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When you arrive at Lakeside Forster Holiday Park, you’ll feel it before you see it. That distinct, salty breath of the sea whispering promises of tide-washed treasures and sunrise strolls.
Nestled on the Mid North Coast of NSW, this twin-town gem is framed by beaches that somehow feel both cinematic and intimate—wild enough to spark wonder, calm enough for barefoot wanders with the kids or a quiet solo ramble. And the best part? They’re only minutes from your cabin or campsite.
Here’s your beachcomber’s guide to the Forster shores you’ll want to visit again and again.
1. Forster Main Beach
Distance from Lakeside Forster Holiday Park: 6-minute drive (3.7km)
Framed by Norfolk pines and a salty breeze that lingers long after you leave, Forster Main Beach is the local anchor point—ideal for swimmers, families, and anyone seeking an easy-going day by the water. Its patrolled zone and gentle break make it perfect for those keen on safe dips, relaxed reading sessions, or simply soaking up the serenity.
Local tip: Grab a coffee from Beach Bums Café and wander to the northern end where the river meets the sea—driftwood and shells tend to collect here after a high tide.
2. Pebbly Beach
Distance from Lakeside Forster Holiday Park: 7-minute drive (4.2km)
Just around the point from Main Beach, Pebbly Beach is a place of rhythm—waves rolling over smooth stones, pelicans drifting across the sky, and sunlight that dances off the rocks like scattered gold. It’s less about swimming and more about slowing down. Bring your camera, journal, or sketchpad. Golden hour here is magic.
A quiet, contemplative spot with plenty of natural texture for anyone who loves to wander without a plan.
3. One Mile Beach
Distance from Lakeside Forster Holiday Park: 10-minute drive (6.1km)
If Main Beach is the warm welcome, One Mile Beach is the wild, wide-open playground.
Beloved by surfers, beachcombers, and energetic kids, this mile-long stretch offers space to roam, explore and reset. The northern end hides tidal pools and little shell-filled corners, while the iconic sand dune is an adventure all its own—climb it, race down it, laugh like you haven’t in years.
There’s also a grassy picnic area with BBQs and public toilets, perfect for long, sun-drenched family days. Keep an eye out for dolphins cruising the waves.
4. Wallis Lake
Distance from Lakeside Forster Holiday Park: You’re already there.
Wallis Lake is the shimmering heart of Forster–Tuncurry—calm, glassy and endlessly inviting. From paddleboarding at sunrise to slow afternoon fishing, this blue-green expanse is where memories quietly take shape.
Early mornings feel sacred here: pelicans glide low over the water, boats bob in mirror-like stillness, and the mist hangs just long enough to make you pause. The foreshore beside the park is ideal for gentle shell collecting, shoreline wanders, or casting a line for dinner.
5. Forster Ocean Baths
Distance from Lakeside Forster Holiday Park: 6-minute drive (3.8km)
Carved into the coastline and fed by the tide, Forster Ocean Baths blend nostalgia with simplicity. Perfect for slow laps, toddler splashes, or anyone wanting a refreshing dip without the surf, it’s a spot that welcomes every kind of traveller.
And the view? It’s unbeatable. A front-row seat to the Pacific, complete with the rhythmic soundtrack of waves rolling just beyond the seawall.
A Final Word for Explorers
Forster–Tuncurry doesn’t shout for attention, it beckons.
Whether you’re wandering with little ones, reconnecting as a couple, road-tripping with friends, or escaping solo for a few days of peace, beachcombing here becomes more than a pastime, it becomes a ritual.
And there’s no better base for that ritual than Lakeside Forster Holiday Park, where nature, nostalgia and ease live comfortably side by side.
Ready to go explore?
Book your stay at Lakeside Forster Holiday Park and let the tides guide your days.