Jocelyn's Guidebook in the mid north coast and surrounds
Food scene
A favourite place not only for the locals but travelers as well due to its fresh delicious fish n chips and country vibes.
Don’t leave without… checking out the gallery at Salty Dog, where you’ll find treasures made by local artisans, including clever furniture from Newcastle’s Rustic Reproductions.
Salty Dog Cafe Coolongolook
Pacific HighwayA favourite place not only for the locals but travelers as well due to its fresh delicious fish n chips and country vibes.
Don’t leave without… checking out the gallery at Salty Dog, where you’ll find treasures made by local artisans, including clever furniture from Newcastle’s Rustic Reproductions.
Greenhouse Cafe
72 Clarkson StThey have the best coffee in town!
They serve
organic salads, vegie and Wagyu burgers, gluten-free cakes and excellent coffee, though the velvety chocolate brownies are reason enough to stop.
Unearthed
They serve
organic salads, vegie and Wagyu burgers, gluten-free cakes and excellent coffee, though the velvety chocolate brownies are reason enough to stop.
Fresh seafood and oysters are their specialty. Plus the view over Forster/Tuncurry beaches are beautiful.
34 locals recommend
Hamilton's Oysters
Fresh seafood and oysters are their specialty. Plus the view over Forster/Tuncurry beaches are beautiful.
Andy's Cherry Pie Cafe
17 Bengal StDelicious! The best pie in town
A great place to hang out and have a sip of beer. Food is great and the place is ideal for families or for a group.
6 locals recommend
Nabiac Hotel
Clarkson StreetA great place to hang out and have a sip of beer. Food is great and the place is ideal for families or for a group.
The Artisan Farmer
Beach Street Seafoods
1 Wallis St
Beach Street Seafoods
1 Wallis StBeaches
Great Lakes is renowned for it’s beaches. With 145km of coastline is it any wonder that the Great Lakes is home to spectacular beaches. Some of our beaches are kilometres long where you could walk for hours and not see a soul. Others offer the best surfing and beach fishing on the North Coast. Some are protected and perfect for families while others are great for adventures. Others still, are so remote you can only get there by boat and have it all to yourself.
tuncurry beach or nine mile beach can be accessed at various points
Its southern end can be reached from Beach Street Tuncurry. Although it's well known for its good surfing, you'll also find at its Southern end, Tuncurry Rockpool, an enclosed swimming area nestled into the Breakwall.
With a kiosk, children’s play area and bbq facilities this is an extremely popular spot for families.
Along Nine Mile there is a pet friendly section where dogs are allowed.
Nine Mile Beach
tuncurry beach or nine mile beach can be accessed at various points
Its southern end can be reached from Beach Street Tuncurry. Although it's well known for its good surfing, you'll also find at its Southern end, Tuncurry Rockpool, an enclosed swimming area nestled into the Breakwall.
With a kiosk, children’s play area and bbq facilities this is an extremely popular spot for families.
Along Nine Mile there is a pet friendly section where dogs are allowed.
It's a beautiful beach in Forster and dog friendly. Walk along Bicentennial and Frewins Walks in Forster to arrive at this beach. It's also a popular surfing beach and sometimes you will see people surf kiting as well. The beach has a surf life saving club at the Southern end. One mile beach is next to a large park with barbecue, picnic facilities and playground equipment. Map.
39 locals recommend
One Mile Beach
Gan Gan RdIt's a beautiful beach in Forster and dog friendly. Walk along Bicentennial and Frewins Walks in Forster to arrive at this beach. It's also a popular surfing beach and sometimes you will see people surf kiting as well. The beach has a surf life saving club at the Southern end. One mile beach is next to a large park with barbecue, picnic facilities and playground equipment. Map.
Forster Main Beach
Next to parklands (Bicentennial Walk) Pebbly Beach is an interesting beach to visit. As the name suggests the beach is covered in pebbles and the sound of the ocean crashing on them is fascinating. The rockpools are interesting to explore but as for swimming, the Tanks, just a short distance from this beach is a popular place to swim. The Tanks is a small inlet for swimming and has easy access and plenty of seating for watchful parents.
32 locals recommend
Pebbly Beach
Next to parklands (Bicentennial Walk) Pebbly Beach is an interesting beach to visit. As the name suggests the beach is covered in pebbles and the sound of the ocean crashing on them is fascinating. The rockpools are interesting to explore but as for swimming, the Tanks, just a short distance from this beach is a popular place to swim. The Tanks is a small inlet for swimming and has easy access and plenty of seating for watchful parents.
