OFFICIAL GUIDE TO WINTER IN THE LAKES
WHALE TIME winter is whale season, get up close & personal FISHING MECCA local tips on the best fishing spots WEEKENDS AWAY maximise your break, our guide to where to stay & what to do FAMILY FUN wrap up warm & get out in the great outdoors
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In this issue: Page 14 – Events Page 22 – Surfing Page 24 – Diving Page 28 – Fishing Page 30 – Whales Page 38 – Great taste Page 41 – Family holidays Page 45 – Home away from home Page 48 - Pet friendly Back cover – Win a holiday
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Nabiac Nabiac Tuncurry Forster
Pacific Highway
FORSTER TUNCURRY
HINTERLAND
PACIFIC PALMS
Wootton Wootton
Buckets Way
Blueys Beach
Wootton Way Lakes Way
Pacific Highway
Lakes Way
Bulahdelah Stroud Stroud Buckets Way
Smiths Lake
Bulahdelah
Seal Rocks
Booral Road
MYALL COAST
Broughton Island
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Tea Gardens
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welcome › great lakes
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winter in the lakes its cosy Special places are not defined by the weather or the time of year. They are special because of the people, the landscape and the way it makes you feel inside – the Great Lakes is one of those places. The Great Lakes is a region defined by water. At its heart is a unique triple lake system surrounded by rivers, vast tracts of forest, 145km of stunning coastline, quiet sandy beaches, wilderness, and a rich historical hinterland all with the magnificent Great Dividing Range as a backdrop. This amazing place contains everything you need to create memories that will last a lifetime. In winter the Great Lakes exudes a special charm that will capture your heart and take your breath away. It’s all about getting outside, exploring new and old places; it’s about experiencing spaces in a different light, about reconnecting and
rekindling, about celebrating and reflecting. Winter in the Great Lakes is all about you. This guide has everything you will need to celebrate winter in the lakes. Ideas, must do’s, what’s on, places to stay, secret spots, information on fishing, diving, surfing, arts and food, our beaches and lakes as well as two fantastic competitions. Within these pages there is plenty to fill a day, a weekend or longer. It is those unique moments, with important people, in spectacular places, at special times that become treasured memories. The Great Lakes is an amazing place in winter – so why not come and discover it for yourself.
destination › forster tuncurry
forster tuncurry it’s energetic At the Northern tip of the Great Lakes these twin towns are nestled where Wallis Lake meets the Pacific. The area is bounded by National Parks, majestic headlands and long secluded beaches. In winter Forster Tuncurry has a gentle relaxed pace. Boating, fishing, diving, paddling, cruises, and coastal walks combine with galleries, unique shopping and award winning restaurants to create an experience rich destination. Our waters are famous for seafood, and are a fisherman’s paradise at anytime of year. Whether it
is a quiet lake edge spot, or the adventure of deep sea fishing, there is a fishing experience for everyone. Winter is whale season and Forster Tuncurry is one of the few places where they come so close you can see them from the mainland. We are renowned for our events. This winter we have concerts, markets, adventure races, and festivals happening. The community loves to celebrate and you are invited to join in.
must do Cape Hawke Lookout A short climb to the top will take you to the tower that offers 360° views taking in the Pacific Ocean, Wallis Lake, Pacific Palms and beyond. The view is equally as good at night with lights dancing off the water and the twin towns shining.
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destination › pacific palms
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pacific palms it’s relaxed There is a special charm that draws people to the ‘Palms’. Encompassing Blueys, Boomerang and Elizabeth beaches, Tiona, Coomba, Smiths Lake and Seal Rocks Pacific Palms was named after the majestic cabbage tree palm forests that stretch from the lakes to the sea. The unique and beautiful landscape of Pacific Palms blends with the magnificent Booti Booti and Wallingat National Parks and the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park. Here you will find magnificent holiday homes, caravan parks, resorts and motels offering some of the finest accommodation options on the North Coast.
must do Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse You will not be disappointed with the most eastern point of the Great Lakes. The lighthouse at Seal Rocks is a historic site nestled amongst rugged coastal forests.
Scenic lookouts, secluded coves, hidden beaches, spectacular surfing, coffee shops, galleries and rainforest walks characterise this amazing place. Combine this with a community in touch with its natural surroundings and you begin to understand why the ‘Palms’ is the perfect winter retreat that will have you coming back for more.
destination › myall coast
myall coast it’s pure Words that best describe the Myall Coast – remote, wild, breathtaking and picturesque. No matter the time of year this beautiful part of the Great Lakes promises to deliver a back to nature experience like no other. Stretching from the twin towns of Tea Gardens Hawks Nest through the Myall Lakes National Park to Seal Rocks this piece of coast is truly unique and home to vast tracts of wilderness. In winter clear crisp days showcase the Myall Coast in a different light. On the land wildlife abounds and the Lakes attract birdlife sheltering in the safe waters. On the water whales cruise past the coast on their journey to warmer waters and dolphins abound. Tea Gardens Hawks Nest lie at the mouth of the Myall River and reflect a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a sense of peace and tranquillity. From here
must do Mungo Brush Rainforest walk This easy loop walk will take you on a short trip through rare coastal rainforest, almost like the enchanted forest. The lush environment features ancient trees, plum pine, mock olive, coogera and brush bloodwood.
you can journey into the Myall Lakes National Park which is a spectacular blend of lakes, coastal forests, pristine beaches and a huge sand dune system. The Myall Lakes National Park is internationally recognised for its wetland ecology and home to hundreds of species of birds. Off shore is Broughton Island, with white sandy beaches, volcanic peaks and wind-swept vegetation. It has some of the best diving and snorkelling sites in NSW and a vast array of wildlife including penguins, turtles and seabirds. The Myall Coast offers a truly natural winter experience.
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destination › hinterland
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hinterland it’s honest Imagine yourself sitting back in a historic cottage, the glow of the fire fills the room and the kitchen table is covered with locally grown produce ready for dinner. This is the Great Lakes hinterland, a lush green region rich in history, agriculture and country atmosphere. The townships of Stroud, Bulahdelah, Wootton, Coolongolook and Nabiac reflect the personality of the Great Lakes hinterland. Cafes, eco-retreats, boutique wineries, country markets and fascinating flora and fauna combine with rolling green fields, farm gates and forests of flooded gums. Nestled on the banks of the Myall River, at the foot of Alum Mountain is Bulahdelah – the gateway to the Myall Lakes. Right in the heart of the Great Lakes this town has a variety of experiences on offer including the tallest tree in NSW.
must do A day in Nabiac Nestled on the banks for the Wallamba River Nabiac has a unique mix of quirky retro shops, Café’s, and Australia’s largest Motorcycle Museum.
