Patonga is a tranquil seaside village situated on the edge of recessed Brisk Bay near the mouth of the Hawkesbury River. Its calm, pleasant, relatively quiet and waters face in a south-easterly direction across to West Head, Pittwater and Barrenjoey.

Patonga and Pearl Beach make up two of the most southern coastal points of the Central Coast. This area has the potential to evoke feelings of isolation, yet is only a scenic 20 minute drive from Gosford. Great for families where the young ones can swim at beaches that provide little swell, as well as in an ocean rock pool at the southern end of Pearl Beach. Patonga and Pearl Beach offer many picnicking and fishing opportunities, while enjoying the views of the picturesque surrounding Brisbane Water National Park. These quaint communities are very popular for house rentals, but get in early for Christmas and summer bookings and make a reservation at the divine Pearl's on the Beach Restaurant.


Recreational facilities and infrastructure include a sports oval, a public boat ramp to the eastern end of the village, a public wharf and a two-hectare camping and caravan park located at the southern end of the village (accessed by Patonga and Bay Streets). The wharf is also used by commercially operated ferries providing services on the Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay. The Patonga Camping Ground is operated by Gosford City Council. Families especially take advantage of the tranquil setting afforded by the sandy creek foreshore, beach, and the opportunity for canoeing, boating, fishing and hiking. The camping ground includes two tennis courts, modern amenities, sheltered BBQ facilities, and one of the two play grounds for children in Patonga.