Forster and Tuncurry Twin towns where Wallis Lake meets the ocean, surrounded by National Parks and State Forests, with long stretches of secluded beaches.
Boating, fishing, diving, coastal walks and dolphin/whale watching are just some of the activities to experience.
Combine these with art & craft galleries, unique shopping, sporting facilities, clubs & amusement parks and you will have some idea why Forster/Tuncurry evokes such fond memories for so many.
For those in the need of retail therapy there is the Main street shopping in both Forster and Tuncurry plus a major shopping centre with several of the large chain shops plus specialty shops.
Travel by car or bus, and there is a train line 20 minutes away. at Taree.
Forster is a 3 hour drive north from the NSW F3 and Pennant Hills Road intersection and 3 hours south of Coffs Harbour.
The many sports available are golf, lawn bowls, tennis, indoor swimming, kayaking, fishing, ten pin bowls, bike riding, squash, diving, plus many more.
Get active…. jump in a kayak & explore the lakes. Discover a wide choice of walks, from long distance paths to pleasant coastal tracks. Surfers, divers & fishermen won’t be disappointed; we can guarantee some great ‘spots’
For family fun.... shoot down a water slide at a fun park, join a Discovery Ranger on a wildlife safari, learn to surf, possibly watch whales or dolphins from your balcony, the deck of a cruise boat or simply pack up the sunscreen for a day at the beach.
Combine these with art & craft galleries, unique shopping, sporting facilities, clubs & amusement parks and you will have some idea why Forster/Tuncurry evokes such fond memories for so many.
Tuncurry Jockey Club hosts several horse racing events throughout the year at the wonderful country race track located in Tuncurry.
To whet your appetite there are many cafes, restaurants, bistros and bars to choose from. They cover all tastes from fresh seafood, tasty steaks, large and small meals, many with water views. The multicultural taste buds are also taken care of with Asian, Mexican and Italian restaurants to choose from.
The local clubs also serve great food in a friendly relaxed environment and look out for the great live shows and lounge entertainment and dancing opportunities provided by the clubs
Local beaches include Forster Main Beach, Tuncurry Seven Mile Beach, One Mile Beach and Burgess Beach.
