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AT A GLANCE
NEW THINGS IN OUR FAVOURITE PLACES
1996 The small Forster Surf Life Saving Club achieved national recognition when their under 18 beach sprint relay team won gold at the Australian Championships.
Forster,
NSW Australia
Situated in the mid north coast region of New South Wales, Australia, Forster is a large coastal town in the Great Lakes Council LGA, about 308km northeast of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin, Tuncurry, which is the smaller of the two towns.
Because of its close proximity to Sydney, just over four hours drive, Forster-Tuncurry is a popular summer family holiday destination. With its large lakes and white sandy
beaches, visitors can enjoy dolphin cruises, fishing, sail boarding and scuba diving. other notable nearby attractions include
the Bicentennial Trail, Cape Hawke and Booti Booti National Park.
ForSTEr
NAME GAME
The usual local pronunciation of the name is “Foster”. The town got its name from William Forster, who was briefly Premier of New South Wales and who later served as
Agent General in London.
1 oCToBEr 1872
The date the first post office opened in Forster, with John Wyllie Breckenridge as postmaster at a salary of £10 a year.
223 metres
To climb to the summit of Cape Hawke for spectacular views.
Beaches Galore...
The beaches around Foster are all fabulous, starting with Main Beach which is a protected beach, making it ideal for families. Nearby Pebbly Beach is also
a good spot for families as is Burgess Beach. other beaches not to miss include one Mile Beach and McBrides Beach, ideal to escape for a day. Seven Mile Beach stretches south from Cape Hawke down to Booti Hill and the ruins, great for fishing and surfing.
STAY RcI affiliated resorts near Forster include:
Pacific Palms 1808
Just 20 minutes from Forster is the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday with beautiful beaches and numerous bird species to observe. The vast waterways, magnificent wildlife and crystal clear blue water provides for a very family friendly holiday. The resort offers extensive facilities, including a swimming pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, barbecue and playground.
Seashells Beachfront Resort 3952
Seashells is ideally located next to the beach and surrounding Manning valley attractions. Guests can enjoy the large swimming pool, sandy beaches with water sports, outdoor tennis and squash courts, miniature golf and a covered barbecue area. There’s also a fully equipped gym and spa, resort playground, recreation room and spa for the perfect holiday experience.
For additional resort listings, visit RcI.com or call 1300 368 800 AU or 0800 368 800 NZ
For information about tours and activities check out www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/forster-and-taree-area/forster
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