Triple fun of Umina, Pearl and Patonga Beach

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So make sure you have your gear well equipped..."}]},{"address":"Woy Woy NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-33.49,"longitude":151.32},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"You need to get off at Woy Woy station. You will pass the beautiful sight of Hawkesbury river which I have been quite used to seeing on my trips. "},{"type":"text","content":"It’s advisable to use the bogs or loo at the station because you won’t find any toilets on the way till you reach Pearl Beach. "},{"metadata":{"width":1280,"height":720},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_1_2.mp4?alt=media&token=be781c5a-d1fe-4aff-b3d1-fc70b70a2096"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_1_3.png?alt=media&token=00d6167a-8579-4e87-af5a-6db2c99dfaa9"}]},{"address":"Umina Beach NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-33.518,"longitude":151.31},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"You need to catch a bus from Woy Woy station to reach here. The bus ride to the south end of Umina Beach takes around 15 minutes. Check google maps for exact timings and TripViewLite app as well."},{"type":"text","content":"Walking along the rocks at Umina Beach can be slightly risky during high tide, so be cautious. It is advisable to set off along the footpath beside the main road to Patonga to where the under cliff track to Pearl beach starts."},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_2_2.png?alt=media&token=a7c2171f-d2e3-45a7-899a-c4653c3aed60"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_2_3.png?alt=media&token=193a9ab8-8451-4e09-9e72-27ea836c5332"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_2_4.png?alt=media&token=0dace63d-085b-48a7-8bfa-c6738efcac2a"},{"type":"text","content":"It’s a straightforward walk around the face of Mt Ettalong looming above. Lion island can be seen in the background."},{"type":"text","content":""},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":548},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_2_7.png?alt=media&token=fd0afaee-350d-475b-9687-a6d1df1107f6"}]},{"address":"Pearl Beach NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-33.542,"longitude":151.308},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"This is the second beach that you will encounter in this bush walk. You need to carry on the same track from Umina beach to get here. Be wary of the small rock platforms and huge boulders. Watch your footsteps."},{"type":"text","content":"I’m not aware that swimming is allowed here or not as I didn’t see any swimmers here may be due to the cold weather."},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_2.png?alt=media&token=2063e78a-4d59-4dbd-8972-43a267d21d4c"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_3.png?alt=media&token=9ee5f547-6a56-4661-af50-aabc317e2879"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":828},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_4.png?alt=media&token=e007ef2b-62b2-4ba7-800c-7f6237e36802"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_5.png?alt=media&token=07648c07-aadf-4eb6-a663-1e1d09f3efd3"},{"type":"text","content":"If you walk further ahead for 700 metres you will reach the Crommelin Arboretum which is a botanic garden for trees."},{"type":"text","content":"From here you need to set off along the dirt road towards the Sydney University field station from where a bush track sets off up the hill to the Patonga fire trail. It’s very important to read the signs for directions."},{"type":"text","content":"This is an easy track to follow. You will reach on top to Warrah Lookout. The lookout provides great views over the Hawkesbury river estuary, Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Head."},{"type":"text","content":"If you keep following down the steep track you will reach the north end of the Patonga beach."},{"type":"text","content":"I spotted a Masked Lapwing bird also known as the spur winged plover while taking the trail. Kindly don’t disturb them as they can be quite aggressive to intruders specially when they are protecting their offsprings."},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":828},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_10.png?alt=media&token=a9e1e270-0b0d-4695-8f99-0e50c457a538"},{"metadata":{"width":1920,"height":1080},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_12.mp4?alt=media&token=c4f7af30-e309-4879-9e07-00b53c6d5f44"},{"metadata":{"width":1920,"height":1080},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_12.mp4?alt=media&token=076ac3d5-2709-4008-bf1e-83741eacee79"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":618},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_14.png?alt=media&token=955e0659-7ee1-4ae9-bad0-2fd5472aecaf"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_15.png?alt=media&token=e5bd9c53-4e10-4c5f-a01a-a3a8c02e369d"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":548},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_3_16.png?alt=media&token=c1d4b81f-d94a-4386-a06e-81d28a6f61b7"}]},{"address":"Patonga Beach, Patonga NSW, Australia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-33.5553667,"longitude":151.2687204},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Head for the cricket Pavillon to refresh yourself. You can have your lunch here. Patonga beach waters is really calm with still waters. Charge up because you need to walk all the way back the same journey to reach Woy Woy station."},{"type":"text","content":"We went all the way along the Patonga Fire trail to crystal avenue instead of the bush track via the uni field station."},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_4_2.png?alt=media&token=7619e0e4-5956-409a-8f6e-e435cf238475"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_4_3.png?alt=media&token=d3d92054-c573-4f3b-a2eb-f8c95990576d"},{"metadata":{"width":826,"height":620},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_4_4.png?alt=media&token=15d94a34-0f53-4b0a-b01b-01cac7e26ce6"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_4_5.png?alt=media&token=a8cb1354-b1eb-4fbe-b8aa-30e22ced2854"},{"metadata":{"width":824,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FJRlr71MKuXr8z6dKZT6K%2Fstop_4_5.png?alt=media&token=cc040884-5f0e-4940-9fef-76072c302eb4"}]}]