NESTLED in the heart of the Central Coast, just a one-hour drive from Sydney and 30 minutes to Newcastle, the Forest of Tranquility spans more than 100 acres of virgin bush and intact natural Australian rainforest.

With more than 5km of constructed walking tracks, pristine streams, diverse wildlife and are flora, it is the ideal place to spend the day in the most beautiful natural Australian rainforest.

The Forest of Tranquility offers a wide variety of creative mind and body workshops throughout the year, including yoga, music, art, sculpture, archery, photography, ukulele and aquaponics and conservation education.

There is also teepee accommodation available for those who want to experience the "magic of the forest" overnight and a high tea is served from 1pm-4pm on the last Sunday of every month coinciding with live music and sculpture exhibitions by local artists.

Entry tickets, group bookings can be made online or by calling our office during business hours.

LOCATION: 390 Ourimbah Creek Road, Ourimbah

HOURS: Open to public, 7 days, 10am to 4pm and school and public holidays. Open evenings in Firefly Season, 6pm to 9pm Nov - Dec and mid-week for private functions.

DETAILS: Phone 0243621855.

COST: Adult $20, Child $10, Concession / Students $10, Family $50 (2+2)