Koreen’s guidebook...here are some of our favourite things to do
Food scene
A must! Approximately 10 minutes drive from our Umina home. Enjoy lunch and cocktails while taking in the spectacular beach scenery. It has very elegant hamptons vibes.
Stop at the Mt Ettalong Look out on your way to lunch/dinner for breathtaking views of the peninsula.
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The Boathouse Hotel Patonga
6-8 Patonga DrA must! Approximately 10 minutes drive from our Umina home. Enjoy lunch and cocktails while taking in the spectacular beach scenery. It has very elegant hamptons vibes.
Stop at the Mt Ettalong Look out on your way to lunch/dinner for breathtaking views of the peninsula.
Delicious food with amazing ocean views. Just a short stroll from our home and right on the beach.
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Margarita Daze
345 Trafalgar AveDelicious food with amazing ocean views. Just a short stroll from our home and right on the beach.
One of our favourite places to walk to and watch the sun set with a glass of wine on the beach. "
The BOX on the Water is on the foreshore in Ettalong Beach. Its absolute waterfront location has panoramic views out across Broken Bay to its namesake, Box Head, and over to Sydney's northern beaches.
Both the restaurant and kiosk offer fresh, modern Australian cuisine and friendly, efficient service.
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The BOX on the Water
The EsplanadeOne of our favourite places to walk to and watch the sun set with a glass of wine on the beach. "
The BOX on the Water is on the foreshore in Ettalong Beach. Its absolute waterfront location has panoramic views out across Broken Bay to its namesake, Box Head, and over to Sydney's northern beaches.
Both the restaurant and kiosk offer fresh, modern Australian cuisine and friendly, efficient service.
Funky, retro burger place with 1990s vibes. The best burgers in town.
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BMX BURGERS
315 Trafalgar AveFunky, retro burger place with 1990s vibes. The best burgers in town.
Get the best fish n chips and sit on the beach for an indulgent picnic.
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Umina Surf Life Saving Club
509 Ocean Beach RdGet the best fish n chips and sit on the beach for an indulgent picnic.
Check out The Diggers for a family friendly dinner on a Friday and Saturday night.
A good place to go a for drink and live show."
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Ettalong Diggers
51-52 The EsplanadeCheck out The Diggers for a family friendly dinner on a Friday and Saturday night.
A good place to go a for drink and live show."
Our favourite place to go for a cocktail and tapas. Just a short Uber from our home.
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Frankie's Rooftop
2 The BoulevardeOur favourite place to go for a cocktail and tapas. Just a short Uber from our home.
If you're exhausted from a day in the sun & surf and want go somewhere for dinner that is walking distance and entertaining for the kids- this is your place.
It has an indoor play area, kids meals, pub food and Chinese food with decent portions. It is full of locals and modest.
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Club Umina
Melbourne AvenueIf you're exhausted from a day in the sun & surf and want go somewhere for dinner that is walking distance and entertaining for the kids- this is your place.
It has an indoor play area, kids meals, pub food and Chinese food with decent portions. It is full of locals and modest.
Fancy and Falvoursome
Looking for delicious cuisine nearby to celebrate a special occasion? This is your place.
A Hatted Restaurant just a few minutes drive or a walk along the esplanade.
Italian Restaurant
Home to the Central Coast's exclusive Franco-Italian 6 course degustation experience cooked over flames 🔥
Based in Ettalong Beach, Central Coast NSW
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Osteria Il Coccia
49 Ocean View RdFancy and Falvoursome
Looking for delicious cuisine nearby to celebrate a special occasion? This is your place.
A Hatted Restaurant just a few minutes drive or a walk along the esplanade.
Italian Restaurant
Home to the Central Coast's exclusive Franco-Italian 6 course degustation experience cooked over flames 🔥
Based in Ettalong Beach, Central Coast NSW
Sightseeing
Walk, bike or scoot along this picturesque paved pathway for 3.2kms beginning at Umina Beach, via Ocean Beach to Ettalong Bay.
The Esplanade
The EsplanadeWalk, bike or scoot along this picturesque paved pathway for 3.2kms beginning at Umina Beach, via Ocean Beach to Ettalong Bay.
The best park in the Central Coast.
Facilities: BBQ, covered picnic tables, bike/scooter path, toilets, water station.
Food: Jasmine Greens Kiosk is open daily from 7.30am-4pm - delicious food including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Just a 10 minute walk from our home.
Location: The corner of Sydney Avenue and The Esplanade in Umina.
