Patsy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ettalong, Ocean Beach and Umina Beach run into one another and to walk from one end to the other takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
They are all in Broken Bay and are very safe for swimming and other water activities.
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Umina Beach
Ettalong, Ocean Beach and Umina Beach run into one another and to walk from one end to the other takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
They are all in Broken Bay and are very safe for swimming and other water activities.
Patonga is located on the Hawksbury River just before it meets the open expanse of Broken Bay. There is a great beach in Patonga to enjoy and at the back of Patonga is the creek, which is a great place to swim.
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Patonga
Patonga is located on the Hawksbury River just before it meets the open expanse of Broken Bay. There is a great beach in Patonga to enjoy and at the back of Patonga is the creek, which is a great place to swim.
Mount Ettalong Lookout is located on the tip of Mount Ettalong and offers spectacular views of Pearl Beach and Broken Bay.
Dirve along Patonga Road from Umina and turn left by the water towers just before the left turn off to Pearl Beach. Park beside the water towers and it is short walk to Mount Ettalong Lookout.
Mount Ettalong Point
Patonga DriveMount Ettalong Lookout is located on the tip of Mount Ettalong and offers spectacular views of Pearl Beach and Broken Bay.
Dirve along Patonga Road from Umina and turn left by the water towers just before the left turn off to Pearl Beach. Park beside the water towers and it is short walk to Mount Ettalong Lookout.
There are several beautiful beaches on the Peninsula like Ettalong, Ocean Beach, Umina Beach, and Pearl Beach which are about 15 minutes’ drive from the property.
Ettalong, Ocean Beach and Umina Beach run into one another and to walk from one end to the other takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. They are all in Broken Bay and are very safe for swimming and other water activities.
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Ettalong Beach
There are several beautiful beaches on the Peninsula like Ettalong, Ocean Beach, Umina Beach, and Pearl Beach which are about 15 minutes’ drive from the property.
Ettalong, Ocean Beach and Umina Beach run into one another and to walk from one end to the other takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. They are all in Broken Bay and are very safe for swimming and other water activities.
There is a short 15 minute walk to Phegans Bay along Monastir road and Alkira Parade. Just drive down the hill on Gabagong Road and park in Roma Close, which is the small street at the bottom of the hill.
You can also walk to Roma Close via the steps at the end of Banyo Close and turn left when you reach the bottom of the stairs and Roma Close is the first street on the right. There are 101 steps so it can be quite strenuous on the return trip.
From there just continue walking to the end of Roma close and you will enter a small wooded area which will take you to Monastir road and along the waterfront at Phegans Bay at Alkira Parade.
Phegans Bay
There is a short 15 minute walk to Phegans Bay along Monastir road and Alkira Parade. Just drive down the hill on Gabagong Road and park in Roma Close, which is the small street at the bottom of the hill.
You can also walk to Roma Close via the steps at the end of Banyo Close and turn left when you reach the bottom of the stairs and Roma Close is the first street on the right. There are 101 steps so it can be quite strenuous on the return trip.
From there just continue walking to the end of Roma close and you will enter a small wooded area which will take you to Monastir road and along the waterfront at Phegans Bay at Alkira Parade.
For the more adventurous you can also walk to Woy Woy Bay which is about 45 minutes each way.
Follow the same directions as the walk to Phegans Bay and keep on the same road until you reach a junction at the end of Raymond Road where it meets Phegans Bay Road.
Turn sharp right onto Phegans Bay Road and walk up the hill until it meets Woy Woy Bay Road. Turn right onto Woy Woy Bay Road and you will be taken to the waterfront of Woy Woy Bay.
This walk involves a few hills so be prepared for a good workout during the walk.
Woy Woy Bay
For the more adventurous you can also walk to Woy Woy Bay which is about 45 minutes each way.
Follow the same directions as the walk to Phegans Bay and keep on the same road until you reach a junction at the end of Raymond Road where it meets Phegans Bay Road.
Turn sharp right onto Phegans Bay Road and walk up the hill until it meets Woy Woy Bay Road. Turn right onto Woy Woy Bay Road and you will be taken to the waterfront of Woy Woy Bay.
This walk involves a few hills so be prepared for a good workout during the walk.
This small romantic waterhole beneath Kariong Brook Waterfall has surrounding rock ledges which make great picnic spots. The swimming hole is nestled in a lush rainforest environment in a secluded area, surrounded by abundant flora and fauna.
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Kariong Brook Falls
Great North WalkThis small romantic waterhole beneath Kariong Brook Waterfall has surrounding rock ledges which make great picnic spots. The swimming hole is nestled in a lush rainforest environment in a secluded area, surrounded by abundant flora and fauna.
