About
About Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach, the most beautiful beach-side village on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. True to its name, Pearl Beach is a 'Gem' located on the western shoreline of Broken Bay, sharing the peninsula with nearby Patonga. Pearl Beach was assigned 'suburb' status by the Geographical Names Board of NSW on 25 October 1991. Pearl Beach is a unique exception when compared with other areas of the Central Coast where rapid growth has been the norm over the past thirty-odd years.
Residences have been constructed to blend in with the local vegetation which, over the years, has been maintained mostly in its original pristine condition. The appearance to most visitors to our village is one of bushland with houses rather than the expected opposite.
The area is home or a weekend retreat for some of Sydney's media personalities and busy executives and their families. Today, according to the most recent census, Pearl Beach is home to just over about five hundred and forty plus persons and made up of 140 families. There are just over 637 properties in the village of which all are private dwellings.
Coming to Pearl Beach to visit a resident, family or an acquaintance; for a family vacation, a romantic weekend retreat or just for a day or two's break from the city bustle , you may rest assured you'll always be made to feel welcome.
Getting to Pearl Beach
- GPS co-ordinates - 33°32'31" S 151°18'29" E
Visitors to Pearl Beach can travel via various means of transport and routes...
By road from the Sydney (approx. 95 Kilometres - travel time approx. 60 to 90 minutes);
- Travel to Hornsby and then, via the Toll-free Sydney-Newcastle - M1 Pacific Motorway (formerly F3) towards Newcastle
- Crossing over the Hawkesbury Bridge and the Mooney Mooney Bridge. After crossing the Mooney Mooney Bridge and up the hill, travel in the left lane and take the next exit on the left – Kariong Interchange
- On entering the Kariong interchange exit, sign post indicates - "Gosford, Woy Woy, Terrigal, Pacific Hwy. and Route 83"
- Keep in the right lane; at the third set of traffic lights (just past the Shell service station) turn to the right into Woy Woy Road<
- Follow Woy Woy Road for about 13-kilometres (mostly 80-kph) until you cross the main northern railway line at a boom-gate crossing
- Proceed straight ahead to the roundabout (there's a Shell and a BP service station at roundabout intersection), turn to the right onto Ocean Beach Road
- Follow Ocean Beach Road until the next roundabout; turn right (McDonald's on the left and there’s another Shell service station on right) and onto Sydney Avenue
- The sign post reads - "Pearl Beach, Patonga"
- Follow Sydney Road (later, becomes Mt.Ettalong Road) as it winds around the back of Ocean Beach, bear left at another small roundabout and continue on towards the headland. Mt.Ettalong Road becomes Patonga Drive (Patonga Drive is a narrow two-lane carriageway separated by a double unbroken line - Beware of cyclists)
- There is a hair-pin bend; continue to the top of the hill past the water reservoir entrance on your left
- Take the next turning on the left. This is Pearl Beach Drive where the sign post (erected on the right side of the road, says "Pearl Beach" (Pearl Beach Drive is a narrow two-lane carriageway separated by a double unbroken line - Beware of cyclists)
- Follow Pearl Beach Drive to the bottom of the hill; a give-way sign is at the intersection of Diamond Road.
By Rail from Sydney, take Inter-City rail services from Central or Strathfield Stations to Woy Woy.
Bus services operate from Woy Woy Station via Umina and Ettalong.
Taxis are also available from Woy Woy Station.
Map of Pearl Beach Village
Area Speed Limit
Whilst holiday maker's and visitors to Pearl Beach are warmly welcomed, it should be remembered that the speed limit in the village is 50 kilometres per hour.
Unnecessary vehicle noise is not appreciated or legal and unmarked Police vehicles continually patrol the area, more especially during holiday periods.
Drivers should be alert at all times for pedestrians and bicycle riders using the by-ways of Pearl Beach, particularly being on the look-out for small children and the elderly.
Beach Facilities
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Yes | Easy access to beach at several locations |
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Yes | Dogs are permitted on beach |
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NO | Dogs NOT permitted in the Crommelin Native Arboretum |
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Yes | Safe swimming beach subject to sea conditions |
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Yes | Ocean Rock Pool at southern end of beach |
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NO | Pearl Beach is NOT a Lifesaver patrolled beach |
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Yes | Public Toilets serve also as change area |
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NO | Medical facilities are NOT available |
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There is NO Boat Ramp |
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Yes | Kite flying permitted |
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NO | Drone flying NOT permitted |
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Yes | Modern, safe children's play area |
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Yes | Beach showers provided |
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Yes | Restaurant and Café |
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Yes | Benches and Picnic Tables provided (limited) |
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NO | On-site Picnic Barbeques are NOT provided |
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Yes | Refuse Bins provided at most beach access points |
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NO | Fires at any time are NOT PERMITTED |
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Yes | Parking spaces available on Pearl Parade |
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NO | Camping facilities do not exist |
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NO | Parking and/or on-site facilities are not provided or exist |
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NO | Parking and/or on-site facilities are not provided or exist |
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NO | Bicycles PROHIBITED in Crommelin Native Arboretum |
Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group
The Pearl Beach Progress Association, with community involvement and assistance, has established a community safety advisory group. The group, now known as the Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group (PBSAG), has been instrumental in the procurement, installation and maintenance of vital life saving equipment at the beach front and other locations in Pearl Beach.
A vital part of the PBSAG initiative has been the organised CPR / Defibrillator and Beach Safety courses and demonstrations as well as half day and full day accredited First Aid Courses with the assistance of Surf Life Saving NSW. The map of safety equipment locations in Pearl Beach is shown below.
The Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group additionally has initiated a program, called Neighbour Alert. They have established a community group who will work together in a bush fire emergency, providing timely information and/or access to information for residents about any bush fire/s that may impact upon or are affecting Pearl Beach.
