Guidebook for Pacific Palms
Food Scene
Stroll down to the lakes edge in front of the house then wander the lakes edge ( when the lake is low) along the shoreline to the southern point of Smiths Lake where you will find Frothey Coffee Boatshed. Or drive the kids - 2 mins. Perched over the lake edge, near a park for kids, boat ramp, sandy foreshore to stroll around. Watch out for the Kamakazzi Kookaburras as they will swoop on you in the park. Keep food covered.
A perfect place for the little babies to gain their water confidence away from splashing waves. Lake is usually a nice temperature.
Outdoor shower and amenities and picnic bbqs and table all there.
53 locals recommend
Frothy Coffee Boatshed
1 Amaroo DrStroll down to the lakes edge in front of the house then wander the lakes edge ( when the lake is low) along the shoreline to the southern point of Smiths Lake where you will find Frothey Coffee Boatshed. Or drive the kids - 2 mins. Perched over the lake edge, near a park for kids, boat ramp, sandy foreshore to stroll around. Watch out for the Kamakazzi Kookaburras as they will swoop on you in the park. Keep food covered.
A perfect place for the little babies to gain their water confidence away from splashing waves. Lake is usually a nice temperature.
Outdoor shower and amenities and picnic bbqs and table all there.
Great Indonesian cuisine on roadside venue at Blueys shops. Fabulous food.
90 locals recommend
Kembali Cafe
188 Boomerang DrGreat Indonesian cuisine on roadside venue at Blueys shops. Fabulous food.
Just a short stroll up our street for all your wine and beer needs. 5 mins drive to Blueys Cellars for additional gourmet food products and a greater selection of alcoholic beverages.
24 locals recommend
Smiths Lake Butchery
54 Macwood RdJust a short stroll up our street for all your wine and beer needs. 5 mins drive to Blueys Cellars for additional gourmet food products and a greater selection of alcoholic beverages.
Nestled in the heart of Blueys shops and perfect for dine in or take away style meals.
13 locals recommend
Drift Cafe
207 Boomerang DrNestled in the heart of Blueys shops and perfect for dine in or take away style meals.
Great pool side dining in a licenced restaurant at Mobys Resort. Casual dining in a cool setting.
6 locals recommend
Sips At Mobys
4 Red Gum RoadGreat pool side dining in a licenced restaurant at Mobys Resort. Casual dining in a cool setting.
Great service, ex Rockpool staff, fantastic gourmet takeaways. Highly recommend.
11 locals recommend
The Good Food Store
56 Macwood RdGreat service, ex Rockpool staff, fantastic gourmet takeaways. Highly recommend.
A very cute little village style Bowling Club with a great atmosphere. Excellent dining, no need to book, and takeaway as well. Dine inside or outside.
22 locals recommend
Pacific Palms Bowling Club
8 Paradise DrA very cute little village style Bowling Club with a great atmosphere. Excellent dining, no need to book, and takeaway as well. Dine inside or outside.
Essentials
Great General store just a walk up the road. Open every day. Sells small amt of fishing gear as well. Nice range of frozen meals.
19 locals recommend
Smiths Lake News & Supa Mart
Macwood RoadGreat General store just a walk up the road. Open every day. Sells small amt of fishing gear as well. Nice range of frozen meals.
Great local Butcher just a short walk up the road. Fantastic quality meat and good range. Topi Open Range eggs also available.
24 locals recommend
Smiths Lake Butchery
54 Macwood RdGreat local Butcher just a short walk up the road. Fantastic quality meat and good range. Topi Open Range eggs also available.
Great new supermarket located on the Charlotte Bay Creek. Parking at rear of Service Station (gourmet take away meals) and eat creek side at the outdoor tables.
FoodWorks Charlotte Bay
203 Charlotte Bay StGreat new supermarket located on the Charlotte Bay Creek. Parking at rear of Service Station (gourmet take away meals) and eat creek side at the outdoor tables.
