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Hiking / Beach
Hidden beach with great (Steep) bushwalk. Drive half way up Cape Hawke (large hill/mountain) and park in the gravel carpark. Follow the sign posted trail down to the beach.
Mcbrides Beach
Hidden beach with great (Steep) bushwalk. Drive half way up Cape Hawke (large hill/mountain) and park in the gravel carpark. Follow the sign posted trail down to the beach.
Great sunrise walk. Park at the top of the hill and follow the 450m walk to the top.
40 locals recommend
Cape Hawke Lookout
Cape Hawke DriveGreat sunrise walk. Park at the top of the hill and follow the 450m walk to the top.
Park at the western end of Elizabeth Beach (pacific palms). Follow the trail over the hill to 7 Mile Beach. Walk through 'The Ruins' camp ground, cross the road and follow the signs to the lake. The trail follows the lake until 'the Sunset' park. The trail wants you to walk back up the hill you've just walked but if you follow the road for 200m and turn left onto Lakeside Crescent it will lead you back to the car. Its a very hilly walk. Not suited to elderly or non mobile.
44 locals recommend
Elizabeth Beach
Park at the western end of Elizabeth Beach (pacific palms). Follow the trail over the hill to 7 Mile Beach. Walk through 'The Ruins' camp ground, cross the road and follow the signs to the lake. The trail follows the lake until 'the Sunset' park. The trail wants you to walk back up the hill you've just walked but if you follow the road for 200m and turn left onto Lakeside Crescent it will lead you back to the car. Its a very hilly walk. Not suited to elderly or non mobile.
Forster ocean baths or 'The Bullring'. Great for small kids wanting to get their feet wet without waves scaring them.
9 locals recommend
Forster Ocean Baths
North StreetForster ocean baths or 'The Bullring'. Great for small kids wanting to get their feet wet without waves scaring them.
On a nice day this is a must. Crystal clear waters, safe and protected beaches, fun walk to the lighthouse.
65 locals recommend
Seal Rocks
On a nice day this is a must. Crystal clear waters, safe and protected beaches, fun walk to the lighthouse.
Picturesque boardwalk through the beach scrub directly across the road from the apartment.
The board walk starts in the beach carpark across the road behind the toilet block and leads to the famous sand dune at the northern end of One Mile Beach.
One Mile Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Picturesque boardwalk through the beach scrub directly across the road from the apartment.
The board walk starts in the beach carpark across the road behind the toilet block and leads to the famous sand dune at the northern end of One Mile Beach.
Sightseeing
Walk across the road from your apartment and along the beach to the sand dune at the northern end of the beach. Its about a 500m walk along the beach.
Or drive to the top of Bennett's Head lookout, Bennett's Head Road Forster and follow the concrete path down to the top of the sand dune.
Amazing sunrise or sunset views.
40 locals recommend
One Mile Beach
Walk across the road from your apartment and along the beach to the sand dune at the northern end of the beach. Its about a 500m walk along the beach.
Or drive to the top of Bennett's Head lookout, Bennett's Head Road Forster and follow the concrete path down to the top of the sand dune.
Amazing sunrise or sunset views.
If its raining and you're up for a 1 1/2 hour drive try Ellenborough Falls. It is 200m high and the largest single drop waterfall in NSW. Its epic after rain but is a long/country drive away. Ellenborough Falls Rd, Elands.
61 locals recommend
Ellenborough Falls
Ellenborough Falls RoadIf its raining and you're up for a 1 1/2 hour drive try Ellenborough Falls. It is 200m high and the largest single drop waterfall in NSW. Its epic after rain but is a long/country drive away. Ellenborough Falls Rd, Elands.
Food scene
If you're heading to Ellenborough falls checkout Garden Grub cafe in Wingham on the way. Tasty organic and vegan foods with meat options as well.
There's not many/if any options at Elands.
17 locals recommend
Garden Grub Cafe
99 Isabella StIf you're heading to Ellenborough falls checkout Garden Grub cafe in Wingham on the way. Tasty organic and vegan foods with meat options as well.
There's not many/if any options at Elands.
New Mediterranean restaurant on the water.
It has recently moved to Cape Hawke Surf Club, Cliff Road Forster due to renovations at its original site so check out its website for current location.
12 locals recommend
Isola Riva
8 Palmgrove PlaceNew Mediterranean restaurant on the water.
It has recently moved to Cape Hawke Surf Club, Cliff Road Forster due to renovations at its original site so check out its website for current location.
Brand new restaurant offering a mainly seafood menu. Amazing views for an afternoon beer on the deck. You can also buy fresh oysters to take home (shucked or in their shells)
8 locals recommend
Thirty Three Degrees
11 Palm StreetBrand new restaurant offering a mainly seafood menu. Amazing views for an afternoon beer on the deck. You can also buy fresh oysters to take home (shucked or in their shells)
Spice Monkey
2-6 Wharf StGood Japanese food with great views.
Trustworthy and easy takeaway if you want an easy dinner. Great Thai.
31 locals recommend
Forster Tuncurry Golf Club
Strand StreetTrustworthy and easy takeaway if you want an easy dinner. Great Thai.
Plunge Forster
21 Boundary StPopular cafe only a short walk from the apartment.