Useful website for Singaporeans in Sydney

Useful website for Singaporeans in Sydney

One of our Singaporean friend has decided to set-up a website to give some useful information to Singaporeans in Sydney.

Please feel free to take a look:
http://singaporeansinsydney.weebly.com/

Singapore Club in Australia Advice: Buying a Car in Sydney Part 2 (Buying Car)

Singapore Club in Australia Advice: Buying a Car in Sydney Part 2 (Buying Car)

After reading our part one:
http://singaporeclubau.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/singapore-club-in-australia-advice.html

So you have decided to get the car of your choice.. here's part 2!!

So you have choose the car.. remember our previous advice:

• Make sure that the car is registered in the STATE that you are buying. Do not buy interstate cars.
• Do not buy the car if it's not registered even if it's velly cheap and seller say easy to register
• Make sure that the car has long "rego" or registration so that you no need to pay registration 1 or 2 weeks after buying the car.
• Check for "Australian Compliance plate", usually installed under the bonnet in additional to manufacturer's plate.

Buying 2nd Car in Sydney is really very easy 

For private sale, once you paid the seller, he will need to give you his "rego" papers, you will need to fill it in and go to your nearest RTA office to pay these fees. 

For buying from dealer, they will give you the rego papers and a pink slip.

Some examples of RTA office location are here:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/motorregistries/2000_popup.html

You will need to pay:

• Transfer Fee ~About $50 or 60??? (i think)
• Stamp Duty ~About 5% or 10% of your purchase value  (estimate only check link below)
• Late fees if you are late

Read more about it here:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/regotransfer/index.html

When you transfer the car to your name, you also transfer the CTP insurance to your name, this is for personal liability damage and compulsary. 

Transferring and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance

A vehicle's existing CTP insurance will be automatically transferred when the registration is transferred. You don't need to do anything about CTP insurance until the registration is due for renewal.

You will still need to get your own car insurance to insure your car eg the normal 3rd Party or comprehensive insurance just like when you own a car in sg.

Before  you got your car transfered to your name, it's better to get the vehicle details, eg, Registration or Car plate number, VIN number and engine number, all these information are found on the "rego" papers.

You will need this information to:

Check the PPSR register

To ensure car is not stolen property in NSW.. check this Personal Property Securities Register  first: http://www.ppsr.gov.au/Pages/ppsr.aspx

And buy your own Car insurance.(3rd party or comprehensive) to insure yourself against claim by other car owners etc.

Here are several links to get your car insurance, please go online and get a quote form them to know the price.

From our experience, the cheapest is Coles insurance

http://www.colesinsurance.com.au/car-insurance

You can try others too (you use google search la maybe can find more!)

http://www.aami.com.au/

http://www.qbe.com.au/Insurance.html

http://www.nrma.com.au/car-insurance/index.shtml

Most car insurance have 14 day free trial period. so better insure first, then find the cheapest!

Also it's good to have roadside assistance:

Roadside assistance, handy if you driving old car

http://www.mynrma.com.au/join/roadside-assistance.htm

Just go to NRMA la if other dealers offer u other brands of roadside assistance, dun take it la, got ppl take say no good, call for tow truck say dun have, say tell them  leave the car at the roadside but NRMA very good come within 30mins!

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Renewing your rego if your registration going to expire, about 1 or 2 mth before the RTA will send you a renewal notice.. you will need to...

Minimum

• Pay Registration Fee ~$200-$300
• Pay CTP "Green slip" (depends on your age) ~$400 - $600
• Send your car for rego check / inspection and pay for "pink slip" ~$30

Optional

• Pay your comprehensive /3rd party insurance when necessary (variable amount, depends on your age, please get a free quote from the links above to know more)

When we say optional is really optional, so if u no buy insurance then langa with merceedes, then how? you pay yourself!

Good to have

Roadside assistance, handy if you driving old car

http://www.mynrma.com.au/join/roadside-assistance.htm

What does the Rego check do?

Very simple, just simple check , roadworthy check, nothing mechanical , doesn't check very detailed thing!

Something like:

Check all your lights are working

Check if you tire not botak

Check if your wiper/water spray is working

Do a road test and brake test to see if your brake is working

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So that's about it, remember to take good care of your car when u buy it ok? 

