herrchook

Anyone live there or know anything about Woy Woy, NSW? Any info, good or bad would be appreciated

Red_V_Roger

We often take our boat there and go out on Brisbane Water. Its a nice place, but probably not that good if you think its commutable to anywhere other than perhaps Gosford.

Gibbo

There is a train station there and many people commute to Sydney each day. Others travel by car on the F3. Not a great fan of Woy Woy itself but there are plenty places around it I wouldn't mind living in.

herrchook

cheers

What are the places around that area that are nice Gibbo?

Broad Shoulders

I believe it is where Kath& Kim go for their holidays.

Woy anyone would go there is beyond me!

paddyo

Agree with that, Woy Woy itself not so brilliant but Gosford is ok and some lovely beach towns around.

joho

I live in Umina next suburb, I like it here, its close to all amenities has good train links to the city. Much prefer Woy woy to Gosford. There are good parts and bad parts like any town. Depends what you are after. Are you thinking of coming her Herrchook.

should have added that they are quiet places. Terrigal is more touristy. As said before some lovely areas around here and woy woy (or Umina) are probably not the most desirable location wise but as many Sydney siders come here for their hols cant be that bad. Also house prices are more affordable in this area. I like the fact that you dont need transport to live here as good bus and train links (plus a ferry to palm beach). I always advise people to rent for 6 months first to see if they like it, applies anywhere really, one persons trash is another ones gold.

Jo

Gibbo

If you want really close to Woy Woy I would say Umina, Ettalong, Booker Bay or Pearl Beach. However, if you don't mind being further away there many beautiful places on the Central Coast.
Just had a thought Kilcare insn't too far way either.

harrip

Spike Milligan spent time at Woy Woy referring to it as "the world's only above-ground cemetery".

paddyo

lmfao!!!

joho

He did too, and his family have just sold the old family home in Woy Woy, of corse a lot has changed since his day, not all retired people now. Also has a foot bridge named after him now too LOL. It will all depend on where you work whats easier for you. The beach in Umina is beautiful and not to busy, Ettalong hasnt got much beach but nice, Pearl Beach is a bit remote, not really any shops but a very nice restuarant that comes top 10 in NSW. Beach very steep so gets deep very quick, not much good for young kids.

Jo

herrchook

hehe

herrchook

We "may" have to move to NSW at some point in the future if OH's company expands further so we're just doing some research. IF it happens, we won't need to live too near the CBD as he'll only need to be ther eabout once a week so we're looking at places that will tick lots of boxes for us. Namely, not too far from the city, but not too close either and close to the coast. Initial research is currently pointing to your neck of the woods but we're only just starting. We've heard the Spike Milligan quote before - not very confidence inspiring lol. We def don't want to live somewhere with an elderly demographic.

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated.

herrchook

Woy Woy was just the first town that sprung to mind when we started researching that neck of the woods. Def not restricting any searches and open to all suggestions of smallish coastal towns in NSW suitable for families that are less than 1.5 hrs train ride to Sydney CBD.

Gibbo

His parents and brother moved there many years ago. I believe his parents died there and brother is still there the last I heard. It was still like that 40 years ago, but, thankfully, it has changed a bit since then!