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Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum

This museum posseses the largest collection of golfing history in regional NSW, showcasing and documenting the history of the sport across Australia. The museum covers the development of golf in the local area where it was first played at Port Macquarie in 1910 and includes details of many North Coast clubs. The main area tracks the game from its early beginnings in Scotland, and in Australia at Grose Farm (roughly where Sydney Uni is today) in 1839, to the present day. There are features on Jim Ferrier, Peter Thomson, Kel Nagle, Jack Newton and many others. The clubs Craig Parry used to win the 1992 Japan Open are also on display. Entry is free and visitors can make use of the club facilities. The Museum is open every day at Tuncurry Golf Course on The Northern Parkway, off The Lakes Way in Tuncurry.

Tuncurry NSW

0.7 km away

Shop — Image credit: Great Lakes Cinema

Entertainment Venues

Great Lakes Cinema

Great Lakes Cinema has three screens an eclectic mix of the latest blockbuster films mixed in with a varied and exciting selection of specialized and arthouse titles. Family-friendly with regular children's movies screened during school holidays. City movies at country prices. Group bookings or hire of a theatre for a special movie screening is also welcome.

Tuncurry NSW

0.7 km away

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Entertainment Venues

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club

Tuncurry Bowling Club is a popular destination for both members and visitors. The club offers a new 21 on Parks Restaurant where you can enjoy local and fresh caught seafood, succulent steaks, or tender baby back ribs. Additionally, the club has a 300+ seat auditorium with modern facilities, perfect for functions and shows. The club has three bowling greens that are extensively used by its bowling members and visiting social groups, reputedly having the best greens anywhere. Tuncurry Bowling Club is also well-known for its entertainment offerings, featuring great acoustic soloists and duos, as well as other feature acts throughout the year. We encourage you to come in and see for yourself why Tuncurry Bowling Club is much more than just a place for bowls!

Tuncurry NSW

0.8 km away

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Great Lakes Museum

The Great Lakes Historical and Maritime Museum is located in Tuncurry. A local community social history museum engaged in collecting, researching, preserving, exhibiting artifacts and documentary material relating to the area. Land was acquired in Capel Street Tuncurry and the old National Bank building in Forster was transported across the bridge in two pieces to become the museum, housing a growing collection of artifacts. Over the years the Great Lakes Museum has expanded to include the original Tuncurry school building, Cheers Cottage, Police lockup, a working windmill as well as other outdoor displays.

Tuncurry NSW

0.8 km away

Sporties Tuncurry

Entertainment Venues

Sporties Tuncurry

The Sporties has been recently extended and renovated, with great bar facilities, TAB and Keno outlets, a popular coffee shop, bistro-style dining, free entertainment, the best game shows plus barbecue and function facilities all being part of the charm of Sporties Tuncurry. The Sporties Tuncurry may be a small club but is certainly big on entertainment! Free lounge entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with some of the East Coast's best one and two-man bands. Also, the Sporties now presents a very popular Theatre Restaurant evening on a regular basis. Come and dance the night away, relax with friends or enjoy a show, all at the Sporties. The Sporties boasts three championship bowling greens with a very active bowling fraternity, six full sized tennis courts plus active golf, darts and many other sub-clubs to be a part of.

Tuncurry NSW

0.8 km away

Tuncurry Rock Pool at Nine Mile Beach, Tuncurry

Natural Attractions

Nine Mile Beach, Tuncurry

Nine Mile Beach, also called Tuncurry Beach, is located adjacent to the township of Tuncurry. It is well known for its good surfing but on the southern end, you'll find Tuncurry Rockpool, an enclosed swimming area nestled into the breakwall. With a kiosk, children's play area and barbecue facilities this is an extremely popular spot for families. This beach is not patrolled. For dog walking, Nine Mile Beach has an off-leash area north of the beach access track at Beach Street. Dogs can also be walked on leash at specific times in the morning and early evening south of that same beach access track at Beach Street up to the break wall.

Tuncurry NSW

1.1 km away

Tuncurry Rock Pool — Image credit: East Coast Photography

Natural Attractions

Tuncurry Rock Pool

Tuncurry Rock Pool is one of the most popular family beaches of the Great Lakes region in the Barrington Coast. The white sands and blue waters of Wallis Lake are seen here to perfection. The location is very scenic and very convenient to town services, including a popular cafe. The beach is not patrolled. Swimmers should take extreme care as the location of the rock pool and the tidal nature of Wallis Lake mean the swimming area is subject to currents and tidal surges. The safety net with buoys is there to assist swimmers in difficulty but it is not shark-proof.

Tuncurry NSW

1.4 km away

Forster Tuncurry Golf Driving Range

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Forster Tuncurry Golf Driving Range

Come and practice your golf shots, improve your accuracy and better your game and handicap at Forster Tuncurry Golf Driving Range and Water Golf. They offer a family friendly environment, and their main aim is to provide an activity that the whole family can enjoy together. Join the kids in the Water Golf challenge and then put on your game face while you go about the serious business of getting the perfect golf shot sorted. Their facilities are located in the centre of Tuncurry Racecourse offering a unique environment to help you with your game. Mini Putt Putt, 400 metre practice range, Water Golf, equipment sales from their fully stocked shop with home service available (for local area and surrounds), individual video golf tuition, club repairs with free pickup and delivery available (for local area and surrounds). Gift vouchers are available, beverages, soft drinks, light snacks and lollies for the kids. Group tuition (bookings by appointment only). Open every day.