Located in the heart of Blueys shops. All your pharmacy needs.
10 locals recommend
Pacific Palms Pharmacy
188 Boomerang DrLocated in the heart of Blueys shops. All your pharmacy needs.
Sightseeing
Fantastic Lookout viewing north over the Great Lakes towards Taree up the coast. Take a picnic and water. Tables only available once you are there. No fires in the National Park.
40 locals recommend
Whoota Whoota Lookout
Fantastic Lookout viewing north over the Great Lakes towards Taree up the coast. Take a picnic and water. Tables only available once you are there. No fires in the National Park.
Take the coast walk from Lethbridge St Elizabeth Beach over the hill to Tiona camping ground. Pack and water, hat required. See whales, turtles and dolphins pass below.
9 locals recommend
Booti Booti
Take the coast walk from Lethbridge St Elizabeth Beach over the hill to Tiona camping ground. Pack and water, hat required. See whales, turtles and dolphins pass below.
Less than 15 min scenic drive to the Lighthouse. Explore the beautiful Seal Rocks beaches perfectly safe for small children, snorkelling. Walk to the lighthouse and take in the stunning views, whales and dolhpins passing below. Love it!!
26 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
75-77 Lighthouse RdLess than 15 min scenic drive to the Lighthouse. Explore the beautiful Seal Rocks beaches perfectly safe for small children, snorkelling. Walk to the lighthouse and take in the stunning views, whales and dolhpins passing below. Love it!!
Experience the excitement of local fishing on board Forster Fishing Charters.
7 locals recommend
Forster Fishing Charters
69-75 Little StExperience the excitement of local fishing on board Forster Fishing Charters.
Book an amazing day trip either around Wallis Lake or out off Forster sightseeing with whales and dolphins.
32 locals recommend
Amaroo Cruises
Memorial DriveBook an amazing day trip either around Wallis Lake or out off Forster sightseeing with whales and dolphins.
Parks & Nature
Great Hiking trails in this area in shoulder season as not too hot. Plan ahead. Research more on www.pacificpalmstourist.com.au our local site
Wallingat National Park Campground
Sugar Creek RoadGreat Hiking trails in this area in shoulder season as not too hot. Plan ahead. Research more on www.pacificpalmstourist.com.au our local site
Best Local Dining Experiences
Asian cuisine, fast friendly service and flavour sensation bombs! Loved by all the locaks.
90 locals recommend
Kembali Cafe
188 Boomerang DrAsian cuisine, fast friendly service and flavour sensation bombs! Loved by all the locaks.
Fantastic for lunch and twighlight dinners. 5mins from home as you head towards Forster on the edge of Wallis Lake. Fantastic sunset views over Wallis Lake. Enjoy watching the boats come in off the lake. Enjoy the new Lake View Art Gallery here.
63 locals recommend
Pacific Palms Recreation Club
3957 The Lakes WayFantastic for lunch and twighlight dinners. 5mins from home as you head towards Forster on the edge of Wallis Lake. Fantastic sunset views over Wallis Lake. Enjoy watching the boats come in off the lake. Enjoy the new Lake View Art Gallery here.
Fantastic Asian Fusion cuisine an d location amazing overlooking the sand islands under Forster Tuncurry Bridge on the Forster side. Great to dine for lunch or dinner then stroll the boardwalk or the bridge or breakwall at night. See schools of dolphins and stingrays go under the bridge. This makes for a stunning and very romantic night out. Book in busy seasons and request a view seat for special occasions.
45 locals recommend
Spice Monkey
2-6 Wharf StFantastic Asian Fusion cuisine an d location amazing overlooking the sand islands under Forster Tuncurry Bridge on the Forster side. Great to dine for lunch or dinner then stroll the boardwalk or the bridge or breakwall at night. See schools of dolphins and stingrays go under the bridge. This makes for a stunning and very romantic night out. Book in busy seasons and request a view seat for special occasions.
