To Do
Swimming
The stunning and protected bay at Pearl Beach with its long sandy beach is a great swimming location for everyone. The salt water pool set into the rock face allows you to swim laps at your leisure, or have the peace of mind that the children are in a safe area.Tennis and Bowls
Two courts and a bowling green are available for hire in the Opal Close Reserve. Everything needed for a game of bowls is supplied. Casual booking rate is approximately $8.00 per hour.Call Ruth on 02 4341 8817 for more information.
Walks
Stunning walks are abundant throughout the National Park. For an energetic walk, head to the waterfall or hike through the National Park to Patonga. For those that like to meander, the Arboretum is at the end of Crystal Avenue and is only a few minutes walk from our front door. The local bushwalking group, 'Plodders', meet regularly in Pearl Beach.Call Yvonne on 02 4341 7537 for details.
Cafes and Restaurants
A licensed restaurant, a great cafe and a well stocked general store are all located on the beach front. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the food and service are great!Mah Jong
Fancy a game? Join in on Mondays at 3pm - Cost is $1.50 per session with afternoon tea provided.Call Pam and Tony Power for more information on 02 4341 1243
Tai Chi
Now you are really on holidays! Call Pam on 02 4341 1243Craft Group
This group is keen - they don't even break for holidays! They meet on the 2nd and the 4th Tuesday of the month between 1.30pm and 4.30pm.Call Gloria on 02 4342 1459
Playgroup
Meets Wednesday's (except school holidays) from 10.15 - 12.15pm.Call Colleen on 02 4342 7182
Discussion Group
For a lively discussion on interesting topics, this group meets every Thurdsay fortnight.Call Elva on 02 4341 5100
Movie Theatre
"Cinema Paradiso" at Ettalong. Call 02 4342 4666Ettalong Markets
Saturday's and Sunday's at the Corner of Schnapper and Ocean View Roads, Ettalong.Call 02 4342 5451 or visit www.ettalongbeach.net.
Golf
Everglades Country Club for Golf and special entertainment evenings at Dunban Road, Woy Woy. Call 02 4341 1866Horseriding
Glenworth Valley Horseriding, 69 Cooks Road, Peats Ridge. Open 7 days a week and rides leave at 10am, 12noon and 2pm. Call 02 4375 1222 or visit www.glenworth.com.auAbseiling and Climbing
Central Coast Bushworks - specialise in novice to expert. Call 02 4363 2028Water Sports
Buzzy Boats Watersports, Gosford - For parasailing, waterskiing etc.Call 0414 431 199
Motorcycle Tours
Beautiful Noise Motorcycle Tours - Harley Davidson tours on the Central Coast.Call 02 4368 2562 or 0416 258 155
Other Places to Visit
If you want a "day" out, why not drive to Patonga (10 minutes) then catch the ferry to Palm Beach where the surf is up and there's some good restaurants....or why not take a tranquil cruise along the Hawkesbury River.Daily scenic cruise departures from:
* Palm Beach to Bobbin Head 11:00am (via Patonga)
* Patonga to Bobbin Head at 11:30am
On weekends and school holidays there are additional trips to Patonga:
* Departing Palm Beach for Patonga 9:00am - 11:00am - 3:45pm
* Departing Patonga for Palm Beach 9:30am - 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Tickets are available on board from the crew.
Contact: Tel: 02 9997 4815 Fax: 02 99189533
email: pbhrc@bizland.com web: www.tagtag.com/pbhrc
Palm Beach - Ettalong ferry service. Call 02 9918 2747.