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Umina Beach Skate Park
Sydney AvenueThe best park in the Central Coast.
Facilities: BBQ, covered picnic tables, bike/scooter path, toilets, water station.
Food: Jasmine Greens Kiosk is open daily from 7.30am-4pm - delicious food including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Just a 10 minute walk from our home.
Location: The corner of Sydney Avenue and The Esplanade in Umina.
From an experienced bush local bush walker:
Check out:
Brisbane Water National Park, near Gosford on the Central RdCoast offers great walks, cycling and fishing spots. The park protects ancient Aboriginal rock art (eg. Bulgandry at Kariong) ...
Bouddi National Park & coastal walk.
Bouddi National Park is located near Gosford on the New South Wales Central Coast. You’ll find several great walks, as well as opportunities for camping, swimming and fishing.
Popran National Park
Popran National Park on the NSW Central Coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing.
Somersby Falls picnic area
Staples Lookout
Rumbalara & Katandra Reserves (& picnic areas) adjoining reserves
Chittaway to The Entrance bike track. (Also flat waterside walk)
Gosford to Woy Woy Bike Track (shared track walking around Brisbane Waters)
Waterfront walk from Woy Woy fish shop via Lions Park (picnic area)
Piles Creek loop track & suspension bridge
Reptile Park
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Parque Nacional de Brisbane Water
Hawkesbury TrackFrom an experienced bush local bush walker:
Check out:
Brisbane Water National Park, near Gosford on the Central RdCoast offers great walks, cycling and fishing spots. The park protects ancient Aboriginal rock art (eg. Bulgandry at Kariong) ...
Bouddi National Park & coastal walk.
Bouddi National Park is located near Gosford on the New South Wales Central Coast. You’ll find several great walks, as well as opportunities for camping, swimming and fishing.
Popran National Park
Popran National Park on the NSW Central Coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing.
Somersby Falls picnic area
Staples Lookout
Rumbalara & Katandra Reserves (& picnic areas) adjoining reserves
Chittaway to The Entrance bike track. (Also flat waterside walk)
Gosford to Woy Woy Bike Track (shared track walking around Brisbane Waters)
Waterfront walk from Woy Woy fish shop via Lions Park (picnic area)
Piles Creek loop track & suspension bridge
Reptile Park
A really fun day for whole family. This park never disappoints. "Elvis" the huge salt water crocodile is my favourite.
Approx 20min drive from our home.
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Parque de reptiles australiano
Pacific HighwayA really fun day for whole family. This park never disappoints. "Elvis" the huge salt water crocodile is my favourite.
Approx 20min drive from our home.
Terrigal Beach
Check out a popular beach with loads of restaurants and fun activities.
A fun place for little ones to explore and play in the rock pool. Parking is on the right side of the beach.
Avoca Beach Rockpool
A fun place for little ones to explore and play in the rock pool. Parking is on the right side of the beach.
A must! Enjoy 3 spectacular scenic lookouts, all within 500ms of each other.
As you drive up the mountain, stop and park at the huge water tank on the left.
Enjoy the robust Red Gums as they contrast with the turquoise sea.
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Mount Ettalong Lookout
135 Patonga DrA must! Enjoy 3 spectacular scenic lookouts, all within 500ms of each other.
As you drive up the mountain, stop and park at the huge water tank on the left.
Enjoy the robust Red Gums as they contrast with the turquoise sea.
catch the ferry from ettalong jetty to Palm Beach for a day full of adventure. Explore one of the many awesome cafes, pubs and beaches.
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Palm Beach Ferries
1118 Barrenjoey Rdcatch the ferry from ettalong jetty to Palm Beach for a day full of adventure. Explore one of the many awesome cafes, pubs and beaches.
City/town information
Situated on the scenic peninsula, we love this unique Mediterranean inspired village, which has:
Galleria Ettalong Beach - 40 Retail Shops and 7 Cafes open every Saturday, Sunday & Monday Public holidays. Plus a dining precinct with 10 Restaurants and bars open 5 to 7 nights a week.
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Ettalong Beach
Situated on the scenic peninsula, we love this unique Mediterranean inspired village, which has:
Galleria Ettalong Beach - 40 Retail Shops and 7 Cafes open every Saturday, Sunday & Monday Public holidays. Plus a dining precinct with 10 Restaurants and bars open 5 to 7 nights a week.
Need to do some clothes shopping? Our biggest shopping mall is here.
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Erina Fair
Terrigal DriveNeed to do some clothes shopping? Our biggest shopping mall is here.