Fantastic mixed cuisine and location amazing overlooking the sand islands under Forster Tuncurry Bridge on the Forster side. Great to dine for lunch or dinner then stroll the boardwalk or the bridge or breakwall at night. See schools of dolphins and stingrays go under the bridge. This makes for a stunning and very romantic night out. Book in busy seasons and request a view seat for special occassions. This is right next door to the Spice Monkey.
19 locals recommend
Reef Bar Grill
Fantastic mixed cuisine and location amazing overlooking the sand islands under Forster Tuncurry Bridge on the Forster side. Great to dine for lunch or dinner then stroll the boardwalk or the bridge or breakwall at night. See schools of dolphins and stingrays go under the bridge. This makes for a stunning and very romantic night out. Book in busy seasons and request a view seat for special occassions. This is right next door to the Spice Monkey.
Sensational service, Italian cuisine and location amazing. For the more sophisticated diner this stunning restaurant has great old movie memorabilia of move greats like Sophia Lauren and others adorning the walls setting a very Italian atmosphere. Views are breathtaking overlooking the breakwall to Wallis Lake. Dine on delicious fresh local produce and watch the fishing fleet, dolphins and whales pass you by. Simply stunning location and venue. Book your special table and ask for views.
22 locals recommend
The Sicilian Forster
1 West StSensational service, Italian cuisine and location amazing. For the more sophisticated diner this stunning restaurant has great old movie memorabilia of move greats like Sophia Lauren and others adorning the walls setting a very Italian atmosphere. Views are breathtaking overlooking the breakwall to Wallis Lake. Dine on delicious fresh local produce and watch the fishing fleet, dolphins and whales pass you by. Simply stunning location and venue. Book your special table and ask for views.
Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours change seasonally so ph and check. 5mins from home. Can be noisy in peak booking season as there is a lot of glass and concrete on the floors. Not good for hard of hearing guests. Atmosphere great overlooking the gardens and pool.
15 locals recommend
Mobys on Red Gum Restaurant/Cafe
4 Red Gum RdGreat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours change seasonally so ph and check. 5mins from home. Can be noisy in peak booking season as there is a lot of glass and concrete on the floors. Not good for hard of hearing guests. Atmosphere great overlooking the gardens and pool.
This is our own iconic little pizza hut that serves the best pizzas on the east coast. Dine in or take-away. Funky night out with friends dining street side at Blueys shops.
68 locals recommend
Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar
201 Boomerang DrThis is our own iconic little pizza hut that serves the best pizzas on the east coast. Dine in or take-away. Funky night out with friends dining street side at Blueys shops.
Fantastic local dining experience for late arrival guests. Located at the entry point to Smiths Lake on your left. Fantastic meals and great service in our local Bowling Club. Raffles and meat trays to entertain the kids. Also hosts fun activities for kids at Christmas time. Courtesy bus available for pick ups and drop offs.
Macwood Grill
8 Paradise DrFantastic local dining experience for late arrival guests. Located at the entry point to Smiths Lake on your left. Fantastic meals and great service in our local Bowling Club. Raffles and meat trays to entertain the kids. Also hosts fun activities for kids at Christmas time. Courtesy bus available for pick ups and drop offs.
Our local supermarket open 7-7pm everyday. Paul & Trish cater for holiday makers with a great variety of eat in fresh meals, meat and fruit & vege. Fresh pizzas and wide variety of gourmet food items to purchase and take home if you feel like dining in. You can walk to our local shops just at the end of our street!
19 locals recommend
Smiths Lake News & Supa Mart
Macwood RoadOur local supermarket open 7-7pm everyday. Paul & Trish cater for holiday makers with a great variety of eat in fresh meals, meat and fruit & vege. Fresh pizzas and wide variety of gourmet food items to purchase and take home if you feel like dining in. You can walk to our local shops just at the end of our street!