Tuncurry NSW

2.1 km away

Miles Island in Wallis Lake at Forster

Natural Attractions

Miles Island

Miles Island is a small sandy island in Wallis Lake, the sparkling jewel in the crown that consists of the Great Lakes region in the Barrington Coast. It's a popular spot for island hopping by visitors and locals alike. The island is only accessible by boat or paddling across the Breckenridge Channel opposite Forster. Miles Island is also used as a feeding and shelter area for threatened shorebird species including the Pied Oyster Catcher and Little Tern.

Forster NSW

2.2 km away

Wallis Lake at Forster-Tuncurry in the Barrington Coast — Image credit: East Coast Photography

Natural Attractions

Wallis Lake

Wallis Lake is the sparkling jewel in the crown that consists of the Great Lakes region in the Barrington Coast. With a surface area of 99 square kilometres, this aqua blue waterway is famous for white sands, fishing, boating and delicious Sydney rock oysters that are the finest in the country. Forster and Tuncurry are the twin towns that sit where Wallis Lake meets the ocean, where the Coolongolook River flows into the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by Wallingat National Park on the west and Booti Booti National Park on the east, the pristine waters are fed by the Wallamba River, Coolongolook River and Pipers Creek. The lake is approximately 25 kilometres long and nine kilometres wide.

Forster NSW

2.2 km away

Forster Main Beach — Image credit: East Coast Photography

Natural Attractions

Forster Main Beach

Forster Main Beach stretches 563 metres from the Forster break wall to the ocean baths. The beach position is protected from large swells and is patrolled during the swimming season, making it ideal for families. It's close to cafes and shops for a quick dash off the sand for refreshments on a hot summer's day. Forster Surf Club is located here, and it is framed by Pilot Hill and Second Head, both of which offer nice walking trails. Main Beach is patrolled on weekends during the summer months and every day during October and summer school holidays. Forster Ocean Baths are a short stroll from this beach offering a protected swimming area and accessible ramps and BBQ's.

Forster NSW

2.3 km away

Forster Fishing Charters

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Forster Fishing Charters

Forster Fishing Charters are available for either the ocean or lake. Try snorkeling with all equipment being supplied or just come out and do a dolphin and whale watch cruise. If you are a beginner, Robbie and his crew will assist you in everything from baiting your line to actually taking your catch off the hook. Rods, reels, bait and tackle are all supplied. Their large comfortable centre seat is actually a big esky which will keep your food and drinks cool all day. At the end of the day, your fish will be cleaned – that is gutted, filleted, scaled and packed for you to take home. A free pick-up and delivery service is available if required within the Forster/Tuncurry area and to make your whole trip more comfortable, there is a toilet on board.

Forster NSW

2.8 km away

The Tanks at Pebbly Beach, Forster

Natural Attractions

Pebbly Beach, Forster

Pebbly Beach is a short stroll along Bicentennial Walk, along the coast from Forster's Main Beach. It's a good spot for families and is famous for the Tanks rock formation which creates a gorgeous rockpool for swimming and relaxing. There is plenty of sand despite its name, and the beach offers long stretches of round ocean-polished rocks for great snorkeling. This is a very popular swimming location for visitors and locals alike. The adjacent park that straddles the Bicentennial Walk has a playground, picnic shelters, barbecues and public toilets. This beach is not patrolled.

Forster NSW

2.8 km away

Forster Tenpin

Entertainment Venues

Forster Tenpin

The Forster Ten Pin Centre is located behind the Bowling Club. Come into the tenpin bowling centre for a game and a meal with the family! They cater for everyone, with social games league bowling, group bookings and a kids club available. Forster Ten Pin Centre features 14 lanes, cosmic bowling (every Friday and Saturday night), Jurassic Indoor Putt Putt, Café and snack bar, catered functions, amusement games, pro shop and they cater for Birthday parties.

Forster NSW

3.0 km away

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Forster Gallery

The Great Lakes Art Society is a registered charity operating from a purpose-built gallery facility in Lake Street Forster. The society provides regular art classes and art exhibitions for amateur artists in the local community. The Forster Gallery has been holding exhibitions of the highest possible standard for public viewing and sale for 32 years in Forster-Tuncurry.

Forster NSW

3.3 km away

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Great Lakes Surf School

Great Lakes Surf School provides the opportunity to learn to surf or to improve your surf skills and at the same time, to have fun and challenge yourself all while enjoying the great, quality surf offered in the Great Lakes. They operate between Seals Rocks and Forster depending on the conditions and offer beginners lessons right through to advance ones. We also offer Body board and Mal surfing lessons. Private and Group lessons are available and what better way to bond than everyone trying the spiritual and satisfying surfing experience.