Deeper into the hinterland, along Thunderbolts Way, is the historical township of Stroud. There are over 30 heritage buildings in Stroud and it was Australia’s first company town founded in 1824. It is an irresistible mix of country charm, modern café culture and Australian history. Take some time to admire the view and historic cannons from Silo Hill. The Great Lakes hinterland is a landscape full of natural treasures, secret spots, fresh farm produce, historic homesteads and country hospitality.
events › april ~ july
events
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anzac day DATE: Thur 25 April
april stroud show DATE: Fri 5 & Sat 6 April VENUE: Stroud Showground Pavilion displays combine with cattle events, ute muster, camp draft & rodeo, show jumping & demolition derby for a great family day out!
triathlon NSW club championships DATE: Sat 6 April VENUE: Forster Main Beach With over 1000 competitors this is a unique event where athletes compete for their club rather than individual glory. Action starts with an ocean swim from Forster Main Beach.
Join one of the various services across the Great Lakes.
forster island challenge DATE: Sun 28 April VENUE: Forster Island hopping with a difference! Forster’s newest adventure race incorporates a unique swim & run course between various Wallis Lake islands.
may myall classic golf tournament DATE: Wed 1 to Sun 5 May VENUE: Hawks Nest Golf Club, Sanderling Ave Annual golfing classic at the scenic Hawks Nest Golf Course.
club 2 club ocean swim
forster adventure race
DATE: Sun 7 April VENUE: Forster Main Beach
DATE: Sat 11 May VENUE: Forster Main Beach
This 3.8km swim is a ripper & has become known as one of the late season classics. Spectacular headland viewing points!
A race promising to deliver a unique adventure experience taking competitors across some of the most challenging & scenic landscape in the Great Lakes.
gloria jeans run for fun DATE: Sun 14 April VENUE: Gloria Jeans Forster, Blows Lane This 5km Run for Fun is an easy, scenic run for runners & walkers of all abilities. It takes advantage of some of the best views and locations in Forster.
junior spirit DATE: Sat 11 May, 3pm VENUE: Forster Main Beach Forster Main Beach & surrounds will be transformed into a 2km adventure playground. Then kids aged between 6 &13 will be let loose!
events › september ~ october
july june pacific palms arts festival DATE: Sat 8 & Sun 9 June VENUE: Pacific Palms Community Centre
forster keys family fun day DATE: Sun 7 July VENUE: Elizabeth Reserve, Forster Keys A massive day of family entertainment & fun. Power boats take to the water in the afternoon with all the thrills & plenty of noise!
This well known & visited exhibition & sale, features art works from locals & the wider community.
stroud international brick & rolling pin throwing contest
nsw surfmasters state titles
DATE: Sat 20 July VENUE: Stroud Showground
DATE: Thurs 13 to Sun 16th June VENUE: Pacific Palms Watch 100 of the best surfers in NSW compete across 8 divisions for prestigious State Titles.
The quirkiest event you can attend but it is a must. In its 52nd year, the contest is shared between 4 Stroud locations in England; USA, Canada & here in NSW. Be there to witness it all with bricks and rolling pins flying through the air.
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october wild cat sailing regatta DATE: Sat 5 to Mon 7 Oct VENUE: Great Lakes Sailing Club One of the most popular and “must do” regattas amongst catamaran sailors along Australia’s east coast. No other regatta draws as many competitors, with entrants including Olympic, World & National Champions. One not to miss!
september
forster weekend of surf
forster running festival
DATE: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct VENUE: main beach forster
DATE: Sun 8 Sept VENUE: Forster
Come & view some amazing action at this years Surf Life Saving Carnival.
Come & run Forster! Action is centred around Main Beach and will include a children’s fun run/ walk, a 10km run and a 21.2km half marathon.
myall river festival
myall river classis kayak race DATE: Sun 15 Sept VENUE: Myall River, Tea Gardens This iconic event is one of the ‘Big Three’ flatwater marathon races in Australia. 100’s of paddlers gather at Tea Gardens to battle it out on the stunning waters of the Myall Lakes. The Classic also raises money for the Cure for Life Foundation.
hawks nest wildside festival DATE: Sat 21 to Mon 23 Sept VENUE: Hawks Nest Discover the Wildside of Hawks Nest this weekend with a jam-packed program of nature based activities.
DATE: Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct VENUE: Tea Gardens A special community festival celebrating life on the Myall Coast. The event runs all day and features a spectacular fireworks display.
forster triathlon festival DATE: Sat 12 & 13 Oct VENUE: Forster Keys This 2 day festival features kids & sprint triathlons on Saturday and the Ultimate Long Course event on Sunday.
forster film festival DATE: Sat 5 to Mon 7 Oct VENUE: Marine Rescue, Forster Breakwall Considered one of the premier film festivals in regional Australia. This year the Festival will again showcase an inspired program of entertaining & thought-provoking short films.
events › november ~ markets
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november bulahdelah show
lakeside festival
DATE: Fri 15 & Sat 16 Nov VENUE: Myall River, Tea Gardens
DATE: Sat 2 Nov VENUE: John Wright Park, Tuncurry
Voted one of the Top 10 Shows in NSW. Features a full program of ring events, wood chopping, rodeo, working cattle dog trials & much more.
