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Umina Beach, New South Wales
Umina Beach (/juːmaɪnə/ you-MY-nə) is a suburb within the Central Coast Council local government area on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Umina Beach is situated 85 kilometres (53 mi) north of Sydney and 111 kilometres (69 mi) south of Newcastle. Umina Beach is locally known on the Central Coast as being on 'The Peninsula' (or 'Woy Woy Peninsula'). A natural peninsula that includes the towns of Umina Beach, Woy Woy, Blackwall, Booker Bay and Ettalong Beach.[2] 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.  GeographyUmina Beach has one unbroken sand shoreline 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 shoreline is located at Umina Point (Mt Ettalong), a Hawkesbury Sandstone headland that adjoins the south western end of Umina Beach. Umina Beach is geographically located on the north side of Broken Bay at the river mouth of Hawkesbury River. The formation of Umina Beach and 'The Peninsula' is due to sand deposition that has been influenced by (and not limited to) climatic conditions, soil-binding flora, Hawkesbury Sandstone formations (e.g.; Box Head, Barrenjoey and Umina Point), wave patterns and tidal amplitude from the Tasman Sea, Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Water. HistoryThe word "Umina" was derived from the Australian Aboriginal word meaning Place of sleep.[3] The Woy Woy and Umina district was home to the Guringai Australian Aboriginal tribe. This tribe stretched from the north side of Port Jackson, north through Pittwater in Sydney to Broken Bay and Brisbane Water, to the southern end of Lake Macquarie.[4] 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 Hawkesbury River.[4] The first land subdivision occurred in 1914 which led to the current commercial and residential centre. Umina Beach celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. SchoolsUmina Beach is served by two public schools, Umina Public School (primary school)[5] and Brisbane Water Secondary College (high school).[6] 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.[5] BusinessUmina 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. TransportUmina 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 fieldsUmina Oval, located at the southern end of Melbourne Avenue, is the home ground for four pitch team sports: soccer, rugby league, cricket[7] and tennis.[8] McEvoy Oval, located at the western end of McEvoy Avenue, is used for track and field athletics, touch football and cricket.[7] Sports clubs
Umina Beach is known as the home of "Upball" Community Groups
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