The Matildas are due to play a night-time football friendly against trans-Tasman rivals, the New Zealand Football Ferns, in Gosford in New South Wales on November 28.
Travelling for sporting events, aka ‘fan voyages’, is one of the hottest travel trends right now and the team at Destination Central Coast suggests taking some time to take a long weekend for the special event.
Recent research also shows cities hosting major women’s sporting events experience significant economic and tourism benefits – making Gosford’s Matildas match a win for sport, the local community, and the local economy.
Popular venues for fans during game weekend include Bay Rd Brewing, Hotel Gosford, the Railway Hotel Gosford, Drifter’s Wharf and Gosford RSL.
The team at Gosford RSL, which is the perfect home base for fans looking to soak up the pre- and post-game atmosphere, enjoy great food and stay close to the action, has come up with a range of accommodation packages and F&B specials for the Matildas Weekend Showcase:
# Matildas Stay & Play Package
Stay two nights (Friday November 28 & Saturday November 29) and receive 30% off your second night when you book direct with Gosford RSL Motel.
Just minutes from the stadium, guests can enjoy free parking, the Club’s courtesy bus to the game and full access to our bars and dining venues.
Culinary adventures also await guests visiting Gosford’s newest lifestyle hotel overlooking the sparkling Brisbane Water – voco Gosford.
In this vibrant new precinct that features a thoughtful mix of cafes, bars and restaurants – from modern-Australian fare to fine-dining Japanese.
For those looking to soak up a bit of art and culture, the Gosford Regional Gallery is launching its very first ‘Up Late with Archies’ evening on November 27, which will continue every Thursday while the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition is on.
On November 29 from 4-8pm, the Gosford Regional Gallery will host the ‘Make It BIG Markets’ – a fantastic opportunity for visitors to discover unique, handmade items and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