Located at the southern tip of Smiths Lake. 1 Amaroo Drive Smiths Lake. 1 min drive from home. Suits small children.
Small play park on the edge of the lake, coffee shop open for breakfast and lunch til about 4pm in summer. You can fish feed off the deck with your stale bread when the lake is closed and the lake level is high. Watch out for the Kookaburras as they dive on tourists in the park and at the coffee shop if you hold food up. Keep your food covered at the park and do not let the kids walk around holding food as they might swoop. Swim in the clean gently lake waters which are perfect for small children learning water confidence. Boat hire here.
53 locals recommend
Frothy Coffee Boatshed
1 Amaroo DrLocated at the southern tip of Smiths Lake. 1 Amaroo Drive Smiths Lake. 1 min drive from home. Suits small children.
Small play park on the edge of the lake, coffee shop open for breakfast and lunch til about 4pm in summer. You can fish feed off the deck with your stale bread when the lake is closed and the lake level is high. Watch out for the Kookaburras as they dive on tourists in the park and at the coffee shop if you hold food up. Keep your food covered at the park and do not let the kids walk around holding food as they might swoop. Swim in the clean gently lake waters which are perfect for small children learning water confidence. Boat hire here.
Lakeside Cresent Elizabeth Beach, 5 mins from home. Suits all ages.
This is a protected north facing beach with easy access at the southern (boat ramp) end of the beach in Booti Booti National Park. Short walk from cars to the beach. Usually small and flat except in a strong northerly swell and more protected in the corners near the rocks. Perfect for small toddlers and children. See dolphins and whales passing very close by on most days. No shops near so take your esky. Blueys and Boomerang Beaches are beautiful however face the easterly swells and are often deeper on the edge. Look at the beaches and assess before you unload the car. All beach safety information and explanation of rips etc and first aid is on our local www.pacificpalmstourist.com.au web site which is mobile ph friendly for your convenience. From the Leathbridge Rd end of the beach there is a hill climb and stunning walking trail over the hill to Tiona camping ground. This could be fun to walk with older kids. See Trails on our www.pacificpalmstourist.com.au site
44 locals recommend
Elizabeth Beach
Lakeside Cresent Elizabeth Beach, 5 mins from home. Suits all ages.
This is a protected north facing beach with easy access at the southern (boat ramp) end of the beach in Booti Booti National Park. Short walk from cars to the beach. Usually small and flat except in a strong northerly swell and more protected in the corners near the rocks. Perfect for small toddlers and children. See dolphins and whales passing very close by on most days. No shops near so take your esky. Blueys and Boomerang Beaches are beautiful however face the easterly swells and are often deeper on the edge. Look at the beaches and assess before you unload the car. All beach safety information and explanation of rips etc and first aid is on our local www.pacificpalmstourist.com.au web site which is mobile ph friendly for your convenience. From the Leathbridge Rd end of the beach there is a hill climb and stunning walking trail over the hill to Tiona camping ground. This could be fun to walk with older kids. See Trails on our www.pacificpalmstourist.com.au site
This is held on the last Sunday of the month plus extra days at Xmas and Easter time, look for the signs. Suits all ages. This is held at the Community Centre right next door to the Pacific Palms Recreation Club on the Lakesway at Elizabeth Beach. Park in the Club’s car park and stroll under the Cabbage Tree Palms unique to this area. Face painting, jumping castles and pony rides, live music, great food and coffee and lots of artisans selling their wares. Activities mentioned are dependent of availability of services.
22 locals recommend
Pacific Palms Community Market
This is held on the last Sunday of the month plus extra days at Xmas and Easter time, look for the signs. Suits all ages. This is held at the Community Centre right next door to the Pacific Palms Recreation Club on the Lakesway at Elizabeth Beach. Park in the Club’s car park and stroll under the Cabbage Tree Palms unique to this area. Face painting, jumping castles and pony rides, live music, great food and coffee and lots of artisans selling their wares. Activities mentioned are dependent of availability of services.
