Things To Do Around Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach is made for slowing down. Long beach walks, swims at the rock pool, yoga in the Hall and quiet nights under the stars. Here are our favourite things to do while you’re here.
The Beach and Village
The Beach
Great for swimming on calm days and beautiful at sunrise. The southern end is usually the most peaceful.
Rock Pool
Perfect for families and early morning dips. Check the tides before you head down.
Pearl Beach Arboretum
An easy bush walk through tall gums with loads of birdlife.
Ride around town
The village is flat and leafy, ideal for bikes.
Tennis Courts
Two courts at the end of Tourmaline Ave.
Bookings: 4341 8817
Yoga at the Community Hall
Usually Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am, Hayley also has sessions on some Saturdays and Sundays and often during school holidays. Watch for the board outside the Hall or contact Hayley Saunders on 0402 180 912. Drop-ins welcome.
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Walks and Adventures
Pearl Beach to Patonga Walk
A classic coastal walk with great views. You can walk one way and catch the bus (timetable depending) or a cab back. The walk one way takes about an hour.
Pearly Ponds
A short steep climb from the end of Emerald Ave behind the fire station leads to sandstone slabs, freshwater pools and a rope swing. Stunning spot after rain. It takes about 15 minutes from the house to get there, with the last 5 minutes being steep. Follow the secret trail at the end of Emerald Ave behind the fire station to the left towards Green Point Creek and it takes you up next to a waterfall. Keep walking up to the ridge and you come to an expanse of rock that you can walk along with pools of water on it. Eventually, you come to a pool that is deep enough to have a rope swing hanging over it. The water is incredibly clear and cold. Highly recommended.
Pearl Beach to Umina Walk
Pick up the track at the dumpers’ end or via Coral Crescent. You’ll come out near Umina Surf Club. You can walk down to the ‘dumpers’ end of the beach and join a trail that goes all the way around to Umina Beach. You can also walk down Coral Crescent to join the trail.
Nearby Lookouts
Warrah Lookout and Mount Ettalong Lookout both offer beautiful views.
Kayaks and SUPs
Hire from Ettalong or bring your own.
Patonga
Patonga Beach
Lovely for long walks and wandering up to the river mouth.
The Boathouse Hotel, Patonga
Pub classics and pizza with a big beer garden.
Ferry to Palm Beach
A scenic 30-minute ride and a great day out.
Umina, Ettalong, Woy Woy and Surrounds
Everglades Country Club
Golf, barefoot bowls and a relaxed club feel.
Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
One of the most beautiful riding locations on the Coast.
Southern Adventures
Canoe hire and guided experiences.
Phone 02 4141 2866 or 0429 856 231
Buzzy Boats, Gosford
No-licence hire boats for cruising Brisbane Water.
Phone 0414 431 199
Australian Reptile Park, Somersby
Great for families.
Treetops Adventure Park, Ourimbah
Zip-lines and ropes courses.
Boat Hire – Anderson’s Marina
Explore the waterways or go fishing. We love the BBQ boat for a great, easy family day out.
More ideas
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Rainy Day Ideas
At the house
Plenty of games, puzzles and books for a quiet day in.
Movies
Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong
Hoyts, Erina Fair
Local markets
Ettalong, Gosford and Umina often have weekend markets.
Shopping
Erina Fair for indoor wandering.
Extra Ideas
Star-gazing
Pearl is low-light and great for spotting constellations.
Picnic spots
Green Point and the headland platform are lovely.
Wildlife
Expect kookaburras, black cockatoos, wallabies and the odd goanna.
Local produce
Fresh seafood from Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf.
Ettalong Markets for gifts and treats.
Day trips
Terrigal, Avoca, Bouddi National Park and Bells at Killcare.
Kid-friendly
Umina Playground, the rock pool, Reptile Park and boat hire.
Useful Links
Pearl Beach Progress Association
Visit Central Coast
Airbnb Guidebook
Pearl Beach Arboretum