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Locality Guide - Forster NSW

 

Location Description

Forster/Tuncurry is only three hours drive from Sydney and is considered a world away where the magnificent eastern dividing range forms a backdrop to one of the most dazzling stretches of coast you will ever see.
Forster/Tuncurry is the heart of the Great Lakes that covers 145 kilometres of stunning coastline and a glittering mosaic of crystal clear inland waterways based around the impressive Wallis, Smiths and Myall Lakes networks. Deep green forests abound with limitless opportunities to explore hidden coastal and hinterland jewels.
Throughout the region you will discover breathtaking scenery and celebrate fabulous sunsets where you can immerse yourself in natures varied moods, from wide expanses of sub tropical forests to the tranquillity of a deserted beach at sunrise. Secluded bays, exciting surf beaches, stunning coastal scenery and historic hinterland combine to make the Great Lakes the perfect destination.
There is no shortage of activities catering for all ages. Amusement parks, cinemas, shopping at the Forster Stockland Shopping Centre and the BI-LO arcade in Tuncurry, 2 Bowling Clubs, 2 championship 18 hole Golf Courses with one of each on both sides of the bridge, fine dining, surfing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, diving, markets and numerous events are but a few of the opportunities that await the visitor. The region has all you will need to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Everything is within easy reach by car or the town bus service operates daily with most clubs also offering a free courtesy bus for you to make that night one to remember. 

In making the area your home, you will find the infrastructure to cater for all ages.  From the state-of-the art Great Lakes College -  a combined senior high school together with Tafe NSW, hospital, doctors surgeries throughout the town, community library, craft and art facilities.

 

Visitors Centre

Great lakes Tourist Information Centre
Little Street Forster
Phone: 02 6554 8799

 

Attractions



Ton O Fun is a unique park offering waterslides, quad bikes, bumper boats, go carts and full restaurant and BBQ facilities. 5 minutes from Tuncurry.

The Big Buzz Fun Park, waterslides, pool, BBQ facilities, push carts and only 10 minutes out of Tuncurry.

Action Divers and Fishing Charters
The Amaroo 2 Dolphin and Whale Watching

 

Facilities

Forster Stockland Shopping Centre with a variety of specialty stores including ALDI, County Target, Kmart and Gloria Jeans.  

Tuncurry BI-LO arcade offers great shopping 

Forster Bowling Club, Tuncurry Bowling Club, Numerous Restaurants, Tuncurry Cinema 3

 

Transport

Everything is within easy reach by car or the town bus service operates daily. Most clubs also offer a free courtesy bus for you to make that night one to remember.

 

Community

Forster Arts & Crafts Centre 
Great Lakes Library
Cape Hawke Community Private Hospital

 

Pre-Schools

Great Lakes Childrens Centre Ph: 6554 7753
Dolphins Child Care Centre  Ph: 6555 3266 
Giggles Child Care Centre  Ph: 6555 2522
Kindilan Child Care Centre Ph: 6555 4133
King Of The Castle Ph: 6555 2111
Little Beaver Pre School  Ph: 6554 8115
Pokey Possum Pre School Ph: 6555 5133

 

Primary Schools

Forster Primary School Ph: 6555 6766
Tuncurry Primary School Ph: 65546463
Forster Holy Name Primary School Ph: 6555 2001

 

Secondary Schools

Great Lakes College – Forster Campus Ph: 6554 6062
Great Lakes College – Tuncurry Campus Ph: 6555 0500

 

Tertiary Schools

Tafe NSW Great Lakes Ph: 6555 0600

 

Sport

Forster Golf Course
Forster Ten Pin Bowling Club
Forster Bowling Club
Forster Tennis Club
Forster Squash Courts
Great Lakes Aquatic Centre and Gymnasium
Tuncurry Bowling Club
Tuncurry 18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Tuncurry Sports and Leagues Club (Bowls Football Tennis)
Many Fishing Clubs

 

Offices Servicing this Area

LJ Hooker Forster

7 Wharf Street

FORSTER NSW 2428

Phone: 02 6591 6400