16kms Woy Woy, Pearl Caves, Patonga Beach & Patonga Boathouse!

On King's Bday Saturday, we are hiking Macmasters Beach to Killcare Beach... so why not lay down more hike-prints in the Central Coast on Sunday? Woy Woy to Patonga Beach is a cracker of a hike...

THE HIKE. Woy Woy to Patonga Beach & The Boathouse (16kms).
This is such a lovely coastal / beach hike... Woy Woy. Blackwall. Ettalong Beach. Umina Beach. Pearl Beach... then we climb to one of my favourite spots: Pearl Caves down to Patonga Beach will provide some of the best views on the Central Coast. Stunnnnnning ocean views all the way to Palm Beach. The climb down is steep, and the food / drinks at The Boathouse Patonga are special.

THE BOATHOUSE PATONGA.
I won't write about it. If you've never been, it's a "WOOOOOW" type bar / restaurant... there's nothing in Patonga but a gorgeous beach, a few homes, and The Boathouse. Great food... reasonably priced, and of course delicious post-hike drinks.

THE LOGISTICS.
Our start / meeting at Woy Woy is easy. We meet, chat, quick piss break, and then we hike.

When we finish you have a few options. Last time, Boat House Patonga drove many in their courtesy van back to Woy Woy Station. There's also a bus from Patonga to Woy Woy Station. There's also Uber / taxi to Woy Woy Station. Last (and best) is taking the Boat House Ferry ($15) to Palm Beach... it's unforgettable. Jump on the 199 bus from there, and you're on your way to Sydney (a stop at The Newport for a drink is 110% worth it - gotta say this is the best bar in Sydney).

Saturday... Macmasters to Killcare.
Sunday... Woy Woy to Patonga.
I fuckin' love this! See you for a great weekend. MJ
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THE DETAILS.
WHATSAPP. You’re not 100% confirmed until you’re in the whatsapp group. Join it 'cause we love it, and we use it! Click on the link (above) – if not, sadly you’ll be removed from the event on MeetUP.
Cancels / No shows. Treat your RSVP like a restaurant reservation. No show / cancel on the day? That restaurant is my hiking group – you won’t be welcomed in the future. Respect and manners matter as I put my credit card down for your reservation. Double booked with another group? Come on… be kind.
Gratuity. $10 PayID or Cash.
Safety. Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe.
Fitness. Yup. Fitness matters for all of our hikes – especially if we are going into National Park.
Guests. Bring mates, dates, co-workers.
Good energy, smiles, and laughs… Bring ‘em all! You’re joining the most fun hiking group in Sydney.

In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:
a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe;
b) You have read and will follow NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines for this hike;
c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike;
d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness;
e) You’ve been advised to download the “Emergency Plus App” and
f) You’ve been advised to obtain individual hiking insurance from 1Cover.
g) Over 60yrs old, and new to the group? Send me a note first please.

Looking forward to this one - amazing scenery mixed with cool hikers, exercise, and excellent food / drinks!
See you soon. MJ