A feast of live music, food, wine, art displays and entertainment right on the waterfront.
markets weekend
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Bulahdelah, Visitor Centre Grounds, 8am-1pm
Blackhead Bazaar, Wylie Breckenridge Park, 8:30am-1pm (no markets May-Sept) Forster Town, Town Park, 8am-2pm
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Forster Farmers, Visitor Centre Grounds, 8am-12noon Tea Gardens, Myall Quays Shopping Centre, 8am-1pm
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Tuncurry, John Wright Park, 7am-1pm
last
Nabiac Farmers, Nabiac Showground, 8am-12noon
Krambach, School of Arts Hall, Bucketts Way, 9am-1pm
Pacific Palms, Pacific Palms Community Centre, The Lakes Way, 9am-1pm
activities › beaches
beaches
The Great Lakes is renowned for its beaches. With 145km of coastline is it any wonder. There is a stretch of beach for any mood, activity or reason. Some of our beaches are kilometres long where you can walk for hours and not see a soul. Some offer the best surfing and beach fishing on the Coast. Others still are so remote you can only get there by boat and have it all to yourself. Our beaches are a source of inspiration to many artists and photographers. They host gatherings and celebrations; they are edged with rolling dune systems, palm forests and sensational accommodation options. They host major events and a haven for anyone wanting to connect with the ocean.
Forster Tuncurry beaches Whether you are looking for swimming, surfing, fishing, family friendly, pet friendly or 4WD – there is a beach for you surrounding Forster Tuncurry. From the seclusion of 9 or 7 mile to the great surfing on One Mile to the perfect spot for the kids in the bull ring ocean baths. Beaches here face east, south and north so regardless of the weather you are assured a great beach.
Myall Coast beaches The beaches on the Myall Coast offer a true wilderness experience. The long stretches of sand between Hawks Nest and Seal Rocks are home to wildlife and also some rusting wrecks. In Spring the dune systems come alive with wild flowers and this is celebrated each year with the Walk on the Wildside Festival. If you are looking for a sense of adventure and close connection to nature then these are the beaches for you.
Pacific Palms beaches The beaches of Pacific Palms are simply beautiful. From the rugged setting of Treachery Beach to the family friendly Elizabeth Beach to the clothing optional Shelly Beach, there is something for everyone. Pacific Palms beaches are famous for their surfing and each year host major surf contests. All year round you are assured of a great wave which is why many surfers have the ‘Palms’ as part of their surfing pilgrimage. With so many beaches to choose from you will find a patch of sand and water that you can call your own.
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beaches
tuncurry
Tuncurry Beach
Rock Pool
forster Forster Beach
Pebbly Beach One Mile Beach North One Mile Beach South
Burgess Beach
McBrides Beach Seven Mile Beach
pacific palms Elizabeth Beach
Boomerang Beach North
Boomerang Beach South
Blueys Beach
Cellito Beach
Shelly Beach
seal rocks
Boat Beach
Lighthouse Beach
No.1 Beach Treachery Beach
myall coast Bennetts Beach Mungo Beach Jimmys Beach
activities › surfing
surfing
Surfing is an ancient sport that goes back hundreds of years
With amazing beaches comes amazing surfing and the Great Lakes is famous for its surfing beaches. With so many to choose from there is always a wave to catch. Combine perfect waves with no crowds and you start to see why the region is so popular with surfers. In winter the surfing in the Great Lakes is first class. This is why some of the biggest surfing and surf lifesaving events in the State come here. What better place to learn how to surf than where the best surfing is! The Great Lakes has some of the best surf schools on the North Coast. You will be standing up by the end of the day and hooked on this fantastic sport. view with
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What tips do you have for beginners?
simon ›‹ great lakes surf school
For the beginners the best tip is to seek advice on what size board you should start with, then come and have a lesson or two. We are a fully accredited Surfing Australia Surf School, with both female and male qualified Surfing Australia recognised coaches. So bend your knees, lean forward, look where you are going and get out there and give it a go!
Top 5 spots to surf in the Great Lakes? 1. Seal Rocks 2. Sandbar river mouth 3. North Boomerang
What do you love about the Great Lakes? This is an awesome place, there is so much to do. The colour of the water is just glorious - a fantastic blue.
What makes Great Lakes so good for surfing? We have a wide variety of surf breaks in this area. When the swell is from the south in winter there are some good point breaks to be had. Down the palms way there are some great beach breaks, which when created with the right conditions produces some memorable tubes and barrels - the "green room".
4. Seven Mile 5. Tuncurry Bar.
What is your favourite thing to do in the Great Lakes? Personally I love getting in the water teaching the grommets to surf. They have so much energy it rubs off on my wife Sandy and I. It's great to see them smile while they're riding that wave to the beach. A word that the surfers use is "frothing" and it makes you want to get up everyday to head down to the beach just to see what conditions are on offer. Great Lakes Surf School 0427 823 029
activities › diving
diving Some of the best places in the Great Lakes are under the water
Teeming with marine life, dotted with amazing ship wrecks and boasting spectacular landscapes, you won’t find a more captivating environment to go diving. With the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park on our doorstep, the diving in the Great Lakes is world class and winter is the best time to get underwater. Whether you are someone wanting to explore a whole new world for the first time, a keen photographer after that perfect shot, a seasoned diver looking to experience the privilege of diving unique sites or an adventure seeker wanting to explore a deep water shipwreck, the Great Lakes is the place to dive. There are plenty of qualified dive shops ready to create a diving adventure for you. view with
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john duggan ›‹ action divers What do you love about the great lakes? I love the natural beauty of our area. We really do have it all here from amazing dive sites, to brilliant fishing, to spectacular coastal landscape, with migrating whales and dolphins at play. Combine that with the friendly locals and there is no place in the world I would rather live. Out on the ocean, I have the best office in the world.
What makes Great Lakes so good for diving? We now have most of our area protected by the Marine Park so it means we have marine life in abundance. This area is also home to one of the largest congregations of the endangered Grey Nurse Sharks so it is a real mecca for divers wanting to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures. Add to that we have a couple of awesome shipwrecks for the more technical divers to explore. So all in all, there is something for everyone from the beginner up. There aren’t too many places that can boast all we have to offer.
What tips do you have for beginners? Relax and enjoy. You are about to embark on experience like no other so savour the moment. You will probably be nervous to start, most people are but once you experience the sensation of being underwater, you will be addicted in no time.
