Here are our favourite activities in and around Patonga:
■ Kayak up the creek at dawn and watch the stingrays beneath you and the Whistling Kites soar above you. If you time your trip with high tide you can make it more than 5kms up the creek
■ Walk along the reserve between the cottages and the creek all the way to the beach (via the caravan park) and float on your back through the mouth of the creek as it meets the sea
■ Walk along the Great North Walk to Pearl Beach for a visit to the cafe and beautiful arboretum
■ Fish from the jetty and, if you are lucky, enjoy your catch for dinner
■ Pack a picnic and enjoy your meal(s) on the jetty as the sun sets, or rises, or shines...
■ Explore along the edge of the creek, watching the soldier crabs scuttle as you approach
■ Relax on the verandah or on the L-shaped daybed and read a book, play a game or have a snooze...
You may also find the following information helpful for your visit:
■ Great North Walk trail and walking trail to Pearl Beach (4.2 kms / 1 hr 45 min one way – details in folder). In addition there are many other trails through the Brisbane Water National Park.
■ Umina Beach is the closest surf beach. The Surf Lifesaving Club, and patrolled section of the beach, is on Sydney Avenue. Adjacent to the SLSC is an excellent play park for children – it includes a skateboard zone, a biking zone, an exercise zone and extensive, well equipped play zones for both young and older children
■ Tennis courts and play ground at Patonga Caravan Park, Bay Street, Patonga (court bookings on (02) 4379 1287).