• Change engine oil every 6mths or 10,000km (mineral oil also ok!)
• Do not use engine flush
• Change tyre when it's botak
• If dunno the history, flush at least the coolant and if possible all the liquid inside the car at least once during your ownership!
• Don't just turn up at any workshop, ask for recommendations, else they just chop u
• If you feel that something is wrong with your car, faster fix it before it go worse!
• Do not pump e10 unleaded petrol if your car does not support it!

When going to car workshop their usual market rate labour charge is $90/hr!! 

Hope that this can help you in your car ownership in Sydney..  any questions or any thing that I have missed out please feel free to add...

Rego label (past on your wind screen)

Rego certificate keep till u selling your car u will need it

Singapore Club in Australia Advice: Buying a Car in Sydney Part 1 (Looking for a car)

Singapore Club in Australia Advice: Buying a Car in Sydney  Part 1 (Looking for a car)

During one of our recent gathering.. one of the most commonly asked question is how to buy a car in Sydney? Is it risky to buy a old car?

In one of our previous post, we have a small section about car ownership in Sydney..
http://singaporeclubau.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/typical-living-cost-in-sydney.html


This post is to explain more, we talk more about old car coz it's cheaper and higher risk, if u can afford new car then is the best la got warranty etc, but old car, we take the risk.

Where to find lobang for old car:

Here are some guide to get you started:

Online: (Google la .. i am sure u can find more!)
Car sales websites:

http://www.carsales.com.au/

http://www.drive.com.au/buy-used-cars

http://www.carsguide.com.au/buy-a-car

http://www.carpoint.com.au/

Of coz you can also buy car on ebay la!

http://cars.ebay.com.au/

Or the usual Classified websites

http://www.gumtree.com.au 

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/

Others (Traditional way):

• Newspaper Classifieds. your traditional way to buy and sell car
• Your local newspaper E.g North Shore Times
• Car with for sale sign driving on the road or parked at the road site
• Don't forget your uni or local shopping center notice board, there maybe good lobang there!

Go and visit Car Dealers:
This is a big place somewhere at the western end of sydney near to blacktown, in there you can see a huge selection of cars.
http://www.carcity.com.au/

Parramatta Road Car dealerships 

Just Drive down Parramatta road from Sydney, westbound towards Parramatta, you will pass by many dealerships.. just turn up and look at the you are interested car! The road is so long and lined up with Car dealers from Sydney University to Parramatta Church Street!

Go to a Car Auction:

This is something that's very interesting here, you can get a variety of cars here, the only problem is you can't test drive.. and no recourse if you bought a lemon. 
However,  the good thing is most car are EX GOVERNMENT FLEET vehicles, so means that they are usually serviced at their regular interval, but of coz since it's a FLEET car, there's no owner and drivers do not take good care of their car.. but the cars there are relatively new and most likely you can find a bargain here.

here are some website for u to get started.
http://www.pickles.com.au/about/branch-location/sydney
http://www.governmentauctions.com.au/
http://www.manheim.com.au/


Buy from Dealer or Buy from Private?

Buying from private:

• No warranty
• No recourse if sold a lemon
• Cheaper

The previous owner  may have fines or outstand loans on the car, to prevent that check the PPSR link below
To ensure car is not stolen property in NSW.. check this Personal Property Securities Register  first: http://www.ppsr.gov.au/Pages/ppsr.aspx

Buying from dealer

• Some claim they give warranty (REal or not i dunno la)
• Dealers are legally obligated to give you a "roadworthy" car (is car really roadworthy?)
• Dealers are more expensive
• Maybe able to lodge a complain if sold a lemon, or goods not as described.

If you dun feel safe buying a old car, we got mechanic friend who maybe able to help, read more here:
http://singaporeclubau.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/automotive-workshop-in-sydney-he-will.html


Your Consumer rights
As a consumer, you have the right to be given the goods that's exactly described... If after buying the car, maybe if you have some complains, go back to the person who sold you the car and try to resolve it.

If you bought from a dealer, you maybe able to get some help from "FAIR TRADING" office if you feel that you really got cheated http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Consumers/Buying_goods.html


So take your time to pick and choose the car you like.. so many cars in Sydney, there will be one that suits you!

