We acknowledge that the Central Coast is on Darkinyung Country, and we pay respect to Darkinyung Elders past and present. For visitors exploring this beautiful region, recognising the Traditional Custodians adds a deeper understanding of place. The Darkinyung people are the Aboriginal custodians of lands stretching across much of the NSW Central Coast, from Broken Bay in the south through valleys, forests, and waterways to Lake Macquarie in the north. Their enduring presence is woven through the