Known for its waterways, lagoons and beaches, Ettalong Beach offer safe swimming for young families. The beach is near Bouddi and Brisbane Water National Parks. A popular weekend market operates there, offering all kinds of local goods. Ettalong Beach itself is the natural eastward continuation of Umina Beach and Ocean Beach.
Where is it?: Ettalong Beach is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, south of Woy Woy on Brisbane Water at the point where it meets Broken Bay, about 80 km north of Sydney.
Ettalong Beach, along with its neighbouring seaside suburbs of Woy Woy, Umina, Patonga and exclusive Pearl Beach, occupies an area of the Central Coast known as The Peninsula.�� No matter where you go on the Peninsula, you usually find the sun shining down on sparkling water, your personal invitation from Mother Nature. Anderson's Boat Shed hires a range of watercraft including BBQ pontoons which are perfect for group entertaining out on the water. Central Coast Ferries operates a local hourly ferry service between Woy Woy, Saratoga, Davistown and Empire Bay daily. Take the opportunity to disembark at Illoura Reserve and enjoy a stroll around the seaside township of Davistown. Exclusive to the Christmas school holidays, you can enjoy the two and half hour cruise on the Cockatoo Ferry from Woy Woy to Ettalong via Saratoga, Hardys Bay and Wagstaffe - or set your own pace and paddle a kayak around pristine waterways and inlets.
The Peninsula provides a great choice of sheltered and patrolled beaches ideal for swimming. Climb Mount Ettalong for spectacular views over beaches, Broken Bay, Lion Island and Pittwater. Head down to Pearl Beach and explore the Crommelin Native Arboretum, the region's native botanic garden. Throughout the Peninsula you will find an assortment of accommodation options to suit your travelling style and budget. From luxury beachfront resorts to full service holiday parks, whatever your choice you will never be far away from a beach, an inlet or a sheltered waterway.
Ferry Service: Ettalong Beach is serviced by The Palm Beach Ferry, which traverses four waterways from Pittwater, Broken Bay, the entrance to the Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Waters. Passing between the heads of Barrenjoey Headland and Box Head ensures that no two journeys are ever the same. One day there might be some swell, and the next day a millpond. Enjoy the opportunity to see the wildlife from Birds to Fairy Penguins, Turtles to Seals, and Dolphins to Whales. Once at these destinations there are lots of activities to keep you busy for aslong as you want to stay. Palm Beach Ferries depart Palm Beach at Barrenjoey Road and travel to Wagstaff, departing at the end of Mulhall Street before heading off to Ettalong.
Broken Bay
Broken Bay is a large inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The bay comprises three arms, being the prominent estuary of the Hawkesbury River in the west, Pittwater to the south, and Brisbane Water to the north. The entrance to Broken Bay lies between the northern Box Head and Barrenjoey Head to the south.
Brisbane Water is a meandering waterway to the north of Broken Bay. It loops past St. Huberts, Rileys and Pelican Islands and opens out in a wider expanse near Gosford. Entry to Brisbane Water, around Lion Island and West Head, can be quite squally and the water choppy, but the views of the shoreline are magnificent.
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