Umina Beach Village Festivals, Events & Local Attractions
Umina Beach has a number of attractions for families & friends looking for the perfect short break away, day trip or ideal setting to take time to relax. After a nice morning swim at the beach or lazy brunch with the paper, consider the many things Umina has to offer!
Take in a round of golf, surf lesson, stroll along the waterways or through a National Park, before grabbing a bite with friends & a bit of retail therapy - Umina Beach is an enjoyable experience for all.
The area is home to stunning waterways, National Parks & beaches - ideal for young families or those wanting to unwind. Many activities around Umina Beach can be enjoyed within walking distance. Whether it's relaxing at the beach, having fun on the water, getting back to nature or enjoying fresh local cuisine - Umina Beach Village is great place to start!
Umina Beach Village's surrounding areas boast a number of events & festivals throughout the year including the Patonga Jazz Festival, Surf regatta's, local Oyster Festival & more.
Upcoming Umina Beach Village Events & Festivals
2010 Australian Springtime Flora Festival
An award-winning event & one of the most popular flora events in Australia.
Among the 300+ flora displays and landscaped garden settings will be associated suppliers to provide visitors with a total picture of outdoor and garden lifestyle.
WHEN: September 2010 WHERE: Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong
W www.florafestival.com.au
2010 Coaster Festival
Coaster is a 15+ (MA) music festival and is the place to be for anyone who loves their music, arts and the outdoors.
Pioneering and reinforcing the strong music, arts and creative culture of the region, Coaster is now one of the major events of the year on the Central Coast calendar. Coaster would like to extend the invitation to a select few thousand of you to come and join their party.
Featuring: Cypress Hill, Birds of Tokyo, Art vs Science, Bluejuice, Basement Birds, Silversun Pickups, Cloud Control, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Boy and Bear, Illy, Spit syndicate, The Aston shuffle, The Holidays, Slow Down Honey, The Chemist, City Riots and more to be announced.
WHEN: September 25 WHERE: Gosford Showground, Gosford
W www.coasterfestival.com.au TIX www.oztix.com.au
2010 Patonga Blues Across The Bay
The 9th annual Blues Across the Bay held on a Saturday around November 2010.
This small event has secured itself as one of the annual highlights on the Central Coast calendar.
WHEN: November 2010 WHERE: Broken Bay Recreation Centre
W www.patongablues.com E patongablues@bigpond.com
2010 Brisbane Water Oyster Festival
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival showcases the beautiful waterways of the Peninsula & the local oyster farm's produce.
A day of fun live entertainment, street performances, beach & Surf Club activities, Outrigger races & the 'How Many Oysters can you Eat in 30 Seconds' challenge.
WHEN: November 2010 WHERE: Ettalong Beach Waterfront
W www.oysterfestival.com.au
2010 Umina Beach Festival
The 2010 Umina Beach Festival helps celebrates all the local area has to offer at this time of year. A great family fun day with activities around the surf clubs and West Street
Starting at around 11.00am and going through to 5.00pm in the afternoon. West Street will become a day of music, local fare, artistic displays & exhibitions.
WHEN: December 2010 WHERE: Umina Beach Village
The surrounding local area also has a range of activities to entertain including - surfing, diving & great fishing. There are ferry tours around the Hawkesbury, Brisbane Waters & Palm Beach, as well as boat hire facilities.
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 |
2011 Ettalong Outrigger Festival
The Festival brings people together to appreciate Islander and Aboriginal cultures, local artisans, entertainers & organisations.
The 2 day event is steadily building into the largest regatta in Australia, bringing spectators and competitors from overseas.
WHEN: March 2011 WHERE: Ettalong Foreshore
W www.thebigfish.com.au
Opera in the Arboretum - Pearl Beach
Australia's leading opera stars to perform at Pearl Beach 2010!
Soprano, Amelia Farrugia will perform at next year's Opera in the Arboretum on March 20th at Pearl Beach. Last year's Opera in the Arboretum 2009, raised $15,000 for Telstra Child Flight, with over 800 people in attendance.
WHEN: March, 2011 WHERE: Crommelin Native Arboretum
W opera.pearl-beach.com T 4341 6004
Gosford Regional Show
Visitors to the Show will enjoy all aspects of this family Event.
Competitions include Art, Lapidary, Bees, Cat Show, Schools Competition, Display of Farm animals, Cake Decorating & other sections. Ring Events for Show Horses & Riders will be held on the Arena from 8.30am to 3.00pm on both days.
WHEN: May, 2011 WHERE: Gosford Showground
W gosfordshowground.com.au T 0412 436 246
2011 Australian Songwriters Conference
A unique opportunity for song-writers wanting to improve their craft
Spend four days in an intimate peer-driven environment where you can learn to become a better songwriter, pitch to attending Publishers, work with hit producers in an on-site studio, perform in the ASC Open Mics & network with professionals.
WHEN: June, 2011 WHERE: Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort
W australiansongwritersconference.com.au T 0412 149 094
Previous Umina Beach Village Festivals
2009 Umina Beach Festival & Christmas Carols
12 December 2009 saw the first Umina Beach Festival along with Bremen's Patisserie & Pie Shop's - 20th anniversary Pie Festival & evening carols on the Beach.
A combined Christmas & pie loving extravaganza, from 11am - 5 that afternoon, West Street was closed off for a day of live music, pie-eating, performances & art.
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 |
The area is only a short 10 minute trip to Bluetongue Stadium which has a number of local & international sporting matches played there - See their events calendar to help plan the timing of your visit to the area.
Some good places to start from
| Starting Points | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Scuba Shack Charters | Diving the Central Coast and Northern Sydney | 0419 012 823 |
| Gosford Diving Services | 308 Trafalgar Avenue, Umina Beach | 4342 1855 |
| Umina Bait & Tackle | 5 Leslie Street, Umina Beach | 4341 1686 |