Bulgandry Art Site Aboriginal Place in Brisbane Water National Park is a special landscape, rich in ancient Aboriginal rock art. There’s a wide range of well-preserved engravings to see; most of them are more than 200 years old with many perhaps ten times that age.
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Bulgandry Aboriginal Art Site
Woy Woy RoadBulgandry Art Site Aboriginal Place in Brisbane Water National Park is a special landscape, rich in ancient Aboriginal rock art. There’s a wide range of well-preserved engravings to see; most of them are more than 200 years old with many perhaps ten times that age.
1.5 km out-and-back trail near Somersby and is an easy route that takes an average of 20 min to complete.
Bundilla Lookout
Piles Creek Loop Track1.5 km out-and-back trail near Somersby and is an easy route that takes an average of 20 min to complete.
Pearl Beach is on the edge of the national park and is much quieter than Peninsula beaches.
Pearl Beach is more open to the Ocean so for swimming we recommend that you stay to the south end of the beach by the rock swimming pool.
Pearl Beach is also the entrance for the walk to Middle Head which offers spectacular views of Broken Bay. The walk to Middle Head is about 30 minutes each way and you take the fire trail next to the arboretum to get to Middle Head.
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Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach is on the edge of the national park and is much quieter than Peninsula beaches.
Pearl Beach is more open to the Ocean so for swimming we recommend that you stay to the south end of the beach by the rock swimming pool.
Pearl Beach is also the entrance for the walk to Middle Head which offers spectacular views of Broken Bay. The walk to Middle Head is about 30 minutes each way and you take the fire trail next to the arboretum to get to Middle Head.
Barrenjoey Lighthouse is located at the entrance on the Hawksbury River just before it meets the open expanse of Broken Bay. It is a short ferry ride from Ettalong wharf to Palm Beach wharf that offers spectacular view of Broken Bay and Lion Island while you journey.
Not to be missed is the walk up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse along Palm Beach which offers lovely views of Pittwater and the National park.
Positioned 91m above sea level, the lighthouse can be reached by a couple of walks and offers outstanding views. You may recognise the lighthouse from Home and Away and will find Summer Bay Surf Club nearby.
On Sunday the Barrenjoey Lighthouse is open to the public and affords a 360 view of Broken Bay and the ocean.
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Barrenjoey Lighthouse
1199D Barrenjoey RdBarrenjoey Lighthouse is located at the entrance on the Hawksbury River just before it meets the open expanse of Broken Bay. It is a short ferry ride from Ettalong wharf to Palm Beach wharf that offers spectacular view of Broken Bay and Lion Island while you journey.
Not to be missed is the walk up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse along Palm Beach which offers lovely views of Pittwater and the National park.
Positioned 91m above sea level, the lighthouse can be reached by a couple of walks and offers outstanding views. You may recognise the lighthouse from Home and Away and will find Summer Bay Surf Club nearby.
On Sunday the Barrenjoey Lighthouse is open to the public and affords a 360 view of Broken Bay and the ocean.
There is a beautiful walk that takes you along the Waterfront from Lions Park to Blackwall Wharf that is about 30 minutes each way.
It is mostly flat so very easy and suitable for all ages. It offers excellent view of Brisbane Water and be prepared to encounter the many varieties of birds in the Central Coast
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Lions Park
2 N Burge RdThere is a beautiful walk that takes you along the Waterfront from Lions Park to Blackwall Wharf that is about 30 minutes each way.
It is mostly flat so very easy and suitable for all ages. It offers excellent view of Brisbane Water and be prepared to encounter the many varieties of birds in the Central Coast
Things to Do
The Australian Reptile Park is a hands-on interactive zoo, based in Somersby on the NSW Central Coast.
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Parque de reptiles australiano
Pacific HighwayThe Australian Reptile Park is a hands-on interactive zoo, based in Somersby on the NSW Central Coast.
The Peninsula Leisure Centre located close by in Woy Woy has many facilities for old and young alike to keep you entertained.
Along with the swimming pool, steam bath and Sauna there is also areas for basketball and many other activities and fitness classes.
Check the Peninsula Leisure Centre website for costs and available classes.
https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/recreation/venues-and-facilities/leisure-centres-gyms-and-pools/peninsula-leisure-centre-plc
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Peninsula Leisure Centre
243 Blackwall RdThe Peninsula Leisure Centre located close by in Woy Woy has many facilities for old and young alike to keep you entertained.
Along with the swimming pool, steam bath and Sauna there is also areas for basketball and many other activities and fitness classes.
Check the Peninsula Leisure Centre website for costs and available classes.
https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/recreation/venues-and-facilities/leisure-centres-gyms-and-pools/peninsula-leisure-centre-plc
Food scene
The Boathouse Hotel located on the waterfront at Patonga Beach is an excellent spot to enjoy lunch, dinner or just relax over a few drinks.
