🏖️ Patonga to Ettalong via Pearl Beach & Umina Beach with epic views 🌼🐿️🐚

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Saturday, 15 November 2025.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.30am.
🚆 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Woy Woy station at Bus Stand E.
🚌 9.50am - we will catch Bus 54 to Patonga Beach, arriving at 10.20am in front of The Boathouse Hotel Patonga.
🚶‍♂️10.30am - after quick briefing & photo session, we will start our exciting walk to Ettalong Beach with epic views at the lookouts & wild flowers along the trails in Brisbane Water National Park.
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🥾 DISTANCE: 13.5km - Patonga Beach to Ettalong Beach via Pearl Beach & Umina Beach.
🥾 GRADE: Eas/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, steep stair climbs at the start of the walk at Patonga Beach walking track, walking on sandy beaches, creek crossings and a bit of rock scrambling.
💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections.
🏃‍♂️ Few get-out or exit points along the way.
🚌 Plenty of busses leaves frequently from Umina Beach (Bus 50 & 55) & Ettalong Beach (Bus 70, 57, 55, 53 & 64) for 20 minutes ride back to Woy Woy station.
🍔 Few shops, cafes, restaurants & pubs at Woy Woy station if you fancy a drinks or a bite to eat before leaving home.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
📝 DISCLAIMER:
Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event.
For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’.
✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event.
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings.
✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event.
✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure.
✅ If you’re not keeping up the pace with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you!
✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos.
✅ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event!
❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared.
❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break.
❎ NO pets including companion or service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead.
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse background. This is not a dating event.
✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!

🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit ie. BandAid, bandages, antibacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard etc.
🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather.
🏊‍♀️ Cozzies and towel if you wish to swim at Umina Beach or Ettalong Beach.
🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure. Good vibes only!

📝 This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skills & Gear.
Bushwalk Skills 101:
https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398

💵 GRATUITY 💵
$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk.
✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Patonga.
✅ Please get this done asap upon arrival at Woy Woy station & TEXT me receipt of payment.

🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🚗 Commuter carpark at Woy Woy station near the entry/exit or side streets. You may offer a lift from your closest station or any stations with share petrol on the way to Woy Woy station.

⏰ Please leave home with plenty of travel time, and arrive promptly.
🏃‍♂️We DO NOT wait for late comers. It’s RUDE and disrespectful for turning up late!

✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc.

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message beforehand, well before the meeting time.

🏖️ Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)