GENERAL

Pearl Beach is a unique exception in comparison with other areas of the Central Coast where rapid growth has been the norm over the past thirty years.  True to its name, Pearl Beach is a 'Gem' located on the western shoreline, sharing the peninsula with nearby Patonga. Residences have been constructed to blend with the local vegetation which, over the years, has been maintained mostly in its original pristine condition.  The result is that the appearance to the visitor is one of bushland with houses rather than the expected opposite.   The area is home to or a weekend retreat for many of Sydney's media personalities.

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.

Visitors to Pearl Beach travel via various travel means and routes.  By road from Sydney (approx. 95 Kilometres), driving north via the Sydney-Newcastle (F3) freeway, exiting at Gosford/Somersby turn-off Via Kariong  or West Gosford for Woy Woy.  At Woy Woy proceed via Umina.  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.  Taxis are also available from Woy Woy Station.

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 using the by-ways of Pearl Beach, especially being on the look-out for small children and the elderly.

You and 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.  to see dog exercise area map.

  CENTRAL COAST TOURISM

Central Coast Tourism Inc. provides visitor information both through their Visitor Information Centres and via their website.  

To visit the Central Coast Tourism website, Click-here.

Central Coast Tourism  offers a 24-hour reservation service via the Internet for accommodation, package-tours, attractions and adventure activities.  A Convention Bureau provides a service for conference organisers.

Visitor Information Centres.   Tel:  (02) 4385 4430

 Locations -
                      200 Mann Street, Gosford
                      Terrigal Drive, Terrigal
                      Marine Drive, The Entrance
                      The Boulevarde, Woy Woy

   GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL

Gosford City Council.  49 Mann Street, Gosford.  General Enquiries   Tel:  (02) 4325 8222

To visit Gosford City Council's web site    -  select Other then Links from menu bar above

Level 4 Water Restrictions - apply from 1st October 2006 until further notice.
Click here for current information

Library -

Central Library is located at - Donnison Street, Gosford  Tel:   (02) 4348 9906

Branches

Woy Woy Branch Library.  Blackwall Road, Woy Woy   Tel:  (02) 4348 9906

Hours: M/Tu/Th/F  10am - 5pm  Wed 1pm - 8pm  Sa  9am - 4pm  Su  2pm - 5pm

Umina Branch Library.  West Street, Umina Beach   Tel:  (02)  4348 9906
(Located Cnr. West and Bullion Streets)

Hours: M/Tu/Th/F  10am - 5pm  Wed 1pm - 8pm  Sa  9am - 4pm  Su  2pm - 5pm

POLICE

In an Emergency   Tel:  0 0 0
(GSM Mobile phones Tel: 112)
[May not be able to access 112 from a CDMA mobile phone]

General Business...

Woy Woy Police.  49 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy.    Tel:  (02) 4379 7399  
 

Police Assistance Line -  Tel:  13 14 44


Crime Stoppers
 
In an Emergency   Tel:  1 8 0 0   3 3 3   0 0 0

AMBULANCE

In an Emergency   Tel:  0 0 0
(GSM Mobile phones Tel: 112)

NSW Ambulance.  Oceanview Road, Ettalong    Tel:  13 12 33
(Ambulance Stations may, on some occasions, be unattended)  

Ambulance Bookings.   Tel:  13 12 33
  

FIRE

TO REPORT ALL FIRES  Tel:  0 0 0
(GSM Mobile phones Tel: 112)

LOCAL BUSH FIRE EVACUATION MUSTER POINT...

Southern (Green point) end of beach    Click here for map

BUSH FIRE "What to do" CHECKLIST  Click here

General Business only...

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

Rural Fire Service.  Freecall  Tel:  1 8 0 0   0 4 9   9 3 3 

Local Fire Control Centre. Kariong.   Tel:  02 4340 2911

Pearl Beach Volunteer Bush fire Brigade
36 Emerald Avenue, Pearl Beach. NSW 2256

This selfless organisation keeps one and all safe at all times during the year but, more especially, during the summer bush fire season.

Donations are most welcome to assist this group maintain and update equipment thus ensuring  us, our loved one's and pets, and our property safety.

Monthly meeting is held at 1930 hrs (7:30pm) on the second Tuesday of each month at - 36 Emerald Avenue, Pearl Beach.

Volunteer Training - 1930 hrs (7:30pm) every Tuesday evening at -
36 Emerald Avenue, Pearl Beach.