Top 5 spots to dive in the Great Lakes? My favourites would have to be: 1. Seal Rocks - great to see Grey Nurse Sharks 2. Latitude Rock – teeming with fish life, even whales frolicking 3. The Pinnacles- on a good day, this still blows my mind 4. The Barge- a great dive to see sharks locally off Forster 5. The Baitgrounds for a shore dive – a nice, easy one with so many bait fish
What is your favourite thing to do in the Great Lakes? It’s too hard to choose just one favourite thing, but here is one of the many amazing things to experience here. I once did a night dive just off Pebbly Beach in the heart of Forster. It was a full moon, as I entered the water the whales were breaching and I just lay on the bottom of the ocean listening to the whales sing and watching the moonlight glistening in the water. It was so peaceful and an almost spiritual experience. I will never forget how I felt at that time. Action Divers, 4/1-5 Manning Street, Tuncurry, 02 6555 4053
activities › lakes
must do Go paddling One of the best ways to experience our lakes is to paddle them. Hire or bring your own craft and spend a day exploring.
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lakes
There is something about lakes. They have a strangely calming affect and draw people to them. The Great Lakes is all about amazing lakes. This region has an incredible and unique triple lakes system found nowhere else in Australia. Wide expanses of open water dominate the landscape and influence their surroundings.
The three ‘great’ lakes – Myall, Smiths and Wallis – each have their own personality. Wallis Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Australia boasting crystal clear waters year round and is home to a rich seafood harvest including the famous Wallis Lake oyster. It is a haven for anybody that loves the water and hugely popular for fishing, boating, paddling, swimming and waterskiing. Smiths Lake is smallest of the great lakes located mid way between Myall and Wallis Lakes. The lake offers warm calm waters, dotted with islands and bounded by National Park and the township of
Smiths Lake. The lake is separated from the ocean by an impressive sandbar formation on Cellito Beach. The Myall Lakes are RAMSAR listed as a wetland of international significance. It has four parts covering an area triple that of Sydney Harbour. An incredible 280 bird species call the lake home, which is more than Kakadu and it is a part of the Myall Lakes National Park. The lake is lined with campsites, fishing spots, tracks and trails, history and home to some of the best experiences in the Great Lakes.
activities › fishing
fishing
It would be hard to think of an area that offers a greater variety of fishing than is available in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes is well known as a fishing haven for enthusiasts and beginners alike all year round. So whether you plan to take a deep sea charter; hire a boat for a spot of lake fishing; try your luck from one of the many beach or lake ‘fishing spots’ or even enrol in our local fishing school whatever your ability there are opportunities for some excellent fishing in the Great Lakes. Deep within the hinterland you can even fly fish for an elusive bass. The region also hosts State and National fishing events each year and is a favourite destination for Australia’s fishing TV programs view with
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What tips do you have for beginners?
What do you love about the great lakes?
The biggest tip I can offer a beginner is “to just go fishing”, you can’t catch fish without a line in the water. Talk to local fisherman about techniques and bait or lures - tackle stores are also a great source of info.
The great Lakes is a fantastic place to be with its pristine waterways as the central point to some great recreational activities, there is just so much to do and see.
Top 5 spots to fish in the Great Lakes
What makes Great Lakes so good for fishing?
1. The Forster or Tuncurry break wall on a run out tide around the full moon targeting Mulloway
The great lakes has something for every angler from beach, rock and bank fishing through to deep sea fishing for the boaties and some fantastic estuary fishing from a boat or Kayak The water quality in the estuary system is fantastic; with a huge area of mangroves weed beds and oyster farms it makes for a great nursery for marine life. The Great Lakes has everything at hand for the angler, whether its sports fishing for large pelagic, such as Mahi Mahi & Bonito; reef fishing for snapper, or in the estuary, lure or bait fishing for bream, flathead and whiting.
These are not in any particular order but 5 of my favourite spots to fish are:
2. The Northern end of 7mile beach (Janie’s Corner) fishing for bream 3. Tuncurry Channel drifting for flathead and whiting 4. Tuncurry off the bank from the fisheries office through the Wallis Lake Fishermans Co Op 5. Along the Eastern side of Wallis Island locally known as Hells Gate Forster Estuary Charters, Waterline Boathouse, Little St. Forster, 0427 431 131, forsterestuarycharters.com
activities › whales
whales The Great Lakes is a fantastic place to observe the annual whale migration. Last year almost 2000 whales were recorded travelling along our coast
The whales migrate north past the Great Lakes from mid May to the end of July and then return past us from mid September to late November. They spend the summer months in the cold waters of the Antarctica where they feed on enormous quantities of krill. And then in autumn as the temperature falls and the ice begins to form on the sea surface, the whales begin their northern migration to warmer waters before returning to Antarctic waters by mid December.
The Great Lakes offers some amazing viewing opportunities. Simply grab a pair of binoculars & look for the ‘blow’ at one of the many easily accessible viewing points, such as Yacaaba Head at Hawks Nest, Sugarloaf Point at Seal Rocks, Cape Hawke, Bennett’s Head or Second Head in Forster. Or give yourself a real treat and get an even closer look by hopping on board one of our special Whale Watching Charter Boats, all of which have a high success rate of sighting a whale.
Most whales that pass the Great Lakes are humpbacks, but occasionally we see Southern Right whales, Minke Whales and Bryde’s Whales.
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matt coombe ›‹ amaroo cruises What do you love about the Great Lakes? I love everything about the Great Lakes, its beautiful uncrowded beaches, pristine lakes, abundance of marine life, great restaurants and cafes, lots of things to do, friendly people, and terrific climate; where else would you want to live! When I drive across the Forster Tuncurry bridge on one of those postcard perfect days I feel like I'm on holidays!
What makes Great Lakes so good for whale watching? What makes the Great Lakes such a wonderful spot for this activity is our geographical proximity to the whales migration path. We are literally only a couple of kilometres from what we call the 'Whale Highway', and very regularly the whales will deviate off the 'highway' and approach our coastline, sometimes coming within metres of our beaches and headlands. This area is an absolutely incredible location for whale watching. From the long white sandy beaches of Tea Gardens to the huge green hills of Cape Hawke, there are numerous fantastic vantage spots for land based whale watching. For example, you could take the leisurely walk up to the Seal rocks Lighthouse, drive right up to the viewing platform at Bennett's Head, or take the challenging hike to the summit of Cape Hawke to enjoy the majestic Humpbacks play, swim and frolic their way through our backyard twice a year as they migrate past. Alternatively, if you
would like to get up close and personal with these gentle giants of the deep, jump on board one of the whale watching cruise boats for the experience of a lifetime.
