
Umina Beach
88kms · 87 mins by car
110kms · 92 mins by car
17,372 population (2021 Census)
South of Ettalong is the residential area known as Umina, said to mean 'repose'.
Umina is a popular destination for holiday seekers on the Central Coast situated south of Gosford.
Umina borders Brisbane Waters National Park where you can experience around 12,000ha of spectacular rugged sandstone country including Aboriginal engravings, bushwalking tracks, wildflowers and wildlife.
Attractions
Umina's long sandy beach is one of Central Coast 's most popular beaches for families, ideal for swimming and surfing.
Nearby Mt. Ettalong Lookout offers spectacular panoramic views of Umina and Ettalong as well as south across Broken Bay down to Palm Beach. Don't forget your camera.
History
Umina was established as a holiday resort town in 1917 connecting to Woy Woy train station by a motor service.
See also:
- Avoca Beach
- Bateau Bay
- Brooklyn
- Budgewoi
- Cams Wharf
- Canton Beach
- Catherine Hill Bay
- Copacabana
- Erina
- Ettalong Beach
- Forresters Beach
- Gosford
- Hardys Bay
- Killcare
- Kincumber
- Lake Macquarie
- Long Jetty
- Norah Head
- Patonga
- Pearl Beach
- Shelly Beach
- Terrigal
- The Entrance
- Toukley
- Tuggerah
- Umina
- Wagstaffe
- Woy Woy
- Wyong
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