Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

As many in this chamber may already know, my electorate of Robertson incorporates the magnificent peninsula on the New South Wales Central Coast. The peninsula is home to the suburbs of Woy Woy, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach. The peninsula is where I was raised and where I went to school, and it's home to so many of my happy memories as a child. It is also blessed with natural beauty and is surrounded by the iconic Brisbane Water National Park, as well as sparkling waterways and family-friendly beaches.

As a popular visitor destination during the summer months for Sydneysiders and people from all parts of Australia and, indeed, the world, a new tourist guide to explore the peninsula has been created. 'The Peninsula Path' has been marvellously put together by local businessowner and passionate local Kate Toon, with design assistance from Sue Waterson. Kate owns and operates the cosy bookshop Umina Beach Book Nook and is so optimistic about our peninsula community. Kate has lived in the area for 16 years and has seen the peninsula transformed from a sleepy seaside community to a thriving destination that's only an hour's drive from Sydney. 'The Peninsula Path' helps tourists discover hidden gems and must-see businesses, including Margarita Daze, Pro Juice, The Box and many others. It's an evolving project, and 'The Peninsula Path' will continue to add local businesses as it develops. Thank you, Kate Toon and all those involved in this magnificent app.