Automatic Gates The Entrance
The Entrance sits on the narrow strip between Tuggerah Lake and the ocean, with Long Jetty, Killarney Vale, Bateau Bay and Shelly Beach around it. It is a mix of holiday units, older cottages and family homes, much of it on flat or gently sloping ground with salt in the air.
Properties around The Entrance
Close to the channel and the waterfront, The Entrance has a lot of apartment buildings and holiday units, plus older cottages on small blocks. Long Jetty and Killarney Vale have plenty of single-storey homes on flatter lake-side blocks. Bateau Bay and Shelly Beach rise toward the headlands with more slope and more ocean exposure.
Holiday rentals and units
Short-stay rentals and holiday units are a big part of the area. For a property that changes guests often, a keypad or app-based access system means codes can be changed between bookings and no remotes go missing. Unit blocks with shared car parks need owners corporation approval for any change to the common gate.
Flat lake-side blocks
On the flat blocks around Long Jetty and Killarney Vale, a swing gate is often straightforward if there is room for the leaves to open inward. Low ground near the lake foreshore can hold water after heavy rain, so avoid motors that sit in a pit if your block is prone to it.
Salt from the ocean and the lake
The Entrance gets onshore wind off the ocean and moisture off the lake. Hardware near the beaches at Shelly Beach and Blue Bay takes the most punishment. Aluminium frames, decent stainless fixings and regular washing of sheltered parts are worth planning for. See our coastal corrosion guide.
Existing gates
Many older homes here already have a manual gate. Gate automation can be a simple upgrade if the gate is sound. If an existing automatic gate has started playing up, see gate repairs.
Council
The Entrance is in the Central Coast Council area. Many front gates under 1.2 metres are exempt development under NSW rules, with extra conditions on corner blocks and bush fire prone land.
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Common Questions
What is the best access system for a holiday rental at The Entrance?
A keypad or app-controlled system is usually easiest, because codes can be changed between guests and there are no remotes to lose. Check mobile or Wi-Fi coverage at the gate before choosing an app-based system.
Can I put an automatic gate on my unit block's car park?
Only with approval from the owners corporation, because the car park gate is common property. A commercial-grade motor is usually needed for the number of daily cycles.
Other Areas We Serve
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