Forster is a haven for water activities, Forster is a seaside town in the beautiful Great Lakes.

Enjoy gorgeous beaches such a Forster Main Beach, which has ocean baths, taste fresh plump oysters, and walk to spectacular national park lookouts. Whale watching is popular, too. Dolphin and whale cruises, fishing, sailboarding and scuba diving are among the water activities in Forster, just a few hours’ drive north of Sydney in the marvellous Great Lakes region. The beaches around Forster are beautiful, starting with Main Beach and its ocean baths.
A short walk from Main Beach is Pebbly Beach, a popular location for snorkelling. Other beaches to enjoy include One Mile Beach and McBrides Beach, ideal to escape for a day. Seven Mile Beach stretches south from Cape Hawke to Booti Hill and the Ruins, great for fishing and surfing.
Few places offer such a superb choice of fishing, from deep-sea charters to lake, rock and river or beach fishing. Amble along the Bicentennial Trail, sample fresh local oysters farmed in Wallis Lake and explore Booti Booti National Park, a narrow isthmus between the lake and the sea.
For spectacular views, climb the stairs of Cape Hawke lookout in the national park. Whales migrate along the coast of NSW between May and November. You can take a whale-watching cruise with Amaroo Cruises in Forster. Dolphin-watching cruises are available, too.

Amaroo Whale Watch Cruises are a dedicated whale watch cruise operator. Amaroo Whale Watch Cruises are a dedicated whale watch cruise operator. Amaroo is family owned and have been operation since 1978.
Their brand new 24 metre catamaran has been purpose built for whale watching. It is extremely spacious and comfortable. There is no crowding onboard with four different viewing decks to watch these amazing whales at play.
Whale cruises depart everyday at 10am during the whale season and duration is approximately two and a half hours. Morning tea is included on the cruise and a 100 per cent whale guarantee is provided on every cruise.

Right next to Forster, Booti Booti National Park is comprised of an 8km penninsula between the ocean and a lake, complete with pristine beaches and rainforests. Explore the landscape on school excursion or day trip.
Cape Hawke Lookout - Positioned right at the northern end of the national park, this superb lookout is worth every step of the 500m hike through regenerating littoral rainforest. Pull on your walking shoes and bring some binoculars and a camera – after approximately 420 steps you’ll reach an 8.4m tower with 360-degree views of the surrounding area.
There’s Booti Booti to the south, and Wallingat National Park beyond and slightly to the west. On a clear day you can even see as far as Barrington Tops and Crowdy Bay National Park.
Birdwatching is wonderful year-round here, with pelicans and terns in great abundance, but winter holds an extra special surprise – whales break the sur.

Positioned right at the northern end of the national park, this superb lookout is worth every step of the 500m hike through regenerating littoral rainforest. Pull on your walking shoes and bring some binoculars and a camera – after approximately 420 steps you’ll reach an 8.4m tower with 360-degree views of the surrounding area.
There’s Booti Booti to the south, and Wallingat National Park beyond and slightly to the west. On a clear day you can even see as far as Barrington Tops and Crowdy Bay National Park.
Birdwatching is wonderful year-round here, with pelicans and terns in great abundance, but winter holds an extra special surprise – whales break the sur.

Forster Main Beach is located on North Street. The beach fronts an area of 563 metres from Forster Breakwall to the Forster Ocean Baths. It is a protected beach, making it ideal for families. There is generally not large surf, but if it does get big it has adjacent ocean baths. Forster Surf Club is located here and it is framed by Pilot Hill and Second Head, both of which offer nice walking trails.

Great Lakes Paddocks has evolved from Great Lakes Winery, reflecting the diversity of what is on offer for locals, not-so-locals, tour groups, and families. You are welcome to explore our website to find out more or come visit us and soak up the tranquil back paddock and savour a grazing board with a glass of our wine – we’d love to meet you!

Seven Mile Beach National Park offers a great day out for the whole family between Kiama and Nowra. Activities include fishing, swimming, picnicking and walking options for everyone.
Wallis Lake - Wallis lake is one of the cleanest lakes in australia
Boasting crystal clear waters year round Wallis Lake is home to a rich seafood harvest including the famous Wallis Lake oyster. It is 25km long, 9km wide and fed by four rivers, the Wallamba, Wallingat, Coolongolook and Wang Wauk. It is a haven for anybody that loves the water and hugely popular for fishing, boating, paddling, swimming and waterskiing.

Wallis lake is one of the cleanest lakes in australia
Boasting crystal clear waters year round Wallis Lake is home to a rich seafood harvest including the famous Wallis Lake oyster. It is 25km long, 9km wide and fed by four rivers, the Wallamba, Wallingat, Coolongolook and Wang Wauk. It is a haven for anybody that loves the water and hugely popular for fishing, boating, paddling, swimming and waterskiing.