It is recorded that Pearl Beach (believed to have been officially named in 1921) was first visited on the 2nd March, 1792 when Governor Arthur Phillip made an expedition by water to inspect land in the large bay (so named Broken Bay after the broken appearance of the surrounding land) mentioned in the chronicles of Captain James Cook.  Landfall was not made by Capt. Phillip's expedition as although the natives appeared friendly, their numbers discouraged him and that night slept in their long boat. It is popularly believed that in 1928, a Mr Clive Staples , developed and subdivided the area and offered the land for sale as the "Pearl Beach Estate". Almost all of the village streets are named after a gem stone.

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 to Hornsby and then, via the Sydney-Newcastle (F3) freeway (Toll Free)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"
  
• 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 (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 head land. Mt.Ettalong Road becomes Patonga Drive
  
• 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"
  
• Follow Pearl Beach Drive to the bottom of the hill; a give-way sign is at the intersection of Diamond Road
  

Click image for larger map of Pearl Beach

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.

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, especially being on the look-out for small children and the elderly.

Dogs on Pearl Beach

Your pets are welcome to holiday in our part of paradise.
Obeying the Council posted signs for the exercising of dogs is appreciated as is the collection of your pets droppings for disposal in the Council provided orange-lidded bins located at the northern Coral Crescent beach entrance/exit and the Agate Avenue beach entrance/exit.

These small considerations will ensure everyone enjoys the beauty of Pearl Beach.

Gosford City Council Rangers randomly patrol the beach and fines may be issued for failure to comply with the posted dog exercising ordinance signs.

Dog exercise area map...       Click image to enlarge

Pearl Beach Neighbourhood Watch

New Co-ordinator for Pearl Beach - Cathy and Peter Talty.

Cathy and Peter Talty moved to the community of Pearl Beach as permanent residents in 2005.

The Neighbourhood Watch programme is to support the total community - residents, holiday house owners, and of course, holiday makers so that Pearl Beach is a safer place.

Pearl Beach residents and visitors alike are encouraged to continue their vigilance and report any observed or perceived threats to persons or property to the appropriate Emergency Service by phone to -Tel:   0 0 0   or   1 1 2   (from GSM Mobile phones)

For more information about Pearl Beach Neighborhood Watch, contact Pearl Beach co-ordinator -
Cathy TaltyTel:   02 4342 4578 or Email: Pearl Beach Neighbourhood Watch

Bush Fire
This information also appears on the ABOUT Pearl Beach page

Pearl Beach is surrounded by the Brisbane Waters National Park which is an ever present threat for bush fires. Although rare, Pearl Beach is not immune from such occurances. Being aware of this and what precautions to take to prevent and deal with bush fires is essentional knowledge for resident and visitor alike.

Please be aware of the following -

REPORT ALL FIRES -

  OR Tel:    112    (GSM Mobile phones)

LOCAL BUSH FIRE EVACUATION MUSTER POINT...

BUSH FIRE "What to do" CHECKLIST...

Upon entering the village via Pearl Beach Drive, you will observe the local BUSH FIRE WARNING sign erected adjacent to the intersection of Pearl Beach Drive and Diamond Road. During the summer months this sign is updated daily or as required in response to any current bushfire threat.

This what the sign looks like... Click image to enlarge

This is what it means...  Click image to enlarge

Bush Fire Warning Advices

A bush fire warning siren is installed at the Pearl Beach fire station in the southern area of Pearl Beach. Tested during August 2009, the siren when sounded proved it could not be heard satisfactorily indoors nor outdoors in many parts of the village. Pearl Beach Progress Association's FireWise committee is looking into the matter.

When a Bush Fire Alert is advised, bush fire warning advices will be transmitted on local radio stations. A wise precation is to have a portable AM/FM radio (with fresh batteries installed) to listen to such bulletins.

ABC Central Coast 92.5 Mhz will broadcast Emergency bulletins, usually preceeded by the Standard Emergency Warning Signal.

Click image to hear siren.

See also - ABC Emergency and 92.5 ABC Central Coast for more information.

Act now! Take a Bush Fire Household Assessment NOW - click here

NSW Fire Brigade.  55 Trafalgar Street, Umina.    Tel:  4344 6293   

Current contact - Secretary/Training Officer & Senior Deputy Captain -    pearlbeach@rfs.org.au
Postal Address - P.O. Box 3, Pearl Beach. NSW 2257

Meets on a regular basis and a report is presented at each Pearl Beach Progress Association meeting.

For further information about Pearl Beach - see General Information