When can you see whales in the Great Lakes? From mid May we start to see the first pods of whales in our waters heading North to the warmer tropical waters of Queensland to give birth and mate. This Northern migration usually lasts until mid August. From here to mid September can sometimes be a bit quiet with most whales already having made their way up to the warm waters. But each year the time period is slightly different, and because the whales are only opportunistic feeders during this migration, some years we get early hungry males in singles or pairs heading home in the last part of August or early September to feed in their cool waters of Antarctica. By the first week of December all the whales have past and the great migration has finished for another year.
Top 5 spots to view whales 1. Aboard the 'Amaroo' 2. Bennetts Head 3. Seal Rocks Lighthouse 4. Cape Hawke Lookout 5. North One Mile Sand Hill Amaroo Cruises, Memorial Drive, Forster, 0419 333 445, www.amaroocruises.com.au
activities › walks
walks There are incredible views of vast and varied landscapes. Dramatic coasts to deep green forests to patchwork fields that blanket rolling hinterland hills.
the pebbly beach bicentennial walk START: “The Bullring” Ocean Baths, Forster Main Beach, North St. DISTANCE: 10km (loop) TIME: 4hrs GRADE: Easy/medium This walk commences off North St, near the ocean baths of Forster Beach. It leads eastwards over Second Head along the foreshore, between Bennetts Head Rd and the ocean, past The Tanks, through Bennetts Head Reserve from where you may be able to see whales in winter and dolphins all year round and south past One Mile Beach to Burgess Beach. Return the same way. This walk can be split into two or three separate sections if preferred.
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The Lakes Way
booti hill - lakeside walk START: Ruins Campground, The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms DISTANCE: 6.5km (loop) TIME: 3hrs GRADE: Medium This walk touches the Pacific Ocean & shores of Wallis Lake, with beautiful views from the headland and plenty of wildlife. Travel clockwise out to the stunning Seven Mile Beach & look for the signposted track – this climbs up the northern side of Booti Hill. The track emerges onto the ridge-crest above Lindemans Cove & joins a fire trail. Go straight ahead for Elizabeth Beach. Back on the main walking track cross The Lakes Way for a change of pace. The final 3.5km of the loop follows the shore of Wallis Lake.
The Lakes Way Lakeside Cres
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myall area wildflower walk
Mungo Brush Rd
START: Dark Point Car Park DISTANCE: 4km (one way) TIME SUGGESTED: 1-2hrs GRADE: Easy From Dark Point car park, this flat easy walk follows the old sand track on the western side of Mungo Brush Road through open heath, displaying a variety of wildflowers in the spring. The sand track joins an old road near a collapsed culvert, & shortly after the track takes a sharp turn to the east towards Mungo Brush Road. Return by walking east to Mungo Brush Road then onto the beach. Follow the beach to Dark Point (Little Gibber) then west through the dunes, past the Aboriginal middens to Mungo Brush Road.
Dark Point
stroud heritage walk
Bucketts Way
START: : Stroud Court House DISTANCE: 10km TIME: 4hrs GRADE: Easy
Erin St King St
Berkeley St
Laman St
Craven St
Stroud Court House, St Johns Anglican Church, Quambi House and Silo Hill Lookout are four spots on the Stroud Heritage Walk that shouldn’t be missed. Silo Hill takes in the beauty of the rolling green hillside that surrounds Stroud & is also home to the Cannons of the Crimean War Vintage. Stroud has one of the finest collections of convict constructions in Australia. The churchyard has many historic graves & the church holds many plaques well worth inspection.
activities › drives
drives The places and spaces of the Great Lakes are connected by scenic drives. The Myall Way will take you right through the heart of the Myall Coast, Lakes Way captures all our lakes and Wootton Way and Thunderbolts Way are part of the hinterland network taking you to hidden cafés. Whether you need to fill half a day or more there is a drive for you and plenty of places to explore.
the lakesway This 80km drive winds its way beside the Myall, Smiths and Wallis Lakes taking you through Pacific Palms, National Parks and past the turn off for Seal Rocks, Coomba and Hallidays Point. The scenery is spectacular and there are numerous photo stops, picnics areas and unique locations. The Lakesway is also the only access road for Forster Tuncurry. Give yourself a day, whether heading north or south this drive will leave you with some great summer memories.
the myall way If you want to explore the heart of the Myall Coast then this is the drive for you. Starting at either Bulahdelah or Tea Gardens this stretch of road passes through the Myall Lakes National Park with plenty of spots along the way to explore. From the public art and coffee shops of Tea Gardens, to the peaceful waters of Jimmy’s Beach, to giant sand dunes at Dark Point and the rainforest walk at Mungo Brush this drive will get you back to nature. There is a car ferry crossing at Bombah Point followed by 5km of unsealed graded road before reaching the hinterland town of Bulahdelah.
bucketts way – hinterland explorer The Bucketts Way loops out from the Pacific Highway south of Karuah and rejoins the Highway in Taree. This winding country road travels right through the heart of the Great Lakes hinterland, through Stroud, past Gloucester and into the Manning Valley. There is no better way to experience our hinterland. You can start this drive from Bulahdelah taking Booral Rd or from Nabiac heading towards Krambach.
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To Krambach
Nabiac To Glouchester
Failford Road
Pacific Highway
Tuncurry Forster
BUCKETTS WAY Wootton
Wallis Lake
Blueys Beach
WOOTTON WAY The Lakes Way
Bulahdelah Stroud
Smiths Lake Myall Lake
Booral Road Pacific Highway
MYALL WAY
To Karuah
Broughton Island Hawks Nest Tea Gardens
4WD The Great Lakes has forest tracks and long stretches of beach perfect for 4WD exploring. Pack your fishing rod for some great fishing, or a packed lunch to enjoy at the top of the mountain. Remember to always drive safe, be prepared and that some of the best areas require a permit from either Council or NPWS. Contact Great Lakes Tourism 1800 802 692 for more 4WD information.
