The name "Toukley" is of indigenous origin which is said to have two meanings;

1) Many Brambles

2) Toukley Oukley, rough on one side, smooth on the other.

Tuggerah Lake and Budgewoi Lake are two interconnected lakes on the Central Coast of NSW. They are divided by two narrow strips of land which cut out from the eastern and western shores, so there is a narrow channel which allows the interchange of waters between the two lakes.

This gap is spanned by Wallarah Point Bridge with Gorokan on the western side of the bridge and Toukley on the eastern side.

Toukley is 107 km north of Sydney via the Newcastle Freeway. Take a look at Map of Toukley.

Toukley was once a small fishing village and many of the residents, now adults, used to visit during the holidays when they were children.

Toukley bridge: the first bridge between Gorokan and Toukley began construction on 1983 and officially opened on 5th July 1985.

The largest shopping center is Toukley shopping Centre which has a major supermarket, banks, chemists, newsagent, post office, hobby shop, electrical goods, hairdressers and so on.

Toukley also boast restaurants, take ways and pizza's, you can either dine in or outside.

Shops are also located at Norah Head, East Toukley, Noraville and West Toukley from furniture shops to beauty shops.