This is our state of the art skate park located near the Bowling Club in Paradise Drive, Smiths Lake. Kids of all ages can go there with razor skooters, skate boards and bikes. Basketball hoop and area to ride around on. Water bubbler and amenities provided.
10 locals recommend
Smiths Lake Skate park & Basket ball
Paradise DriveThis is our state of the art skate park located near the Bowling Club in Paradise Drive, Smiths Lake. Kids of all ages can go there with razor skooters, skate boards and bikes. Basketball hoop and area to ride around on. Water bubbler and amenities provided.
Seal Rocks Lighthouse Walk, Seal Rocks in the Myall Lakes National Park – follow the signs. Suits all ages. This is a short 15 min scenic drive from the house. Stunning north facing beaches protected from southerly winds. No. 1 Beach and Boat Beach have very easy access however this place pack out in peak summer holidays. Magnificent beaches looking back at Sandbar and Cellitos Beaches usually flat with gentle small waves. Ideal for exploring rocks and gaining water confidence. One small historical general store nearby. Drive to the lighthouse gate and stroll up to the lighthouse pass ocean views and stunning rock and wave caverns. See plenty of whales from here.
New toilets available just as you reach the lighthouse.
26 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
75-77 Lighthouse RdSeal Rocks Lighthouse Walk, Seal Rocks in the Myall Lakes National Park – follow the signs. Suits all ages. This is a short 15 min scenic drive from the house. Stunning north facing beaches protected from southerly winds. No. 1 Beach and Boat Beach have very easy access however this place pack out in peak summer holidays. Magnificent beaches looking back at Sandbar and Cellitos Beaches usually flat with gentle small waves. Ideal for exploring rocks and gaining water confidence. One small historical general store nearby. Drive to the lighthouse gate and stroll up to the lighthouse pass ocean views and stunning rock and wave caverns. See plenty of whales from here.
New toilets available just as you reach the lighthouse.
– Stroll the original main street of Forster. Most scenic access to here is to turn left at McDonalds and drive along Breckenridge Channel past the oyster leases and cute little lake front coffee shops. Park near the Amaroo Cruise Boat but watch the parking times. Stroll along the beautiful boardwalk and enjoy lunch in the park or in a café or restaurant. Follow the boardwalk under the bridge around to the marina then go past here to the breakwall. If teenagers are confident swimmers here they often like to jump off the wharves or swim across the channel to the islands but watch the tides and currents carefully. This is a very popular family swimming and boating spot in the summer months. Google Kids Spot, Forster also great for wet days and right next to Scotty’s Pet Shop.
Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf
86 Little St– Stroll the original main street of Forster. Most scenic access to here is to turn left at McDonalds and drive along Breckenridge Channel past the oyster leases and cute little lake front coffee shops. Park near the Amaroo Cruise Boat but watch the parking times. Stroll along the beautiful boardwalk and enjoy lunch in the park or in a café or restaurant. Follow the boardwalk under the bridge around to the marina then go past here to the breakwall. If teenagers are confident swimmers here they often like to jump off the wharves or swim across the channel to the islands but watch the tides and currents carefully. This is a very popular family swimming and boating spot in the summer months. Google Kids Spot, Forster also great for wet days and right next to Scotty’s Pet Shop.
– On the Cnr of Beach & North St Forster overlooking Main Beach and near the ocean baths. Suits all ages. Enjoy a meal on the terrace while the kids play on the sand in front of you. Beach is often very gentle here for swimming as it too faces north. See the fishing boats and dolphins pass and enter the break-wall in to Wallis Lake. Whales pass often. There is also a great coastal walk from here to Bennetts Head Lookout and back along the coast heading past the ocean baths. Many families bike rid here.
