winter in the lakes

WHALE TIME winter is whale season, get up close & personalFISHING MECCA local tips on the best fishing spots

WEEKENDS AWAY maximise your break, our guide to where to stay & what to doFAMILY FUN wrap up warm & get out in the great outdoors

OFFICIAL GUIDE TO WINTER IN THE 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.



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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 doCape 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.

destination › forster tuncurry



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.

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.

must doSugarloaf 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.



destination›pacificpalms



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

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.

destination › myall coast

must doMungo Brush

Rainforest walkThis 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.



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.

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.

must doA 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.



destination › hinterland



events › april ~ july

events



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.

club 2 club ocean swimDATE: Sun 7 April

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!

gloria jeans run for funDATE: 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.

anzac dayDATE: Thur 25 April

Join one of the various services across the Great Lakes.

forster island challengeDATE: 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

tournamentDATE: Wed 1 to Sun 5 May

VENUE: Hawks Nest Golf Club, Sanderling Ave

Annual golfing classic at the scenic Hawks Nest Golf Course.

forster adventure raceDATE: Sat 11 May


A race promising to deliver a unique adventure experience taking competitors across

some of the most challenging & scenic landscape in the Great Lakes.

junior spiritDATE: Sat 11 May, 3pm


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

june pacific palms arts festival

DATE: Sat 8 & Sun 9 June VENUE: Pacific Palms Community Centre

This well known & visited exhibition & sale, features art works from locals & the wider

community.

nsw surfmasters state titles

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.

july forster keys

family fun dayDATE: 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!

stroud international brick & rolling pin

throwing contestDATE: Sat 20 July

VENUE: Stroud Showground

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.



september forster running festival

DATE: Sun 8 Sept VENUE: Forster

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 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.

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!

forster weekend of surfDATE: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct

VENUE: main beach forster

Come & view some amazing action at this years Surf Life Saving Carnival.

myall river festivalDATE: 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 festivalDATE: 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 festivalDATE: 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



november bulahdelah show

DATE: Fri 15 & Sat 16 Nov VENUE: Myall River, Tea Gardens

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.

lakeside festivalDATE: Sat 2 Nov

VENUE: John Wright Park, Tuncurry

A feast of live music, food, wine, art displays and entertainment right on the waterfront.

markets

weekend saturday sunday

1st Bulahdelah,

Visitor Centre Grounds, 8am-1pm

Blackhead Bazaar, Wylie Breckenridge Park,

8:30am-1pm (no markets May-Sept)

2nd Forster Town,

Town Park, 8am-2pm

3rd

Forster Farmers, Visitor Centre Grounds,

8am-12noon Krambach, School of Arts Hall,

Bucketts Way, 9am-1pmTea Gardens,

Myall Quays Shopping Centre, 8am-1pm

4th Tuncurry,

John Wright Park, 7am-1pm

last Nabiac Farmers,

Nabiac Showground, 8am-12noon

Pacific Palms, Pacific Palms Community Centre,

The Lakes Way, 9am-1pm



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.

activities › beaches

beaches



beaches

tuncurryTuncurry Beach Rock Pool

forsterForster Beach Pebbly Beach One Mile Beach - North One Mile Beach - South Burgess Beach McBrides Beach Seven Mile Beach

pacific palmsElizabeth Beach Boomerang Beach North Boomerang Beach South Blueys Beach Cellito Beach Shelly Beach

seal rocksBoat Beach Lighthouse Beach No.1 Beach Treachery Beach

myall coastBennetts Beach Mungo Beach Jimmys Beach



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.

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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".

What tips do you have for beginners?

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

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

simon ›‹ great lakes surf school



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.

diving

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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

john duggan ›‹ action divers



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.

activities › lakes



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.

must doGo 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.



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

fishing

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What do you love about the great lakes?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.

What makes Great Lakes so good for fishing?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.

What tips do you have for beginners?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.

Top 5 spots to fish in the Great LakesThese are not in any particular order but 5 of my favourite spots to fish are:

1. The Forster or Tuncurry break wall on a run out tide around the full moon targeting Mulloway

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, www.forsterestuarycharters.com

tony elkins ›‹ forster estuary charters


www.forsterestuarycharters.com


activities › 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.

Most whales that pass the Great Lakes are humpbacks, but occasionally we see Southern Right whales, Minke Whales and Bryde’s Whales.

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.

Along with whales the The Great Lakes is also home to more dolphins than anywhere else on the East Coast.

whales



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 whales1. 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

matt coombe ›‹ amaroo cruises


www.amaroocruises.com.au


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.

booti hill - lakeside walkSTART: Ruins Campground, The Lakes Way,

Pacific PalmsDISTANCE: 6.5km (loop)

TIME: 3hrsGRADE: 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.

