 Opera in the Arboretum!
This annual charity event is a function held by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy. Considered the cultural event of Pearl Beach, Opera in the Arboretum attracts a great number of people annually. We will shortly announce a very exciting line-up of international and local opera artists to perform an outdoor concert on Saturday, 12th March, 2011. Bookings essential.
How to get to Pearl Beach!
You can get to Pearl Beach by via various travel means and routes.
By road from Sydney (approx. 95 Kilometres), driving north via the Sydney-Newcastle (F3) freeway, exiting at Gosford/Somersby turn-off Via Kariong or West Gosford for Woy Woy. At Woy Woy proceed via Umina.
By Rail from Sydney, take Inter-City rail services from Central or Strathfield Stations to Woy Woy. Weekend bus services operate from Woy Woy Station via Umina but for Opera in the Arboretum this method is not recommended. Taxis are also available from Woy Woy Station.
Crommelin Arboretum is located within the village of Pearl Beach
Where - Crommelin Native Arboretum!
At the Diamond Road intersection with Tourmaline Avenue, turn right. Proceed along Tourmaline Avenue, following the signs to the Pearl Beach Tennis Courts parking area, where parking marshall's will assist with parking and also direct those requiring disabled parking.
NOTE: Be mindful of the convenience of Pearl Beach residents when parking in street-side areas. Please do not park in or across an obvious residents property vehicle access point. Consider how you would feel if some one parks across your driveway!
Coming by car!
Parking may be a problem in Pearl Beach, especially the near vicinity of the Arboretum. See above for parking information. After parking your vehicle, you will have a short stroll through the Arboretum to the opera venue.
NOTE: Be mindful of the convenience of Pearl Beach residents when parking in street-side areas. Please do not park in or across an obvious residents property vehicle access point. Consider how you would feel if someone parks across your driveway!
What to bring!
This is an open air event amidst the beauty of the native forest. You should bring chairs, a picnic hamper and drinks and clothing applicable for the weather. Remember, in the village there is only the Pearl Beach General Store and Café and this is located some distance from the venue. So self-catering is recommended. Excellent coffee can be purchased onsite.
To those bringing young children, we ask that they be supervised and noise be kept to a minimum during performances.
Medical assistance will be available onsite if required.
Lastly...
The organising committee and all others involved trust you have an enjoyable day out with family and friends in our home backyard. It will be a pleasure to welcome you here to hear performers considered the best of what Australian opera has to offer.
E N J O Y...
“I cant think of many more wonderful ways to spend an afternoon than being in amongst that perfect setting, sitting with good friends, a few nibbles and listening to the pure sounds of some of our best Australian Opera stars. It’s a great event”. Deborah Hutton. |
