Pearl Beach Arboretum — Attraction in Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach itself is quite a posh area of the Central Coast. Just went in for the drive and discovered the arboretum. I was very impressed with what was effectively a tree museum. 700m (felt like more) of a meandering circular path, taking you through forest and wetland landscape. Established giant trees alongside newly planted ones, with informational signposts everywhere. Beautiful dark green forest with some open land. Evidence of bandicoots around and an extremely portly kookaburra. Saw a snake sign but fortunately no snake was about. However, in a lawned area called “The Pleasance,” my partner had his first ever encounter with a couple of leeches- you have been warned! Nature lovers- I cannot recommend this gem if a spot...

We more or less stumbled over this arboretum on an exploratory drive. Lots of wetsclerophyll natural vegetation including Cabbage Palms, Macrozamia communis and Xanthorrhoea arborea. The arboretum surprisingly also includes a number of Queensland species such as Davidsonia pruriens and Neisosperma whitei. Labelling was quite good and very good interpretive signage. We’ll worth a look if in the Pearl Beach...

I really enjoy the nature walks. There information on native wildlife in the area. It showcases all Australian native trees and identifies them. Great place for the family. If youre into Pokemon Go, its also great for community days as it feature multiple pokestops and gyms and is spawn point visited regularly...