LOCATION
NSW MID NORTH COAST
Forster is a coastal town on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, about a 3hr drive 308 km north-north-east of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin, Tuncurry, which is the smaller of the two towns. The coast walk from Aqua Palm to town is about 5km's and will take about an hour; it's a great way to start the day!
BEACHES
MORE THAN ONE MILE
AquaPalm Holiday House Forster is located at beautiful One Mile Beach and is a short walk from the stunning Burgess Beach. Forster Main Beach and Tuncurry Beaches are are a 5 min car ride into town and the area is littered with smaller, more private bays and beaches. A 25min drive south will take you to past Seven Mile Beach to Elizabeth, Bluey's and Boomerang Beaches.
PARKS
AND WILDLIFE
Dolphins are in healthy numbers in and around Forster year round, the best time of year to spot whales is around October. In addition to an abundant sea life Forster has sea birds, eagles, kangaroos and much more. The Booti Booti National Park has some beautiful scenery, picnic areas and walks - you can get a great view of the area from the Cape Hawke lookout. A bit further south is the Myall Lakes National Park, be sure to visit the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse at Seal Rocks and Wallis Lake if you have time.
RECREATION
THINGS TO DO
Forster has a great range of things to do in and around the area both in and out of the water. There's Forster Golf, Bowling & Tennis Clubs including the Cape Hawke Surf Club all within walking distance. Deep sea, lake and river boating & fishing, Surfing, SUP, Kayak and snorkelling including hire at the marina. Whale & Dolphin watching tours are also available from the marina. Forster has shopping, cafes, bars and restaurants in town as well as Stocklands Shopping Mall about 2kms from Aqua Palm.