Witches, scary clowns, and even dinosaurs took centre stage as the Central Coast was gripped by the Halloween fever on a spooktacular Tuesday night.
The eeriest address in town had to be Old Gosford Road in Wamberal, where an unending parade of trick-or-treaters flooded the streets. Hundreds of ghouls, goblins, and fantastical creatures descended upon the neighbourhood, eagerly donning their most frightful costumes to claim their coveted candy.
Halloween enthusiasts of all ages, from the wee ones to the young at heart, were spotted.
Even some four-legged friends couldn’t resist the allure of the spooky celebration and donned their best costumes, ranging from ferocious sharks to bone-chilling skeletons.
Houses along the street transformed into haunted abodes, draped in lifelike spiderwebs and featuring front yards transformed into eerie graveyards.
Cauldrons, billowing with mysterious faux steam, added an extra dash of spookiness to the already haunting atmosphere.
Gabi, a local resident from Terrigal, was left spellbound by the Halloween extravaganza. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it,” she exclaimed, as she marvelled at the creative efforts that her neighbours had put into their spooky displays.
Kasia, who hails from Poland and was visiting the Central Coast, was equally awestruck by the neighbourhood’s Halloween spirit. “The sheer dedication and effort that these houses put into their decorations are nothing short of amazing,” she raved. “It’s such a fantastic and fun experience for kids and adults alike.”
As the streets of Central Coast teemed with costumed revellers, the Halloween spirit was alive and well. From whimsical witches to spine-tingling clowns, this ghoulish celebration brought a wave of joy, excitement, and spooky shenanigans to the community, proving once again that Halloween is a holiday worth howling about.
Sarah Warry