Popular with locals and tourists’ alike you will have a memorable time while enjoying the excellent food and views of the Hawksbury River.
The dinner specials from 4 to 6 PM on Monday to Friday also offer great value for the budget conscious. Check the website for events and special
https://www.theboathousehotelpatonga.com.au
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The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrThe Boathouse Hotel located on the waterfront at Patonga Beach is an excellent spot to enjoy lunch, dinner or just relax over a few drinks.
Popular with locals and tourists’ alike you will have a memorable time while enjoying the excellent food and views of the Hawksbury River.
The dinner specials from 4 to 6 PM on Monday to Friday also offer great value for the budget conscious. Check the website for events and special
https://www.theboathousehotelpatonga.com.au
For avid foodies no trip is complete without a visit to the Wildflower restaurant at Belles in Kilcare.
Located in beautifully landscaped gardens you will enjoy the very best in food and wine that the Central Coast has to offer. Check the website for events and specials.
https://www.bellsatkillcare.com.au/
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The Wild Flower Bar & Dining at Bells at Killcare
107 The Scenic RdFor avid foodies no trip is complete without a visit to the Wildflower restaurant at Belles in Kilcare.
Located in beautifully landscaped gardens you will enjoy the very best in food and wine that the Central Coast has to offer. Check the website for events and specials.
https://www.bellsatkillcare.com.au/
The Box on the Water restaurant is located on the waterfront at Ettalong Beach and offers great views of the entrance to Brisbane Water and Broken Bay.
Popular for breakfast, lunch and dinners with the locals if offers a stylish and casual dining experience. Check the website for events and specials.
https://www.theboxonthewater.com/
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The BOX on the Water
The EsplanadeThe Box on the Water restaurant is located on the waterfront at Ettalong Beach and offers great views of the entrance to Brisbane Water and Broken Bay.
Popular for breakfast, lunch and dinners with the locals if offers a stylish and casual dining experience. Check the website for events and specials.
https://www.theboxonthewater.com/
Miori located in Umina is a small Japanese Restaurant that offers excellent food and is in very high demand with locals. The seating capacity is limited as it is a small venue so we strongly recommend that you book a table.
They also offer take away meals which are also hugely popular.
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Miori japanese Restaurant
312-320 Trafalgar AveMiori located in Umina is a small Japanese Restaurant that offers excellent food and is in very high demand with locals. The seating capacity is limited as it is a small venue so we strongly recommend that you book a table.
They also offer take away meals which are also hugely popular.
The Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant is located beside the Woy Woy Ferry Wharf. As you would expect fish cuisine is their speciality with many mouth-watering dishes to enjoy. Check the website for events and specials.
https://www.woywoyfishermenswharf.com.au/
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Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf
The BoulevardeThe Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant is located beside the Woy Woy Ferry Wharf. As you would expect fish cuisine is their speciality with many mouth-watering dishes to enjoy. Check the website for events and specials.
https://www.woywoyfishermenswharf.com.au/
Located at the Haven in Terrigal the Reef Restaurant is a top restaurant that has amazing view across the bay at Terrigal and Wamberal. If offers degustation menus and a la carte and is a must if you enjoy having your taste buds excited.
They also have specials which represent excellent value. Check the website for details and the specials.
https://reefrestaurant.com.au/
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Reef Restaurant
Terrigal EsplanadeLocated at the Haven in Terrigal the Reef Restaurant is a top restaurant that has amazing view across the bay at Terrigal and Wamberal. If offers degustation menus and a la carte and is a must if you enjoy having your taste buds excited.
They also have specials which represent excellent value. Check the website for details and the specials.
https://reefrestaurant.com.au/
The Bayview Hotel is located opposite Woy Woy Rail station and has been popular for many years with locals with a good range of pub food at reasonable prices.
It has recently been refurbished and the cocktail bar “Frankies” located upstairs, serves an interesting array of cocktails. The Bayview Hotel also have their own Smartphone App which contains great discounts you can win with their Pick a Box game.
Check the website for details and the specials.
https://www.bayviewwoywoy.com.au/
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The Bayview Hotel
16 The BoulevardeThe Bayview Hotel is located opposite Woy Woy Rail station and has been popular for many years with locals with a good range of pub food at reasonable prices.
It has recently been refurbished and the cocktail bar “Frankies” located upstairs, serves an interesting array of cocktails. The Bayview Hotel also have their own Smartphone App which contains great discounts you can win with their Pick a Box game.
Check the website for details and the specials.
https://www.bayviewwoywoy.com.au/