Remember :

• Car age is not by year rather by mileage if a newish 2010 car has 400k Mileage, better avoid them!
• To get Low mileage car: around 100k is good (But beware ppl modifying speedo and mileage)
• Avoid cars with engine oil leaks (expensive to repair)
• Avoid cars with screeching sound when cold start (Prob engine belt need to change also $$$)
• Check the car tyre not botak (1 tyre at least $70 for 165R13) change 4 then multiply that by 4!!
• Manual car are cheaper than Automatic
• Make sure that the car is registered in the STATE that you are buying. Do not buy interstate cars.
• Do not buy the car if it's not registered even if it's velly cheap and seller say easy to register
• Make sure that the car has long "rego" or registration so that you no need to pay registration 1 or 2 weeks after buying the car.

Part 2 will talk about registration and insurance and maintaince etc..  akan datang!

So any questions about Part 1 please feel free to ask.. as for Registration and insurance etc please
go to part 2 here: http://singaporeclubau.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/singapore-club-in-australia-advice_10.html

Thanks!!

March 2012 Talk cock session - Final- update -

March 2012  Talk cock session - 

Date: 31 March 2012 - Saturday
Time: 10am Onwards
Location: **Check your email**

***************update****************

Hi ........ more news about our march 31 gathering, due to overwhelming response and interest, we decided to have a "FREE" BBQ lunch for everyone.. sponsored by our members and cooked by uncle phil...

Menu:
Your typical Aussie BBQ which consist of Bread, BBQ Onions, BBQ Sausages etc Free at no cost to you.
One of our members sponsor 4kg of raw chicken wing (thanks!!)
You are welcomed to bring a plate if you wish
Please bring your own drinks


How to attend?
1. Join us as a follower, just click "Join this site" icon at the right hand side
2. If you have not email us, email us indicating how many people attending.
3. Let us know your dietary requirements (e.g. halal, no pork, no beef etc.. )
4. Wait for our email with detailed instructions how to get there.
5. Just turn up on March 31th!!!

*please email by COB, Wednesday 28 March 2012 to secure your place!
*strictly no gate crashers.

Activities (Note the change in timing):
10am: Welcome!! Setup
11.30am: Free BBQ Lunch
1.30pm: Good bye!!

Some of us are going to DFO for shopping, you are welcome to join us!

What to expect:
Purchase your Discount Village/Event movie ticket @ discounted price - no order required -
Collect your pre ordered tickets
Chance to meet you and your family
Chance to meet up with potential mahjong kakis and arrange mahjong session
Chance to meet up with your long lost friends



SEE YOU THERE!!!!



*****************update***************
At this stage we do not expect a huge turn out, however if you come to our tok cock session, these are available:

• Limited number of Discount movie tickets for Village/Events/Greater Union @  discounted pric. (while stock last, no pre-order or pre-payment required)
• You can also pre-order other discount tickets for other cinema/attractions/ticketek,,, etc available here : http://singaporeclubau.blogspot.com.au/p/club-benefits.html  and collect it on that day (Pre payment required unless prior arrangement has been made) Pre order via contact us page
• Chance to meet you and intro or refer  you lobangs which our members may have

Location is still being finalised.. will let you know asap when we confirmed.. thanks!!!



**************Discussion about  venue..***********************
Hi all the date for the monthly talk cock session is coming soon,  we have run out of ideas for location already..

Anyone got good suggestion, can yolu please post a comment at this page with your suggestion..

We hope to get a place with...

• Many free parking
• Toilet facilities
• Near to shops that sell food and beverage or near to BBQ pit with fresh water supply

Thanks!!

Ladies Only Shopping Trip

Ladies Only Shopping Trip (Sydney)

Dear All, We the Singapore Club in Australia recently founded a "Ladies" department, the main purpose is for ladies (single or married) to get together without any distractions and do some shopping in Sydney together.

The main rules of the shopping trip:

• Ladies only  (Single or married, all welcome!)
• Strictly No Husband, No Boyfriends can come along
• Strictly No Kids, No baby can come along too

If you are interested in this ladies shopping group, please send an email to us via the contact us page and we will put you in contact with other Singaporeans ladies in Sydney who like to shop!!. 

Mahjong Anyone? -Interest Check - Sydney NSW

Mahjong Anyone? -Interest Check -  Sydney  NSW or surrounds

Hi All, we have receive some email queries about having mahjong session or keep a database of mahjong kakis.. .  We think that this is a good idea!

We will organise one if there's good response.

If you are interested in attending the mahjong session meetup, can you please contact us via the contact us page?

