Umina Beach ( ) is a

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within the

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on the Central Coast of

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, Australia. Umina Beach is situated north of

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and south of

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. Umina Beach is locally known on the Central Coast as being on 'The Peninsula' (or 'Woy Woy Peninsula'). A natural

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that includes the towns of Umina Beach,

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, Blackwall, Booker Bay and Ettalong Beach. Moving from north to south, Umina Beach begins where Woy Woy and Blackwall end: at Veron Road and Gallipoli Avenue. Umina Beach is the most populated suburb on the Central Coast. Umina22576

Geography

Umina Beach has one unbroken sand

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that has been divided in name only: Umina Beach (south western section) and Ocean Beach (north eastern section). Both beaches have their own Surf Life Saving Club (refer to Sports Clubs section). The only other type of

is located at Umina Point (Mt Ettalong), a

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headland that adjoins the south western end of Umina Beach. Umina Beach is geographically located on the north side of

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at the river mouth of

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. The formation of Umina Beach and 'The Peninsula' is due to sand deposition that has been influenced by (and not limited to)

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conditions, soil-binding

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formations (e.g.;

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, Barrenjoey and Umina Point), wave patterns and

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amplitude from the

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, Hawkesbury River and

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History

The word "Umina" was derived from the

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word meaning ''Place of sleep''. European entry to the region was first recorded in March 1788 when Governor Arthur Phillip landed with a party at Ettalong Beach. In June 1789, a more thorough investigation of Brisbane Water was conducted. A rest stop was made at Ettalong Beach before the group passed through 'The Rip' (a dangerous passage leading into Brisbane Water). On return, the party camped at Ettalong Beach before sailing to Dangar Island in the

.History of Woy Woy
at Central Coast Council The first land subdivision occurred in 1914 which led to the current commercial and residential centre. Umina Beach celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014.

Schools

Umina Beach is served by two public schools, Umina Public School (primary school)Umina Public School
Official website and

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(high school). Opened on 3 February 1956, Umina Public School's population approximates 800 students and 50 staff. It currently has 29 classes from kindergarten to year 6.

Business

Umina Beach town centre has been represented by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce since the late 1980s. It is affiliated with the NSW Business Chamber. The town centre is serviced by major retailers along with a number of local shops, takeaway restaurants and cafes. The town is also serviced by a number of medical and specialist practices, the Central Coast Council Library, and two service stations.

Transport

Umina Beach is well serviced by regular bus services (Busways) with connections to Woy Woy railway station and Gosford. The town centre is easily accessed with an efficient grid system of connecting roads with primary access from Ocean Beach Road, West Street and Barrenjoey Road.

Sports fields

Umina Oval, located at the southern end of Melbourne Avenue, is the

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for four pitch

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Central Coast Council Grounds and Seasonal Activities
Official website and

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. McEvoy Oval, located at the western end of McEvoy Avenue, is used for

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athletics, touch football and cricket.

Sports clubs

*Club Umina RSL

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Club is located in Melbourne Avenue, Umina Beach, within the Club Umina complex. Membership is available to ex and existing Servicemen of the Australian Defence Force and its allies who are financial members of both Club Umina and either Full or Associate Members of Merrylands RSL Club Sub-Branch. *Ocean Beach Malibu Club. *Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club is located at the southern end of Trafalgar Avenue, Umina Beach. *Ocean Beach Surfers Association. * Umina Beach "Bunnies" Rugby League Football Club is based at Umina Oval and play on the Col Gooley Field.Gosford City Council Media Release "Col Gooley Field official opening"
Official website The club is affiliated with the Central Coast Division of Country Rugby LeagueCentral Coast Division Rugby League
Official website (refer also to

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) within the

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. The Bunnies team sheet has included

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experience:

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in 1993 and

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as Captain-Coach in 2001. *Umina Boardriders. *Umina "Bunnies" Junior Rugby League Football Club is based at Umina Oval and play on the Col Gooley Field. The club is affiliated with the Central Coast Division Junior Rugby League which is part of the Central Coast Division of Country Rugby League (refer also to

) within the

. *Umina Beach "Bunnies" Netball Club are emotionally linked to Umina Junior Rugby League Football Club and do not have a physical presence in Umina Beach. The club conducts committee meetings at Woy Woy Leagues Club, Blackwall Road,

, has a postal address in Ettalong Beach and plays in the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Associations competition, located in Lagoon Street, Ettalong Beach. *Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club is located at the southern end of Ocean Beach Road, Umina Beach. *Umina "Devils" Cricket Club is based at Umina Oval and has 2

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. The main cricket field, Field 1, is located on the eastern side of the oval, on Col Gooley Field, and has multiple grass pitches. Field 2 is located on the western side of the oval and has one artificial

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. The club caters for both senior and junior players from 5 years of age. *Umina United "Eagles" Soccer Club is based at Umina Oval. The club caters for both senior and junior players from 5 years of age. The club is affiliated with

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. *Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics Centre is based at McEvoy Oval. The club is affiliated with Central Coast Little Athletics. The club caters for junior athletes from 6 years of age. Umina Beach is known as the home of "Upball"

Community Groups

*Umina Community GroupUmina Community Group
Official website– The Umina Community Group is committed to improving Umina Beach by providing a unified voice to lobby the Central Coast Council and government bodies.

Notable residents

Belinda Emmett Belinda Jane Emmett (12 April 1974 – 11 November 2006) was an Australian actress and singer. She was best known for her roles in the TV drama series ''Home and Away'' and '' All Saints'' as well as the sitcom '' Hey Dad..!''. She was married ...

(1974–2006), actress and singer, grew up in Umina Beach *

(born 1967), rugby league player and radio host * James Harrison OAM (1936–2025), blood donor whose plasma contained unusually strong and persistent anti-D antibodies *

Daniel Patrick Russell Daniel Patrick Russell is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles on stage, including the title role in ''Billy Elliot the Musical'' in the Australian production and Broadway tour. Early life Russell is from Umina Beach in New So ...

, actor * Dane Searls (1988–2011), BMX rider * Lance Solomon (1913–1989), painter in oils *

Eric Worrell Eric Arthur Frederic Worrell, MBE (27 October 1924 – 13 July 1987) was an Australian herpetologist, naturalist, science writer and zoo founder and director, known for establishing the Australian Reptile Park at Wyoming on the NSW Central Co ...

MBE (1924–1987), zoologist and writer

References

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