Surrounded by Booti Booti National Park Boomerang Beach is a popular beach for surfing. This beautiful beach has pristine water with white sand. Boomerang Beach is in close proximity to Blueys Beach and Elizabeth Beach and about a 20 minute drive out from Forster. The beach is not patrolled. There's a picnic area and toilet facilities next to the beach. Map of Boomerang, Elizabeth and Blueys Beache
40 locals recommend
Boomerang Beach
Surrounded by Booti Booti National Park Boomerang Beach is a popular beach for surfing. This beautiful beach has pristine water with white sand. Boomerang Beach is in close proximity to Blueys Beach and Elizabeth Beach and about a 20 minute drive out from Forster. The beach is not patrolled. There's a picnic area and toilet facilities next to the beach. Map of Boomerang, Elizabeth and Blueys Beache
Seal Rocks is a small village with a big lighthouse! The beaches are pristine and on a clear day the water looks like a tropical paradise. The lighthouse is situated in National Park and the walk up to it reveals a spectacular cavern with the ocean water thundering through it. The beach pictured here is Treachery Beach viewed from top of the lighthouse. Map
65 locals recommend
Seal Rocks
Seal Rocks is a small village with a big lighthouse! The beaches are pristine and on a clear day the water looks like a tropical paradise. The lighthouse is situated in National Park and the walk up to it reveals a spectacular cavern with the ocean water thundering through it. The beach pictured here is Treachery Beach viewed from top of the lighthouse. Map
Burgess Beach is my favourite beach in Forster. It's not a huge beach but it is surrounded by rocks and if you climb over them at the Southern side you will come across an isolated stretch of beach surrounded by hills. This beach is not patrolled and very isolated so take care if swimming.
The locals swim in between the rocks, called the 'washing machine', it looks dangerous but as long as you don't go out too far and use common sense it is actually a lovely place to swim. The scenery at this beautiful beach is breathtaking.
20 locals recommend
Burgess Beach
Burgess Beach is my favourite beach in Forster. It's not a huge beach but it is surrounded by rocks and if you climb over them at the Southern side you will come across an isolated stretch of beach surrounded by hills. This beach is not patrolled and very isolated so take care if swimming.
The locals swim in between the rocks, called the 'washing machine', it looks dangerous but as long as you don't go out too far and use common sense it is actually a lovely place to swim. The scenery at this beautiful beach is breathtaking.
Crowdy Head is a popular surfing beach and fishing village. Crowdy Head has a Seafood Co-op and surf life saving club where part of the beach is patrolled on weekends between September and April. When visiting the beach you may like to take a stroll through the Crowdy Head National Park. Crowdy Head beach is picturesque and a popular tourist destination. The Crowdy Head Lighthouse is worth a trip up to see the spectacular views. Map
12 locals recommend
Crowdy Head
Crowdy Head is a popular surfing beach and fishing village. Crowdy Head has a Seafood Co-op and surf life saving club where part of the beach is patrolled on weekends between September and April. When visiting the beach you may like to take a stroll through the Crowdy Head National Park. Crowdy Head beach is picturesque and a popular tourist destination. The Crowdy Head Lighthouse is worth a trip up to see the spectacular views. Map
Blueys Beach is in Pacific Palms on the Mid North Coast NSW and close to both Boomerang and Elizabeth Beaches. Although not a long beach (900 metres) it is a magical place to visit with views of hilly scenic slopes. Blueys Beach is also a popular surfing spot with it's aqua water. The beach was named after an unfortunate cow called Bluey ventured too far to the cliff and fell to its demise on the beach.
56 locals recommend
Blueys Beach
Boomerang DrBlueys Beach is in Pacific Palms on the Mid North Coast NSW and close to both Boomerang and Elizabeth Beaches. Although not a long beach (900 metres) it is a magical place to visit with views of hilly scenic slopes. Blueys Beach is also a popular surfing spot with it's aqua water. The beach was named after an unfortunate cow called Bluey ventured too far to the cliff and fell to its demise on the beach.
The Lighthouse is beautiful with an expansive view of the beach.
26 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
75-77 Lighthouse RdThe Lighthouse is beautiful with an expansive view of the beach.
Waterfalls
From Wingham follow the Tourist Drive 8 signs to the legendary Ellenborough Falls at Elands.
At 200 metres, Ellenborough Falls is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the Manning Valley’s biggest natural attractions. If you’re coming to the area, visiting this natural beauty is a must-do!
Admire the natural beauty from the viewing platform at the top, or for the more adventurous, take the 641 timber steps to the bottom of the valley where you’ll get so close you’ll feel the spray and hear the roar of the falls. Allow 10 minutes or one hour.
If you’ve worked up a hunger after exploring the area, visit the kiosk that is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday between 10am and 4pm and every day during school holidays. Selling fresh made and baked at the Kiosk: savoury pies, sausage rolls, vegetarian pasties as well as yummy cakes, hand pressed coffee, teas, cold drinks and lots of delicious specials
61 locals recommend
Ellenborough Falls
Ellenborough Falls Road
From Wingham follow the Tourist Drive 8 signs to the legendary Ellenborough Falls at Elands.
At 200 metres, Ellenborough Falls is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the Manning Valley’s biggest natural attractions. If you’re coming to the area, visiting this natural beauty is a must-do!
Admire the natural beauty from the viewing platform at the top, or for the more adventurous, take the 641 timber steps to the bottom of the valley where you’ll get so close you’ll feel the spray and hear the roar of the falls. Allow 10 minutes or one hour.
If you’ve worked up a hunger after exploring the area, visit the kiosk that is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday between 10am and 4pm and every day during school holidays. Selling fresh made and baked at the Kiosk: savoury pies, sausage rolls, vegetarian pasties as well as yummy cakes, hand pressed coffee, teas, cold drinks and lots of delicious specials
Sightseeing
Apex Lookout
It’s a great view of the Manning Valley River especially at sunset.
Place of Worship
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
75 Albert StTaree Presbyterian Church
76 Albert StSt Bernadette's Krambach Church
The Bucketts WayLakes
Wallis Lake