Please let us know if you just interested to attend and your location and whether you have a mahjong set /mahjong table at your house and if you are willing to open your house for our members to attend.

Thanks!!

Singles only meetup - Sydney NSW (Interest Check)

Singles only meetup - Sydney NSW - Interest Check

Hi All, we have receive some email queries about having a Singles only meetup.
We think that this is a good idea!

We will organise one if there's good response.

If you are Single and interested to attend the Single's only meetup, can you please contact us via the contact us page?

Lake Macquarie is only a short distance from Sydney, located between The Central Coast and Newcastle.

Lake Macquarie is only a short distance from Sydney, located between The Central Coast and Newcastle.

Recently, we invited our favourite uncle, Uncle Phil, to join us for a fishing trip on Lake Macquarie. The main idea is to get him away from busy Sydney onto a more idyllic location which Australia is famous for.


The lake itself is the largest coastal saltwater lake in Australia, over four times the size of Sydney Harbour.



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Arriving at Lake Macquarie is easy from Sydney. Just head north and find your way to the F3 Entrance at Wahroongah (near to Hornsby) and take the freeway. Travelling on the F3 freeway from Sydney will have you arriving in 90 minutes!!

For east Lake Macquarie (Swansea, Belmont, Charlestown) take the Budgewoi Swansea Charlestown exit and use the brown and white signage.  For west Lake Macquarie, take the Morisset, Toronto or Cardiff exits and use the brown and white signage

The lake is 24 km long and has 174 km of foreshore, with it's beautiful bays and beaches.
The eastern side of the Lake Macquarie Area border the Pacific Ocean with it's long sandy beaches.
On the western side Lake Macquarie adjoins the Watagan Mountains.
The Lake Macquarie region offers opportunities for Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Surfing, Boating, Hiking, Horse Back Riding, Wine Tasting and much more.


Read more about the lake here and what it can offer here:
http://www.lakemacquarie.com/
http://www.visitlakemac.com.au

Uncle Phil has a nice time cruising on the lake on our boat, and thanks to his blessings and the luck that he bring with him, we have a good catch! We brought home 5 fish! However, our total catch of the day is 10 but we need to put 5 back into the lake! :(

In his own words, this is one of the best trip away from Sydney that he had, "plan also can't plan until so good!"

Singapore Cooking Lessons...Anyone?

Singapore Cooking Lessons...Anyone?

Hi all, we at Singapore club in Australia are happy to bring you this good news again. One of our members are offering Singapore cooking lessons as part of our events as well.

Our member has been teaching cooking lessons at Asian supermarket, so it's really a rare opportunity to learn from her!

Tentatively, there is no fixed date/time for the cooking lesson yet, but if you are interested, please follow our blog and send us an email via the contact us page to register your interest.

As soon as we get about 10 people who are interested in cooking lessons, we will start to negotiate with her and organise this Singapore cooking lesson event.

Typical Living Cost in Sydney

Typical Living Cost in Sydney

Hi all, we at Singapore Club in Australia have some feedback from our members wanting to know about typical cost in Sydney, so we have decided to put some information here. This is just the basic stuffs, we are happy to update this as we go along..

Accom in Sydney

Prices depends on Suburb size and type (newish more ex, older crap also ex in certain areas)

Our friends in Sydney typically stay in these suburbs and typically 1br apt (1bedroom, 1 living room) cost the following to rent a wk. (guideline only, prices may change) Studio maybe cheaper but very cramp (not recommended)

Conservative $$ only expect to pay more from $400/w onwards 

Sydney CBD:  most ex

Chatswood: many chinese area, near city

Parramatta: good shopping centre, transport good, chinese food avail

Eastwood/Epping: similar chinese area

Blacktown/ liverpool: cheaper but further

Read our advise on accom here:

http://singaporeclubau.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/finding-accom-in-australia.html 

Try this useful website to get an idea

http://www.domain.com.au/?mode=rent 

http://www.realestate.com.au/rent 

We typically need the following and mostly contains both one off cost and recurring cost.

Furnishing/appliances/etc

Depends on your lifestyle can cost anything in this department, we know of ppl still sleeping on the floor with the "Ti lam" with no or minimal furnishing in their house. 

Depending on your lifestyle, typically ppl buy 2nd hand/ or buy new or drive around and see if ppl throwing away stuffs that can be pickup?

At least the basic u need a fridge that can cost anything from $200 upwards for 2nd hand. But as fridge are heavy  and can't fit in car, expect to pay delivery fee or lorry rental.

