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Supporting Wildlife Across the Coast

August 17 ^th 2026

By: Abbey DeBono

Our Contribution At Mingara, we're passionate about supporting initiatives that make a positive difference in our community. That's why we're proud to donate 160 boxes of gloves to WIRES, helping provide essential resources to the dedicated volunteers who rescue, rehabilitate,...

2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

June 26 ^th 2026

By: Ashley Curtis

Celebrating Encore by Mingara with an achievement built on every stay Encore by Mingara is proud to be recognised as a 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner, placing it among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. As part of the...

Mingara Recognised at State Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Community Health

June 17 ^th 2026

By: Mark Orren

Mingara Recognised at State Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Community Health Mingara Recreation Club is proud to announce it has been named the winner of the Health Care category at the prestigious 2026 ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards, held at...

Mingara honoured with prestigious Salvation Army “Others Award”

June 12 ^th 2026

By: Mark Orren

Mingara honoured with prestigious Salvation Army “Others Award” Mingara Recreation Club has been recognised with The Salvation Army’s prestigious “Others Award”, honouring more than two decades of commitment to supporting people in need across the Central Coast. Presented at the...

Game on; supporting the next generation with Iron Tigers Basketball Club

May 14 ^th 2026

By: Anna Harris

At Mingara, supporting our local community is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to announce a new partnership with Iron Tigers Basketball Club - joining them as a major supporter of their Community Wellbeing &...

Delia Wins $71,250 in the Members’ Jackpot

May 1 ^st 2026

By: Mark Orren

A Life‑Changing Night at Mingara: Member Delia wins $71,250 in our Members’ Jackpot Mingara’s Members’ Jackpot continues to prove just how life‑changing a visit to the Club can be - and on Monday 20th April, one very lucky member experienced...

A message from our Summer Heroes

December 24 ^th 2025

By: Mark Orren

A message from our Summer Heroes The Christmas and Summer season is time to relax and have fun, but it's also important to stay safe. Our 'Summer Heroes' from local firies at Wamberal RFS, Central Coast Surf lifesaving and the...

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...

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.

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...

Nicola Olyslagers Interview

July 16 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

We recently sat down with the incredible Nicola Olyslagers (née McDermott), our local high jump champion! Nicola trains at Mingara Regional Athletics Centre regularly with her coach Matt Horsnell. Nicola won the silver medal in Tokyo and is heading to...

Brad Woodward Interview

July 15 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

We recently interviewed local Central Coast athlete, Bradley Woodward who is currently in Paris ready for the games! Brad has swum at Mingara since he was a baby and we couldn't be prouder of him! Good luck Brad, we can't...

It’s National Blood Donor Week 2024!

June 19 ^th 2024

By: Matthew Boden

Every year over 1.5 million Australian's roll up their sleeves and make a blood donation. Blood donation is a life-saving act that can have a huge impact on the lives of others. Just 1 blood donation can save up...

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Supporting Wildlife Across the Coast

2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

Mingara Recognised at State Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Community Health

Mingara honoured with prestigious Salvation Army “Others Award”

Game on; supporting the next generation with Iron Tigers Basketball Club

Delia Wins $71,250 in the Members’ Jackpot

A message from our Summer Heroes

A Second Home – Member Story

Mingara’s Christmas Carols and Cocktails Event

Welcome to the Central Coast’s most entertaining stay!

Nicola Olyslagers Interview

Brad Woodward Interview

It’s National Blood Donor Week 2024!

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