FireWise meeting is held at each Neighbourhood Watch meeting.

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

SES  (State Emergency Service)

For assistance during Flood and storm emergencies   Tel:  13 25 00

General Business...

Gosford -     Tel:  (02) 4365 4055  
  

HOSPITALS

PUBLIC -

Gosford Hospital.  EMERGENCY/CASUALTY  Tel: (02) 4320 2111
Holden Street, Gosford  Tel: (02) 4320 2111 

Woy Woy Hospital.  Ocean Beach Road, Woy Woy  Tel: (02) 4344 8444
Note:  Woy Woy Hospital does not have Emergency or Casualty services

PRIVATE - 

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital.  21 Vidler Avenue, Woy Woy  Tel: (02) 44341 9522 

MEDICAL

POISONS INFORMATION SERVICE -

Emergency   (ALL hours)  Tel:  13 11 26


VENOMOUS BITES AND STINGS -

Important Information   Click here

VETERINARY SERVICES

Leslie Street Vet Clinic.  Leslie Street, Umina  Tel: (02) 44342 0500

Woy Woy Veterinary Hospital.  152 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy  Tel: (02) 4341 8146

Umina Veterinary Surgery.  168 West Street, Umina  Tel: (02) 4341 6599

Justices of the Peace

Pearl Beach -

Mr John Allan Hall     Tel:  0419 619 110

Mr Bruce Richard Stewart     Tel:  02 4342 0402

Mr John Suffern Walklate     Tel:  02 4342 1396

Mr Geoffrey Charles Miller     Tel:  02 43444 5442

Mr Vanlyn Jon Davy     Tel:  02 4342 0193

Mr Ian Charles Butler     Tel:  02 4342 5007

Ms Karen Wakefield     Tel:  02 4341 5265

For other areas, visit - www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au

SCHOOLS

PUBLIC - Primary

Umina - Umina Primary School.  Sydney Avenue, Umina   Tel: (02) 4341 1630 

Ettalong  - Ettalong Beach Primary School.  Karingi Street, Ettalong Tel: (02) 4341 3550
                    Infants Tel: (02) 4341 3655

Woy Woy - Woy Woy Primary School. Blackwall Road, Woy Woy  Tel: (02) 4341 3555   

                 - Woy Woy South Primary School. The School Mall, Woy Woy 
                    Tel: (02) 4341 1899
    
PUBLIC - High

Umina - Umina High School.  Veron Road, Umina   Tel: (02) 4341 9066
 
Woy Woy - Woy Woy High School.  Edward Street, Woy Woy   Tel: (02) 4341 1600 

PRIVATE - 

Umina - St. John the Baptist School.  21a Dulkara Road, Umina.  Tel: (02) 4341 0884   

N R M A

ROAD SERVICE   Tel:  13 11 11

BATTERIES & CAR ELECTRICS   TEL:   13 11 22

Nearest NRMA offices...

Gosford - 126 Erina Street, Gosford   Tel: (02) 4348 8910  

PEARL BEACH GENERAL STORE & CAFÉ

 
  1 Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach  Tel: (02) 4343 1222

General convenience store providing friendly personalised service.
Offers a selection of quality supermarket lines, meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, milk and other dairy items, ice creams, confectionery, toiletries, magazines and newspapers and a selection of minor hardware productions.  Fast food and sandwich bar.

Open daily - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu:   8am - 5pm
                       Fri:   8am - 7pm
                       Sat:   8am - 6pm

For more information - www.pearlbeachgeneralstore.com.au

SHOPPING CENTRES

UMINA

Umina local shopping area provides the nearest retail supermarket, chemist, food, newsagent and numerous other convenience stores and variety consumer outlets.  

WOY WOY

DEEPWATER PLAZA Shopping Centre.  Railway Street, Woy Woy  Tel: (02) 4342 1699

PENINSULA PLAZA Shopping Centre.  Blackwall Road, Woy Woy  

POST OFFICE

Umina -  Australia Post. West Street, Umina   Tel:  (02) 4341 1484

Pearl Beach -  Australia Post (Agency). 
Pearl Beach General Store & Café . 1 Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach Tel:  (02) 4343 1222

PUBLIC TELEPHONE

Pearl Beach -  Located on Pearl Parade adjacent to the Amenities Block and opposite Amethyst Avenue.  The public telephone once located on Coral Crescent at the corner of Agate Avenue was removed by Telstra mid-April, 2006. 
 

CINEMAS