan to better manage the four coastal lagoons in our area, which includes Avoca Lagoon. An initial draft set of Action Options has been developed and Council is now asking for your feedback on these proposed actions.