Good to check this website for 2nd hand thing maybe can get cheaper:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/ 

Car:

$upfront cost whether u want to pay new car or old "shitbox" 

Expect to pay anything from $500 (pte sale) to $2500 (dealer) for the same old car. e.g. 20 year old from a dealer. private sales recommended.

To ensure car is not stolen property in NSW.. check this Personal Property Securities Register  first: http://www.ppsr.gov.au/Pages/ppsr.aspx

• Car Registration/insurance/etc expect to pay about $1000/a. (Cheapst, 3rd party insurance only)
• Car service / repairs: budget about $500/a minimum, of coz pay more if you bought a lemon or high usage
• Petrol typically about: $50/w depending on your c.c. of your car.
• Expect to pay $100/a for roadside assistance highly recommended.

Website to get a good car price:

http://www.carsales.com.au/

http://www.gumtree.com.au

Food:

Again this depends on whether you eat chinese food only or eat ang moh food. whether you buy bulk and which shops you go.. whether you choose supermarket in house brand or branded bread.

Of coz supermarket brand cheaper, for eg. bread cost $1 supermarket brand vs $3-4 for other brand

• Local produce cheaper
• Supermarket brand cheaper
• Chinese imported/locally produce sure more ex

I think minimum allow for $100 - $200 /w for food.

Medical

My encounter in this department is mostly good, seeing a doctor is typically free, however prescription cost and they can cost from anything upwards of $20 each visit depending on wat the doctor prescribe.. Usually you have the choice of "Branded" or Generic brand of drug. of coz the branded more ex.

As for hospital, typically is free unless you are private patient, in that case depends on your case and can pay any amt.. hard to tell. however you are able to buy private health insurance to offset your hospital bill. Typically this insurance cost about $120/m upwards for a family 2 adult 1 children  for the cheapest plan.

Free basic medical care in Australia

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/ 

Private health insurance

http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/ 

Children:

For this dept, different people different, and also depends on age of the children as well.

Some of them, one of their partner stay at home to look after their children, save some money this way, for others, some send their child care which may typically cost up to $100/day!! Again this price is subjective and also depend on whether your kid is a baby, toddler or sch going children. however, govt assistance is available for people in the form of tax rebate etc. 

Govt assistance:

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/home/index.htm 

If you have any thing to add, please contact us via Contact us page or write a comment

Thanks!

Automotive Workshop in Sydney, he will offer 10% discount to our club members.

Automotive Workshop in Sydney, he will offer 10% discount to our club members

Hi all.. we just got an email from our members..  i copy the email below in full...




Hi merlion, I remember going to various mechanic workshop and the repair bills are
horrible until you can find a trustworthy Mechanic. Here in Australia,
we often call it a "rip-off".
This often applies to new migrants who could not afford a new vehicle
(which for my case, a 20 year old car follow-by a 16 year old sedan)
where warranty is definitely out of the picture.
I do know some of the new migrants who do not have much knowledge and
confidence in buying old cars, in fear of getting a "lemon" but for
your information, if you can get a good mechanic to perform a
pre-purchase inspection and with regular maintenance, an old vehicle
will run just as well as a new one.


We are honoured to know a Singaporean who owns an Automotive Workshop
in Sydney, he will offer 10% discount to our club members. Please
contact us for more information.


Attached is a list the services he can provide.

To enjoy this offer, you have to join our blog as a follower, then contact us at our contact us page.. 

A representative will then contact you to tell u more about the offer...

Please let us know your email or phone number so that we can contact you about this offer

This is an exclusive offer.. only available to our followers only..

Grand Piano, Upright Piano and Musical Instrument Discount

Exclusive offer on Grand Piano, Upright Piano and Musical Instruments  
10% Discount off your purchase price (NSW )

Thanks to one of our members, we at Singapore Club in Australia is happy to introduce this offer to you.

We have tied up with one big company based in Sydney (I think they got at least 3 branch in Sydney area) selling Grand Piano, Upright Piano  and musical instruments. They are willing to offer 10% discount off purchase price to our members..

However, they have one condition, as they can't offer to any tom dick and harry this discount, else they lugi..

To enjoy this offer, you have to join our blog as a follower, then contact us at our contact us page..
A representative will then contact you to tell u more about the offer...

This is an exclusive offer.. only available to our followers only..