LAKES WAY
Seal Rocks
activities › hidden gems
hidden gems The Great Lakes has some spectacular secret spots. Places hidden away that offer the chance to make a good holiday – great. Some spots not to miss include …
whoota whoota lookout WALLINGAT NATIONAL PARK
Take a drive up to one of the best natural viewing platforms on the mid-north coast . Whoota provides magnificent views of the park's eucalypt forests & 100 km of coastline from Port Macquarie to Port Stephens.
green cathedral TIONA, PACIFIC PALMS
Uplift your spirits by visiting the open air Green Cathedral by Wallis Lake. There is nowhere like it anywhere in Australia.
great lakes historical museum CAPEL STREET, TUNCURRY
Discover the fascinating history of the Great Lakes with original buildings such as the first Tuncurry School & police lock-up cell. Together with displays of machinery, maritime artefacts & photographs.
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broughton island OFF THE MYALL COAST
Take a Cruise out to Broughton Island, stay a day or camp over night – your choice. This place has the best snorkelling in NSW.
quambi house COWPER STREET, STROUD
Step back in time with a visit to the convict built Quambi House. This important heritage building houses displays of furniture, clothing, photographs & other objects from the late 1800’s. Open Sundays 10am to 3pm
the grandis STONEY CREEK RD, MYALL LAKES NATIONAL PARK
Experience NSW's tallest tree - a spectacular Flooded Gum soaring skyward.
activities › food
great taste Pure, natural, organic are words that come to mind when talking about the amazing tastes you will enjoy in the Great Lakes. With a unique connection to nature the Great Lakes is a foodies paradise. The clean waterways and rich pasturelands of the region have formed a coastal pantry of tantalising delights. This has created a lifestyle governed by the rhythms of the seasons where food is enjoyed all year round as one of life’s simple pleasures. The Great Lakes has a long and proud history of producing great tastes – food and wine – of exceptional quality. The waters of the region offer a rich seafood harvest each year including our famous oysters. The Great Lakes is the largest supplier of oysters on the East Coast and one of the few places where you can buy fresh from the lake.
The hinterland hides boutique wineries, farm gates and cafés full of country charm and hospitality. Here you can drop in and talk direct with the grower. Our farmers markets bring locals together to celebrate the diverse produce of the Great Lakes. Tempt your tastebuds with a fine selection of local produce such as freshly caught seafood, gourmet cheeses, grain fed beef or fresh vegetables. Discover our local produce at our restaurants or buy direct from the grower at one of our many farmers markets or farm gates. Eating local produce is a good thing for not only you but also for the local economy. view with
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anna ›‹ honeycomb valley farm What can visitors expect when they visit Honeycomb Valley? What do you love about the great lakes? Totally love its mix of surf and turf…that you can be farming one minute and feeding pelicans and finning next to dolphins the next. Also love that the climate allows us to grow such a huge diversity of plants from cold season through to sub-tropical, so you can have your cinnamon with your apples! Does it get any better?
What makes Great Lakes produce special? Fresh air, plentiful water, craftsmanship, lots of heart, lots of space and good organic vibes! At our place we love growing great produce and working with other local artisans to turn it into something really special. So our honey ends up in delicious products like gingerbread, hot chilli honey, honey BBQ sauce and vanilla honey; our native hibiscus end up in Rosella Jam, cordial, tea and dessert syrups; our herbs end up dried and made into healthy and heart-warming teas and our free range eggs make it into all sorts of tasty things. It’s true local food and we’re really proud of all the effort and care that goes into it.
Inspiration, education and delicious degustation! They’ll get to see and taste things for the first time and get an insight into a really mixed, sustainable, coastal farm. There’s something for all ages from our friendly farm animals to acres of useful plants gardens, a stingless native bee education area and our solar cooking zone where we have the biggest solar oven in Australia cooking up batches of goodies. There are beautiful big sky views and our farmgate shop-built into a recycled shipping container - is stacked with farm-made balms, goats’ milk soaps and plentiful produce. Visitors who want more than just a shopping experience can pay to actually enter the farm where they can wander the gardens, meet the animals and get a special honey appreciation session including a taste of the incredibly rare Sugarbag honey from a tiny Aussie bee.
What is your favourite thing to do in the Great Lakes? Absolutely love hanging out and sharing tips, food and plants with all the great locals into Seedsavers, Landcare and permaculture. Love playing with our farm animals, and after a long, hot day beekeeping, soaping and farming, there’s nothing quite like a short trip in to kayak peacefully on that too-beautiful-for- words turquoise lake. Honeycomb Valley Farm 3736 Wallanbah Rd Nabiac NSW 2312 (02) 6554 1460
› school holidays
family holidays time together
What is it that makes the perfect family holiday? In the Great Lakes we have found the answer. Here you will discover endless opportunities to create the perfect family holiday. This is the place where you can reconnect, recharge and reclaim. Here you can immerse yourself in nature and do as much or as little as you like. The Great Lakes has somewhere to stay for every budget and for every need. From self-contained apartments over looking the ocean to secluded camping on the lakeside – there are many different options to stay within the Great Lakes. Book a
family cabin along the lake or rent a holiday house with wide ocean views to greet you every morning. There is no shortage of things for the family to do. Amusement parks, cinema’s, shopping, clubs, fine dining, sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, diving, markets and numerous events are but a few of the adventures that await. There are also plenty of pamper opportunities! The Great Lakes has all you will need to create the ultimate family holiday, all year round and memories that will last a lifetime.
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FREE FAMILY PACK Call 1800 802 692 for your free family pack and start planning your next holiday today!
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› arts, museums & culture
cultural heart With its majestic landscapes and relaxed lifestyle it is not surprising that the Great Lakes has inspired generations of artists and craftspeople. This special relationship with creativity is reflected not only in the strong and distinctive painting style of the Tobwabba Artists and their contemporary coastal Aboriginal art but in the works of the artists, sea changers and lifestylers that have moved to the area more recently. The natural beauty of the Great Lakes is now reflected in the works of painters, sculptors, craftspeople, potters and others who engage their talents in a vibrant cultural environment. Great Lakes has a growing reputation for a vigorous cultural life supporting a rich and diverse number of fascinating galleries, small and
large, as well as those unexpected finds in local gift and curio shops. Their works also appear increasingly on display in many of the areas cafes and restaurants. Indeed there are countless opportunities to browse the galleries and shops to buy that permanent reminder of a Great Lakes holiday. Alternatively you may simply be delighted by some remarkable examples of public art that are found in some very surprising locations. Throughout the year many townships also host annual art awards and exhibitions or you can browse the many markets held across the region to provide some fascinating rewards.