Macintosh St

Little St

The Lakes Way

Lakeside Cres

The Lakes Way

walksThere are incredible views of vast and varied landscapes. Dramatic coasts to deep green

forests to patchwork fields that blanket rolling hinterland hills.

activities › walks



Laman St

Bucketts Way

Erin St

Berkeley St

Craven St

King St

Mungo Brush Rd

DarkPoint

myall area wildflower walkSTART: Dark Point Car ParkDISTANCE: 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.

stroud heritage walkSTART: : Stroud Court HouseDISTANCE: 10km TIME: 4hrs GRADE: Easy

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.



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 lakeswayThis 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 wayIf 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 explorerThe 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.

activities › drives



4WDThe 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.

Tea Gardens

Hawks Nest

To Karuah

To Krambach

To Glouchester Tuncurry

Forster

Smiths Lake

Wallis Lake

Myall Lake

Broughton Island

Pacific Highway

Booral Road

Pacific Highway

Seal Rocks

Wootton

Blueys Beach

Stroud

Nabiac

Bulahdelah

BUCKETS WAY

LAKES WAY

MYALL WAY

WOOTTON WAY



green cathedralTIONA, PACIFIC PALMS

Uplift your spirits by visiting the open air Green Cathedral by Wallis

Lake. There is nowhere like it anywhere in Australia.

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 …

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.

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.

activities › hidden gems



the grandisSTONEY CREEK RD, MYALL LAKES

NATIONAL PARK

Experience NSW's tallest tree - a spectacular Flooded Gum

soaring skyward.

broughton islandOFF 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 houseCOWPER 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



great tastePure, 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.

activities › food



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.

What can visitors expect when they visit Honeycomb Valley?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

anna ›‹ honeycomb valley farm



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.

› school holidays



FREE FAMILY PACKCall 1800 802 692 for your free family pack and start planning your next holiday today!



cultural heartWith 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.

› arts, museums & culture



art & craft

artisans on the hill702 TINONEE RD, MONDROOK

www.artisansonthehill.com.au

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.

tobwabba gallery10 BRECKENRIDGE ST, FORSTER

www.tobwabba.com.au

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.

gallery saltair12 ALBERT ST, HALLIDAYS POINT

www.saltairartanddesign.com

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.

lake street gallery34 LAKE STREET, FORSTER02 6554 5855 www.glas.org.au

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.

galleries in the gardensTEA GARDENS

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.

riverside art walkMARINE DRIVE, TEA GARDENS

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.

forster arts & craft centre

BREESE PARADE, FORSTERforsterartsandcrafts.weebly.com

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.


www.artisansonthehill.com.au

www.tobwabba.com.au

www.saltairartanddesign.com

www.glas.org.au

forsterartsandcrafts.weebly.com

www.myallartandcraft.com.au


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?

accommodation › bookings



BOOK YOUR STAYThe 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 ~ [email protected]

Or on the phone ~ freecall 1800 802 692

IT COULDN'T BE EASIER



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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!

accommodation › camping



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

b&b ~ guesthouseBillabong 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 02 6553 5068

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



farmstayForest Lodge Farm Stay BULAHDELAH 02 4997 4511

Honeycomb Valley Farm NABIAC 02 6554 1460

houseboatLuxury Houseboat Hire BULAHDELAH 02 4997 4380

apartments ~ unitsAkuna 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

Sevan Apartments FORSTER 02 6555 0300

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 0428 544 279

CHEAP Forster Getaway FORSTER 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



resort ~ self containedBlueys 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

motelBarkley 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

Forster Motor Inn FORSTER 02 6554 6877

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 02 6554 6511

Tea Gardens Hotel Motel TEA GARDENS 02 4997 0203

Tuncurry Motor Lodge TUNCURRY 02 6554 8885

Wallis Lake Motel FORSTER 02 6555 5600

hotelThe Dorsal Boutique Hotel FORSTER 02 6554 8766

real estateJKL 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

accommodation › listing



getting herethe great lakes is closer than you think!

by carThe 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.

by trainThe XPT train service between Sydney and Brisbane stops daily at Taree, 30mins north of Forster Tuncurry. For info visit

www.countrylink.info or call 13 22 32.

by airVirgin 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.

by coachBusways provides daily services linking Taree,

Forster, Pacific Palms, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and Newcastle.

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

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.

forsterLittle St. Open: 9am to 5pm, 7 days

tea gardensMyall St. Open: 10am to 4pm, 7 days

bulahdelahPacific Hwy & Crawford St

Open: 9am to 4pm, (Mon-Sat)

pacific palmsBoomerang Dr,

Open: 10am to 3pm, most days


http://www.countrylink.info

www.busways.com.au

www.greyhound.com.au

www.holidaycoastconnections.com.au


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