Coastal Hatters, Ettalong Beach

Master craftsman Eric Wright showcases his beautiful hats at Coastal Hatters, Ettalong Beach Galleria.

With over thirty-five years in the industry and previously an owner of Strand Hatters (yes, you read correctly, in the Strand Arcade, Sydney) he is your go-to guy for all things hats. Step inside and be spoilt for choice by the huge array of hats of all colours, styles, fabrics, and sizes. Whether it’s for sun protection, high fashion or both, you will find your hat here.

You will discover locally made creations, designed and or manufactured by a family owned and run business, right here on the Central Coast. These include Tina M, Canopy Bay, Deborah Hutton, Evoke, Cancer Council, Autumn Daze and FLEXIBRAID. Most with SPF 50 ratings and travel friendly.

Then there’s the OoGee range designed by local artist Timothy Johnson. Raising awareness of Marine Conservation of our beautiful coast. This is a truly stunning range inspired by Timothy’s photography and, as if they aren’t gorgeous enough, these hats come with a tiny, whale tail hat pin. Makes for a whale of a tale indeed!

You won’t have to travel overseas for authentic hand-woven Ecuadorian Panamas, Greek fishermen’s caps or other exotics such as peaky blinders, flat caps, bucket hats, and western straws and felts. Just jump on the Ferry to ETTALONG BEACH. The wharf is just 100m away.

While many of these sought after hats are rapidly disappearing from Australian shelves, Eric is increasing his range. Part hat shop, part museum, with antique hats and nostalgia lining the walls and ceiling, this place is truly an experience.

Offering full restorations, cleaning, reshaping, stretching, and Scotch-Guarding, as well as expert style and colour matching, Eric has you covered, literally. Then there’s the free hat elastic he won’t let you leave without. As a hatter, Eric has an obsession with keeping your hat in place!

Whether you bought it from him or not, he will fit any hat you bring in with a discreet but functional elastic, totally free of charge or obligation.

Then there’s the feather of your choice, supplied and fitted to any hat you purchase or available to purchase for your existing hat.

There is also a vast array of trendy gadgets designed to keep your hats, bags, keys and glasses secure (great gift ideas) and even keep your pants up. Yes, that’s right, beautiful Australian, handmade, genuine leather belts!
Situated in Ettalong Galleria with a funky Ned Kelly statue out the front for fun photoshoots. On that note, there’s also antique top hats, Captains and pirates’ hats, and even vintage ladies’ hats, all available to try on and be photographed in.

Camilo Panama Hats
Camilo is a Sydney-based independent hat company, led by a husband and wife team. Guided by their commitment to true craftsmanship, they work with local artisans in Ecuador to hand weave each Panama hat using natural fibres and time-honoured techniques passed down through generations.
Every piece is then hand finished in their Sydney studio using the finest quality textiles.
Available locally through Coastal Hatters, Camilo is built on a belief in quality over quantity. Each hat carries subtle variations in weave and tone, a reminder of the beauty found in handmade work. Visit camilohats.com.au for more information.

Whether you buy a hat or not, Coastal Hatters is truly a fun experience you will not forget.
For trading hours and contact details, please scan our QR code or visit www.coastalhatters.com.au