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art & craft artisans on the hill 702 TINONEE RD, MONDROOK www.artisansonthehill.com.au
tobwabba gallery 10 BRECKENRIDGE ST, FORSTER www.tobwabba.com.au
gallery saltair 12 ALBERT ST, HALLIDAYS POINT www.saltairartanddesign.com
lake street gallery 34 LAKE STREET, FORSTER 02 6554 5855 www.glas.org.au
galleries in the gardens TEA GARDENS
riverside art walk MARINE DRIVE, TEA GARDENS
forster arts & craft centre BREESE PARADE, FORSTER forsterartsandcrafts.weebly.com
At Artisans on the Hill there are a variety of craft workshops on offer, from wood turning & hebel sculpture to silk painting & screen printing. There’s also lots of fun for kids. Award winning ''Tobwabba Art'' is a 100% Aboriginal owned artist collective providing employment and income for twenty-two Aboriginal artists & staff. Their works can be viewed and purchased from their Forster Gallery. Art workshops run by local artist Jeanette Smith. Open to visitors & locals for private or group lessons. Jeanette’s work can be viewed at a variety of local stores & cafés in the region. Come along to the Art Society's Lake Street Gallery and enjoy the visual feast. You may even find the masterpiece you have always wanted. Take in the array of local artworks on display in shops along the waterfront businesses in Tea Gardens. And visit the outdoor art exhibition & sale every Saturday plus every Sunday during the school holidays. At the Tea Gardens Hotel/Motel. Art installations are located in a trail along the waterfront at Marine Drive, Tea Gardens with a few over in Hawks Nest. The installations donated by local artists vary from murals, sculptures & mosaics and all have relevance to the local environment & community.
One of the largest community arts & craft centres in NSW. Hosting monthly exhibitions as well as displaying a large range of art, crafts, ceramics, woodwork & pottery for sale from its members.
myall community art & craft centre COUNCIL CENTRE, MYALL ST, TEA GARDENS www.myallartandcraft.com.au
A fabulous community art centre with retail sales of members work. Classes & events are also run regularly.
accommodation › bookings
home away from home Whatever your choice you'll be sure of a warm welcome in the Great Lakes and in winter you will be able to grab some sensational bargains as well. The Great Lakes has somewhere to stay for every need and budget, from luxury apartments overlooking the ocean to secluded camping in a National Park. Discover a home-from-home with a cosy B&B or beachfront holiday house, or get into the ‘great outdoors' with our family-friendly holiday parks or rural farm stays. Our wide range of motels and units offer great value for families & friends. Or for something completely different, what about a stay in a genuine lighthouse keepers cottage or luxury houseboat?
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BOOK YOUR STAY The best way to find that home away from home is to contact Great Lakes Tourism. Whether it is through the website ~ www.greatlakes.org.au By email ~ stay@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au Or on the phone ~ freecall 1800 802 692
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accommodation › camping
pitch it! Wake up with views over a lake; enjoy dramatic sunsets and the feeling of the great outdoors. The Great Lakes offers you everything from bustling holiday parks with all mod cons to small remote campsites with a more 'get-back-to-nature' appeal. So whether you’re sleeping under canvas, bringing your own caravan or motor home, or relaxing in a spacious beachside cabin, the Great Lakes has a spot just for you!
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caravan, camping & holiday parks BIG4 Forster-Tuncurry Great Lakes Holiday Park
TUNCURRY
02 6554 6827
BIG4 Hallidays Point Beachfront Holiday Resort
HALLIDAYS POINT
1800 888 706
Broughton Island
MYALL LAKES NATIONAL PARK
1300 072 757
Forster Beach Holiday Park
FORSTER
1800 240 632
Happy Hallidays Holiday Park
HALLIDAYS POINT
1800 555 454
Hawks Nest Beach Holiday Park
HAWKS NEST
02 4997 0239
Jimmys Beach Holiday Park
HAWKS NEST
1800 662 209
Kings Creek Camp
KRAMBACH
02 6559 1235
Lakeside Resort Forster
FORSTER
02 6555 5511
Lanis Holiday Island
FORSTER
02 6554 6273
Lanis on the Beach Old Bar
OLD BAR
02 6553 7274
Myall Lakes National Park Camping (various grounds)
MYALL LAKES NATIONAL PARK
02 6591 0300
Myall Shores Holiday Park
BOMBAH POINT
1300 769 566
Pacific Palms Caravan Park
ELIZABETH BEACH
02 6554 2092
Sandbar & Bushland Holiday Park
PACIFIC PALMS
02 6554 4095
Seal Rocks Holiday Park
SEAL ROCKS
1800 112 234
Smugglers Cove Holiday Village
FORSTER
02 6554 6666
Sundowner Tiona Tourist Park
PACIFIC PALMS
1800 636 452
The Ruins
BOOTI BOOTI NATIONAL PARK
02 6591 0300
Treachery Camp
SEAL ROCKS
02 4997 6138
Tuncurry Beach Caravan Park
TUNCURRY
02 6554 6440
Twin Dolphins Holiday Park
TUNCURRY
02 6554 7015
Wallamba Holiday Park
NORTH TUNCURRY
1800 268 174
accommodation › listing
pet friendly Your pets are welcome too! Don't leave your best friend at home when you come to the Great Lakes. Many of our holiday properties welcome pets and with so many options for walks your dog won't want to go home! Pet policies do vary from accommodation to accommodation so please always check first with the individual property before booking. Look for the Pet Friendly symbol
accommodation b&b ~ guesthouse Billabong Cottage B & B
BOOLAMBAYTE
