Guidebook for Umina Beach
Food Scene
Amazing water views as full glass front and sides; takeaway cafe plus eat in restaurant; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Summer; Happy Hour 4-5pm on Fri, Sat and Sun
113 locals recommend
The BOX on the Water
The EsplanadeAmazing water views as full glass front and sides; takeaway cafe plus eat in restaurant; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Summer; Happy Hour 4-5pm on Fri, Sat and Sun
Airy beachside restaurant with a focus on seafood, offering plates to share and indulgent desserts.
38 locals recommend
Pearls on the Beach
1 Tourmaline AveAiry beachside restaurant with a focus on seafood, offering plates to share and indulgent desserts.
The food caters for those who are gluten free and vegan.
Sit inside or outside with beach view.
21 locals recommend
Pearl Beach Cafe and General Store
1 Pearl ParadeThe food caters for those who are gluten free and vegan.
Sit inside or outside with beach view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Deck overlooking the ocean or inside tables; cocktails, wine, beer and tapas, pizza, or main meals.
63 locals recommend
Margarita Daze
345 Trafalgar AveDeck overlooking the ocean or inside tables; cocktails, wine, beer and tapas, pizza, or main meals.
Sightseeing
Experience loads of animal interaction and hands-on wildlife shows every day.
Enjoy a close encounter with some of the parks animals during Snappy Hour, 11am-2pm daily, walk with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise. Have a photo with a snugly python, cute Tasmanian devil, gorgeous wombat or cuddly koala (where available). Hand-feed friendly kangaroos.
182 locals recommend
Australian Reptile Park
Pacific HighwayExperience loads of animal interaction and hands-on wildlife shows every day.
Enjoy a close encounter with some of the parks animals during Snappy Hour, 11am-2pm daily, walk with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise. Have a photo with a snugly python, cute Tasmanian devil, gorgeous wombat or cuddly koala (where available). Hand-feed friendly kangaroos.
Catch the ferry from Ettalong Wharf to Palm Beach, a 35 minute scenic trip.
Have lunch at Palm Beach RSL or one of the many cafes at Palm Beach.
Walk around to North Palm Beach (Summer Bay) where you may see filming for Home and Away.
62 locals recommend
Palm Beach Ferries
1118 Barrenjoey RdCatch the ferry from Ettalong Wharf to Palm Beach, a 35 minute scenic trip.
Have lunch at Palm Beach RSL or one of the many cafes at Palm Beach.
Walk around to North Palm Beach (Summer Bay) where you may see filming for Home and Away.
Parks & Nature
Walk part of the Great North Walk from Pearl Beach to Patonga or in reverse - fantastic lookouts, native plants, huge cave.
40 locals recommend
Patonga Beach House
Walk part of the Great North Walk from Pearl Beach to Patonga or in reverse - fantastic lookouts, native plants, huge cave.
A well maintained hiking trail which winds down to beautiful, secluded Maitland Bay...enjoy a swim and a picnic.
12 locals recommend
Maitland Bay Track
Maitland Bay TrackA well maintained hiking trail which winds down to beautiful, secluded Maitland Bay...enjoy a swim and a picnic.
12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways.
Individual ‘gardens’ are set on and around a large sculptural plateau and walled spaces, abstract pergolas, fountains, ponds, cascades and a 35 metre cantilevered steel footbridge.
Over 8 hectares of native beauty.
Along with waterways and stunning summer aquatic gardens, you’ll find that over 70% of the plants are native to Australia.
18 locals recommend
Mt Penang Gardens, Event Park and Parklands
16 The Avenue12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways.
Individual ‘gardens’ are set on and around a large sculptural plateau and walled spaces, abstract pergolas, fountains, ponds, cascades and a 35 metre cantilevered steel footbridge.
Over 8 hectares of native beauty.
Along with waterways and stunning summer aquatic gardens, you’ll find that over 70% of the plants are native to Australia.
Arts & Culture
Interesting local art and sculpture as well as visiting national displays.
Also includes Japanese Gardens, cafe, and art gallery shop.
52 locals recommend
Gosford Regional Gallery
36 Webb StInteresting local art and sculpture as well as visiting national displays.
Also includes Japanese Gardens, cafe, and art gallery shop.
Laycock Street Theatre is unique on the Central Coast as it is the largest tiered seating venue available. Because of this, it is a sought after venue for many different activities including orchestral groups, touring and locally produced plays, rock concerts, comedies and musicals.
19 locals recommend
Laycock Street Theatre
5 Laycock St Laycock Street Theatre is unique on the Central Coast as it is the largest tiered seating venue available. Because of this, it is a sought after venue for many different activities including orchestral groups, touring and locally produced plays, rock concerts, comedies and musicals.
View and buy Ken Duncan's stunning landscape photographs from around the world, captured in full panoramic format.
53 locals recommend
Ken Duncan Gallery
414 The Entrance RdView and buy Ken Duncan's stunning landscape photographs from around the world, captured in full panoramic format.
Essentials
Closest major supermarket although there is also Woolworths and Aldi a few blocks further along.
38 locals recommend
Coles Umina Beach
4 Oscar StClosest major supermarket although there is also Woolworths and Aldi a few blocks further along.
Ocean Beach Dry Cleaners & Coin Op Laundrette
1 Oscar StWoolworths Umina
275 Trafalgar AvenueALDI
Bayside DriveClosest bottle shop is 1km down the hill.
They also sell basics such as milk and bread etc.
Cellarbrations Umina
357 Ocean Beach RdClosest bottle shop is 1km down the hill.
They also sell basics such as milk and bread etc.
Blooms The Chemist
286 West StOpen Mon - Sun 9am -6pm
Entertainment & Activities
Unusual local cinema showing latest releases at reasonable prices.
104 locals recommend
Cinema Paradiso
189 Ocean View RdUnusual local cinema showing latest releases at reasonable prices.
TreeTop Adventure Park offers a unique experience high in the tree tops, where participants can slide down Flying Foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor!
115 locals recommend
TreeTops Central Coast
1 Red Hill RdTreeTop Adventure Park offers a unique experience high in the tree tops, where participants can slide down Flying Foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor!
Offering the best day out on Brisbane Waters with our drive yourself hire fleet.
Whether you are an expert boatie visiting or never been out in a boat before, they can offer a complete package.
25 locals recommend
Anderson's Boatshed
3A Petit StOffering the best day out on Brisbane Waters with our drive yourself hire fleet.
Whether you are an expert boatie visiting or never been out in a boat before, they can offer a complete package.
Aiming to bring quality film to a discerning audience in the classic surroundings of a unique sandstone theatre.
141 locals recommend
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca DrAiming to bring quality film to a discerning audience in the classic surroundings of a unique sandstone theatre.
Adventure activities takes place on this scenic 3000 acre wilderness property situated in a deep valley in the Central Coast’s beautiful hinterland region.
Adventure activities include horse riding, quad biking, kayaking, abseiling and LASER skirmish.
53 locals recommend
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
69 Cooks RdAdventure activities takes place on this scenic 3000 acre wilderness property situated in a deep valley in the Central Coast’s beautiful hinterland region.
Adventure activities include horse riding, quad biking, kayaking, abseiling and LASER skirmish.