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A Second Home – Member Story

June 20 ^th 2025

By: Sarah Burgess

Read below a beautiful story written by member Louise about her and her father's experience with Mingara: A Second Home I’ve been asked countless times, “Where have you been?” But the more interesting question is, “Where haven’t you been?” As...

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In full bloom; a check in with Steve before the 2025 Orchid Club Fair & Show

June 11 ^th 2025

By: Ashley Curtis

With over a thousand species of orchids in the world, many of them being native to here in Australia, it’s no surprise that there are countless people who are deeply passionate about the colourful flower family. Orchids are famously unique...

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A timeless tradition; the history of high tea

May 30 ^th 2025

By: Ashley Curtis

What’s fancier than a high tea? Dressed to the nines, you’ve just put on your most elegant Jane Austen-inspired outfit, and now you’re off to meet your nearest and dearest at a beautiful table layered with ornate ceramics and an...

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Two Fires – Chisel + Barnes Photo Gallery

May 29 ^th 2025

By: Sarah Burgess

On Saturday 24 May, we celebrated the music of Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes with an epic tribute show Two Fires - Chisel + Barnes live at Mingara. Check out the photos from the night below:

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The Bon Jovi Experience Photo Gallery

April 9 ^th 2025

By: Sarah Burgess

We had a great time at The Bon Jovi Experience on Saturday 5 April. The concert featured smash-hits such as ‘Livin’ On a Prayer,’ ‘Always’, ‘It’s My Life‘, ‘You Give Love a Bad Name‘, ‘Bad Medicine‘ and many more. The...

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Christmas Under the Stars 2024 – photo gallery

December 30 ^th 2024

By: Mark Orren

Christmas Under the Stars 2024 - photo gallery On Sunday 22 December 2024, we gathered for our favourite annual festive event! Thank you to our amazing community for a fabulous and successful Christmas Under the Stars.

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Mingara’s Christmas Carols and Cocktails Event

December 24 ^th 2024

By: Mark Orren

We had a beautiful evening at our Christmas Carols and Cocktails event. Thank you to our gorgeous carolers and our fabulous members who came along to celebrate.

Entertainment

Christmas Under The Stars 2024 FAQ

December 16 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

We look forward to seeing you and your guests on Sunday 22 December for a great night of carols, entertainment and fireworks as we share the joy of Christmas at our sold out Christmas Under The Stars event. Fun for the whole family featuring Elmo,...

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Welcome to the Central Coast’s most entertaining stay!

December 6 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

Encore by Mingara, the Central Coast’s newest 4-star hotel is now open for bookings. Stay with us this summer! The completion of the hotel development is a significant milestone in Mingara’s story. The vision of the hotel on the Tumbi...

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Melbourne Cup 2024

November 11 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

We had a great time at our Melbourne Cup Party on Tuesday 5 November! Thank you to everyone who joined us. View the photo gallery from the day below:

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The Wolfe Brothers at Mingara

November 8 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

We had a great time at The Wolfe Brothers featuring Gord Bamford and Max Jackson at Mingara on Friday 1 November. Check out the photos from the night below:

Fitness & Wellbeing

Why Barefoot Bowls is your perfect summer activity

October 18 ^th 2024

By: Matthew Boden

Enjoy the warmer months with a bit of competition at Barefoot Bowls! When the warm summer months roll around, people start looking for fun, social, and active ways to enjoy the sunshine. One of the best ways to combine...

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A Second Home – Member Story

In full bloom; a check in with Steve before the 2025 Orchid Club Fair & Show

A timeless tradition; the history of high tea

Two Fires – Chisel + Barnes Photo Gallery

The Bon Jovi Experience Photo Gallery

Christmas Under the Stars 2024 – photo gallery

Mingara’s Christmas Carols and Cocktails Event

Christmas Under The Stars 2024 FAQ

Welcome to the Central Coast’s most entertaining stay!

Melbourne Cup 2024

The Wolfe Brothers at Mingara

Why Barefoot Bowls is your perfect summer activity

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