02 4997 4844
Cottage Barn B&B
STROUD
02 4994 5095
Lakeside Escape B&B
GREEN POINT
02 6557 6400
The Bank Guesthouse
WINGHAM
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farmstay Forest Lodge Farm Stay
BULAHDELAH
02 4997 4511
Honeycomb Valley Farm
NABIAC
02 6554 1460
BULAHDELAH
02 4997 4380
houseboat Luxury Houseboat Hire
apartments ~ units Akuna By the Lake
FORSTER
02 6557 5371
Beaches International
FORSTER
02 6554 5160
Diamond Beachfront Holiday Units
DIAMOND BEACH 02 6559 3023
Jamaica Holiday Units
FORSTER
02 6557 6228
Kelanbri Holiday Apartments
FORSTER
02 6554 8033
Ocean Front Motor Lodge
FORSTER
02 6554 7817
Sails Luxury Apartments
FORSTER
02 6555 3700
Sandpiper on Smiths Lake
SMITHS LAKE
02 6554 4050 02 6555 0300
Sevan Apartments
FORSTER
Shoreline Unit 8
TUNCURRY
02 9716 6572
Sunrise Luxury Apartments
TUNCURRY
02 6557 5030
Sunseeker Holiday Units
FORSTER
02 6554 6818
The Marina (Unit 308)
FORSTER
02 6554 7817
The Reef Apartments. Unit 202
FORSTER
0407 923 064
house @' Forster
FORSTER
0416 301 745
Amaroo on the Waterfront
SMITHS LAKE
0409 811 215
Beach N Lake Cottage
SMITHS LAKE
02 9623 5089
Bream Cottage at Coomba Park
COOMBA PARK
0417 427 572
Bungayarra Holiday House
FORSTER
0411 612 610
Cellitos
SMITHS LAKE
CHEAP Forster Getaway
FORSTER
0428 544 279 0416 301 745
Elizabeth Beach Lakeside Accommodation
PACIFIC PALMS
02 6554 3184
Great Lakes Farmstay
TEA GARDENS
0439 411 193
Indigal
PACIFIC PALMS
0414 728 158
Japara Lodge
COOMBA PARK
02 6554 2455
Kookaburra Cottage
TARBUCK BAY
0418 270 391
Minimbah Cottages
NABIAC
02 6554 1514
Seaward Smiths Lake
SMITHS LAKE
0418 262 171
Silver Gums
DYERS CROSSING
0417 210 065
The Lake House
SMITHS LAKE
02 6554 7817
Whitby on Wallis Lakefront Holiday Cottage & B&B
COOMBA BAY
02 6554 2448
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resort ~ self contained Blueys Retreat
PACIFIC PALMS
1800 220 021
Boathouse Resort Tea Gardens
TEA GARDENS
02 4997 0833
Clarendon Forest Retreat
FAILFORD
02 6554 3162
Forster Holiday Village
FORSTER
02 6554 6027
Moby's Beachside Retreat
PACIFIC PALMS
02 6591 0000
Seashells Beachside Resort
DIAMOND BEACH
02 6559 2779
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse Holiday Accommodation
SEAL ROCKS
02 4997 6590
Sunbury Lodge
MINIMBAH
0434 046 924
Tallwoods Verve Resort
HALLIDAYS POINT 1300 135 456
motel Barkley Inn Motel
FORSTER
02 6555 2552
Bella Villa Motor Inn
FORSTER
02 6554 6842
Best Western Lakesway Motor Inn
FORSTER
02 6554 8100
Blueys By the Beach Motel
BLUEYS BEACH
02 6554 0665 02 6554 6877
Forster Motor Inn
FORSTER
Gallipoli Court
FORSTER
02 8868 7777
Golden Sands Motor Inn
FORSTER
02 6554 6222
Hawks Nest Motel
HAWKS NEST
02 4997 1166
Island Palms Motor Inn
FORSTER
02 6554 5555
Jasmine Lodge Motel
FORSTER
02 6554 9838
Karuah Motor Inn
KARUAH
02 4997 5336
South Pacific Palms Motor Inn
TUNCURRY
Tea Gardens Hotel Motel
TEA GARDENS
02 6554 6511 02 4997 0203
Tuncurry Motor Lodge
TUNCURRY
02 6554 8885
Wallis Lake Motel
FORSTER
02 6555 5600
FORSTER
02 6554 8766
hotel The Dorsal Boutique Hotel
real estate JKL Real Estate
FORSTER
02 6554 8717
LJ Hooker
FORSTER
02 6591 6400
Margaret Price Real Estate
FORSTER
02 6555 7211
Noble Realty
FORSTER
02 6555 9415
Pacific Palms Real Estate
PACIFIC PALMS
02 6554 0500
R & R Property
STROUD
02 4994 9123
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getting here the great lakes is closer than you think! by car
by coach
The Great Lakes is situated on the NSW Mid North Coast, just off the Pacific Highway. Improvements in the Highway now make it an easy 2.5hrs drive from Sydney's Northern suburbs to Tea Gardens & 3.5hrs to Forster Tuncurry. With a journey of less than 2hrs to Forster Tuncurry from Newcastle. Travelling south it is an 8hrs drive from Brisbane to Forster Tuncurry. From western NSW the drive from Tamworth is less than 5hrs.
Busways provides daily services linking Taree, Forster, Pacific Palms, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and Newcastle.
by train The XPT train service between Sydney and Brisbane stops daily at Taree, 30mins north of Forster Tuncurry. For info visit countrylink.com.au or call 13 22 32.
by air
For Busways information & to book visit www.busways.com.au or call 1800 043 263. Tickets can also be purchased from Forster Visitor Information Centre. Greyhound Australia operate daily coach services from Brisbane & Sydney. For Greyhound information & to book visit www.greyhound.com.au or call 1300 473 946. Holiday Coast Connections operate a daily service (except Sunday) between Port Macquarie & Newcastle, via Taree. For Holiday Coast Connections information & to book visit www.holidaycoastconnections.com.au or call 02 6581 5557
Virgin Blue & Jetstar both operate flights to Newcastle airport. With Rex Airlines flying into Taree from Sydney. Airport Shuttle Services are provided by Newcastle Transfer Services 02 4928 9822.
forster
Little St. Open: 9am to 5pm, 7 days
tea gardens
Myall St. Open: 10am to 4pm, 7 days Our friendly staff have a wealth of local knowledge and take pride in ensuring that you make the very best of your stay in the Great Lakes. To help plan your visit, order guides & maps, book accommodation or for 'the best' information make sure you make one of our Visitor Information Centre's the first stop on your holiday.
bulahdelah
Pacific Hwy & Crawford St Open: 9am to 4pm, (Mon-Sat)
pacific palms
Boomerang Dr, Open: 10am to 3pm, most days
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