Thanks!!

Types of Student Accommodation in Sydney

Unless you are one of the fortunate few, the cost of accommodation is a major factor for many students when deciding which overseas university to attend and an increasing number of students stay at home and study locally because of the rising costs and high Aussie dollar exchange rate. Many students may choose only to come for their final year or to a post graduate later. Whatever the choice, you still need planning for accommodation at some stage.

Normally, following acceptance by a college or university, students are advised to apply for a place in a hall of residence or other college accommodation, such as self catering apartment. Such accommodation is limited to around one third of all students, although most universities try to accommodate all first year students. You should write as soon as possible after acceptance to the student welfare, who job is to help students find suitable accommodation both college or private. Some colleges even find “home stay” which provide accommodation in family homes and average around $265 a week. (Yes, a week!  Everything is weekly here. Rental, wages, etc).

Well, if you think you have enough of your parents fussing over you in Singapore and decided to live an independent life, rented accommodation is the answer for people who don’t want the restrictions involved in college accommodation and home stay.

There has always been a chronic shortage of rental properties in many areas, particularly Sydney. Rental properties can be prohibitively expensive in the CBD and the quality of properties often leaves much to be desired, particularly at the lower end of the market. You should be aware that renting accommodation is a jungle at times and every now and then there are reported horror stories in the papers regarding unscrupulous agents and landlords!

Free Piano Lessons (Sydney - NSW)

Free Piano Lesson for kids- First Lesson FREE  (Sydney - NSW)

Thanks to one of our members, we at Singapore Club in Australia is happy to introduce this free lesson to your kid.

Our member is offering free a piano lesson (First Lesson Free), if any Singaporeans in Sydney want to utilise this service, could you please contact us via the contact us page. We will pass your contact to her and She will contact you directly to arrange.

As for future lessons, according to her it's chargeable but please check with her directly for the fees schedule during the initial first free lesson.

Singapore Zing Cafe Bar

Singapore Zing Cafe Bar 10% off everything on the menu for our members

Tucked in a quite street at a very sleeply corner of Umina beach, (on the NSW Central Coast) is Singapore Zing Cafe Bar, they have kindly offered 10% discount off their menu to our Singapore Club in Australia club members. Just turn up and look for Peter.

Recommendation: 
I have only tried the Laksa and Fried Rice, both are excellent.
The Laksa taste really authentic just like Laksa from from Singapore! The title of Best Laksa on the coast is really an understatement!

Their location:
315 Trafalgar Ave Umina NSW 2257


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Umina Beach - Only a short get away from Sydney

For sydney siders,  We at Singapore Club in Australia ,offer you some suggestion to getaway idea from busy Sydney for a weekend etc..

The following article is copied from: http://www.uminabeachvillage.com.au/

Umina Beach - Only a short get away from Sydney

Umina Beach is surrounded by the clear fresh waters of Broken Bay, Brisbane Waters, the Hawkesbury River & National Parks.

Looking south towards Palm Beach & 'Summer Bay', Umina boasts two beaches, Ocean Beach & Umina Beach, connected to each other with Pearl Beach a stroll around the headland to the south.
Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, award-winning attractions, Umina Beach is popular with holiday-makers & day-trippers. There are activities & accommodation options for everyone.

Map:


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Four kilometres west of Woy Woy Train Station & 16 kilometres south of Gosford, the Umina Beach Peninsula boasts the southern-most beaches of the Central Coast.

An easy 40 minutes or 65 kilometres north of Hornsby (43 km of freeway) Umina Beach is closer to Sydney than most people think.

Only one hour and 15 minutes pictureqsue train ride from Central Station & only 86 km north of Sydney CBD (43 km of freeway), Umina Beach is a great getaway for escaping the summer crowds!

Umina Beach boasts easy access to a number of secluded beaches, bays and great towns
- Bouddi National Park
- Brisbane Waters
- Empire Bay & Ettalong
- Hawkesbury River
- Killcare Beach
- Maitland Bay
- Patonga Beach
- Pearl Beach
- Woy Woy

There's also nice cavaran park where you can spend the night in, when you are there dont forget to support our friend Peter at Singapore Zing Cafe Bar located on 315 Trafalgar Ave, Umina.

Peter has kindly offered 10% discount off everything on the cafe menu for our members.

More pictures:

Woy Woy Bay:

Ocean Beach Umina: