About the Umina Beach Village area
Umina Beach is surrounded by the clear fresh waters of Broken Bay, Brisbane Waters, the Hawkesbury River & National Park.
Looking over Palm Beach & 'Summer Bay' Umina boasts two beaches, Ocean Beach & Umina Beach, connected to each other with Pearl Beach a nice stroll around the headland to the south.
Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, award-winning attractions, Umina Beach is popular with holiday-makers & day-trippers. There are activities & accommodation options for everyone. View some images of the beaches here...
Umina Beach boasts easy access to a number of secluded beaches, bays and great towns
- Bouddi National Park
- Brisbane Waters
- Empire Bay & Ettalong
- Hawkesbury River
- Killcare Beach
- Maitland Bay
- Patonga Beach
- Pearl Beach
- Woy Woy
Local Attractions in & around Umina Beach
| Local Attractions | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Reptile Park | 9-5pm 7 days (closed Xmas), Pacific Hwy, Somersby | 4340 1022 |
| Bluetongue Stadium | Grahame Park, Pacific Highway & Dane Drv, Gosford | 4337 2500 |
| Everglades Golf & Country Club | Dunban Road, Woy Woy | 4341 1866 |
| Gosford Racecourse | Racecourse Road, Gosford | 4325 0461 |
| Gosford Showground | Racecourse Road, Gosford | 4323 4423 |
| Mt Penang Gardens | Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong | 4340 1002 |
| Crommelin Native Arboretum | A tranquil flora sanctuary on Crystal Ave, Pearl Beach | 4332 3400 |
| Tuggerah Lakes Golf Course | A great golf course on Shelly Beach Rd, Shelly Beach | 4332 3400 |
Local History of Umina Beach Village
Umina derived its name from the Aboriginal word meaning - Place of sleep
The Woy Woy and Umina district was home to the Aboriginal Guringai tribe. This tribe stretched from the north side of Sydney Harbour, north through Pittwater and Brisbane Water, to southern Lake Macquarie
Expedition into 'The Peninsula' by white inhabitants is first noted in March 1788 when Governor Arthur Phillip landed in Ettalong Beach.
In June 1789, a thorough investigation of Brisbane Waters was conducted. A rest stop was made at Ettalong before the group passed through 'The Rip' to Brisbane waters.
On return, the group camped at Ettalong Beach before sailing to Dangar Island in the Hawkesburry River.