Forster NSW

3.6 km away

Forster Tuncurry Golf Club

Entertainment Venues

Forster Tuncurry Golf Club

Forster Tuncurry Golf Club incorporates the Forster Golf Course and the Tuncurry Golf Course. Tuncurry Golf Course is a hidden gem on the Mid-North Coast, very few players leave this course untouched by its natural beauty. The par 72 championship layout is sure to test golfers of all skill levels. Demanding from the tee the rolling couch fairways and relatively flat putting surfaces reward the player who drives the ball well from the tee. Forster Tuncurry Golf Club is one of the friendliest seaside courses on the north coast, The Forster course attracts a large number of social golfers year round. At 4868 metres, Par 66 for the men and Par 68 for the ladies it's generous fairways and forgiving rough are major factors in attracting golfers out for an enjoyable experience.

Forster NSW

3.8 km away

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Blue Dust Collective Creative Studio

Blue Dust is a Collective of creatives sharing their work with the world offering limited edition prints and original works. The artist is available for commissions for public and private spaces. Featuring artwork by local and touring artists, it is an exhibition space that caters for all tastes with its abstract pieces, vibrant works, Indigenous art and collectable originals that exude quality work-womanship (and Manship). Often having art shows and running workshops. Pop in or make a private appointment via email.

Forster NSW

3.9 km away

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Forster Arts and Craft Centre

The Forster Arts and Crafts Centre is conveniently situated in proximity to the Stocklands shopping centre and a nearby bus stop, making it easily accessible to all. Inside, you'll discover a treasure trove of meticulously handcrafted and top-quality items. The diverse offerings include exquisite quilts, finely knitted and sewn fashion accessories, unique jewellery pieces, captivating paintings, expertly crafted pottery, adorable baby clothes and accessories, skillfully designed woodwork, charming toys, plush soft home furnishings, tasteful decor, one-of-a-kind cards, thoughtful seasonal gifts, and an array of other remarkable creations

Forster NSW

4.5 km away

Forster Kids Spot

Amusement and Theme Parks

Forster Kids Spot

Kids Spot is Forster's only kids' indoor play centre. At Kids Spot, they're passionate about what they do. They have provided a service to the community successfully for the past 18 years and continue to grow. While the kids run wild on the playground, meeting lots of new friends, the parents can sit back, relax and watch their children play, while enjoying a coffee, catching up with friends or having a bite to eat from the cafe. Their equipment includes a mega climbing maze, ball swamps, a jumping castle, slides, a flying fox and much more. Kids Spot also specialises in their famous birthday parties, which are offered during the day and also in the evening. To find more information about holding a party at Kids Spot, visit their website.

Forster NSW

4.6 km away

One Mile Beach at Forster

Natural Attractions

One Mile Beach

One Mile Beach is located in the residential area of Forster and is extremely popular with surfers and families. Patrolled during the holidays and on weekends the beach is bordered by a large park with barbecue, picnic facilities and playground equipment. The northern end is the access to Bennett's Head lookout where 360-degree views of the area can be enjoyed. It also boasts a giant sandhill, popular for sand sliding and boarding. and great photos of the beach from a high vantage point. Plus, there's a stretch of white sand where dolphins can regularly be seen surfing the waves in the clear water. Contrary to popular belief, the name One Mile Beach is derived from its distance from the Forster post office, not the length of the beach. The Southern part of the beach is patrolled during the summer holiday season.

Forster NSW

4.9 km away

Burgess Beach at Forster — Image credit: Destination Barrington Coast

Natural Attractions

Burgess Beach

Burgess Beach is a small quiet beach accessed by a steep path which runs off Burgess Road, Forster. Although it doesn't have the facilities of some of the larger beaches it's another good spot for families with shelter on three sides and plenty of small rock cave formations. This beach is not patrolled. Framed by Cape Hawke and Booti Booti National Park, the rocky outcrops on Burgess Beach make it a popular spot for rock hopping adventures.

Forster NSW

5.8 km away

McBrides Beach Forster — Image credit: Descent Productions

Natural Attractions

McBrides Beach Forster

McBrides Beach is in the northern part of Booti Booti National Park at Cape Hawke in Forster. The recently built McBrides Beach walking track is a 600-metre walk that descends through regenerating littoral rainforest. After about 25 minutes, you'll emerge onto beautiful and isolated McBrides Beach, nestled between rugged cliffs. It's one of those beaches that has you instantly mesmerized and is as good as it looks. It really is the ideal place to escape for the day. Between Burgess and McBrides beach is a fairy pool. It's a semi-private oasis of blue-green, glass-clear water in a secluded cave-like nook. Visitors must monitor tides and proceed with caution – non-slip shoes are recommended for navigation to this spot. You can picnic and swim at McBrides Beach, but camping is prohibited. This beach is not patrolled.

Forster NSW

7.6 km away

Cape Hawke lookout

Natural Attractions

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 stunning 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 surface of the sea, blowing water, and there's no better place to watch them in their annual migration.

Forster NSW

8.5 km away

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