51 locals recommend
Beach Bums Cafe
North Street– On the Cnr of Beach & North St Forster overlooking Main Beach and near the ocean baths. Suits all ages. Enjoy a meal on the terrace while the kids play on the sand in front of you. Beach is often very gentle here for swimming as it too faces north. See the fishing boats and dolphins pass and enter the break-wall in to Wallis Lake. Whales pass often. There is also a great coastal walk from here to Bennetts Head Lookout and back along the coast heading past the ocean baths. Many families bike rid here.
This is the Beach you can see from the house. Access is by 4WD or you can drive to Bushland and Sandbar Caravan Park park your car and walk the kids around the lake edge to the sandbar for a swim in the stunning channels. There is a shop at the caravan park. Beaches are remote so to keep your kids safe let them swim in the lake. Beach access permits and fishing licences can be purchased for the Smiths Lake General Store.
8 locals recommend
Sandbar beach
This is the Beach you can see from the house. Access is by 4WD or you can drive to Bushland and Sandbar Caravan Park park your car and walk the kids around the lake edge to the sandbar for a swim in the stunning channels. There is a shop at the caravan park. Beaches are remote so to keep your kids safe let them swim in the lake. Beach access permits and fishing licences can be purchased for the Smiths Lake General Store.
The dirt road turn off is 300m to the right ( Sandbar & Bushland Caravan Park)when leaving Smiths Lake and travelling along The Lakesway as if going towards Forster. Turn left at the Golf Course sign and follow the dirt road to the end. Here you will find a boardwalk which twists and turns through a littoral rainforest and opens up onto beautiful Cellitos Beach. This is a remote Beach facing Seal Rocks Beaches. Never swim alone.
Our safest beach for swimming with small children that has easy access is usually Elizabeth Beach on Boomerang Drive.
44 locals recommend
Cellito Beach
LOT 7167 Sandbar RdThe dirt road turn off is 300m to the right ( Sandbar & Bushland Caravan Park)when leaving Smiths Lake and travelling along The Lakesway as if going towards Forster. Turn left at the Golf Course sign and follow the dirt road to the end. Here you will find a boardwalk which twists and turns through a littoral rainforest and opens up onto beautiful Cellitos Beach. This is a remote Beach facing Seal Rocks Beaches. Never swim alone.
Our safest beach for swimming with small children that has easy access is usually Elizabeth Beach on Boomerang Drive.
Just a 30min scenic rainforest drive from the house is breathtaking Whoota Lookout. Stunning views north over beautiful Wallis Lake over Forster and towards Port Macquarie. Picnic tables only so byo food and drink. Please do not litter. Leave only memories.
40 locals recommend
Whoota Whoota Lookout
Just a 30min scenic rainforest drive from the house is breathtaking Whoota Lookout. Stunning views north over beautiful Wallis Lake over Forster and towards Port Macquarie. Picnic tables only so byo food and drink. Please do not litter. Leave only memories.
This is beautiful for the whole family. Located at Rockpool Road, Tuncurry. Its on the northern breakwall with a great little café, table, park, small swimming beach and play ground. Families can also walk or ride their bikes along the breakwall. See the boats, jetskis and dolphin up close going in and out of Wallis Lake. Swim on the left hand side of the rockpool as the outgoing tide can be dangerous closer to the channel. K
Keep the kids well away from the nets as the current gets very strong here and watch out of larger sea creatures entering the netted area first.
16 locals recommend
Tuncurry Rockpool Cafe/kiosk
4 Rockpool RdThis is beautiful for the whole family. Located at Rockpool Road, Tuncurry. Its on the northern breakwall with a great little café, table, park, small swimming beach and play ground. Families can also walk or ride their bikes along the breakwall. See the boats, jetskis and dolphin up close going in and out of Wallis Lake. Swim on the left hand side of the rockpool as the outgoing tide can be dangerous closer to the channel. K
Keep the kids well away from the nets as the current gets very strong here and watch out of larger sea creatures entering the netted area first.
Located on the edge of Wallis Lake. See it on your left as you drive across beautiful Forster Tuncurry Bridge then swing to the left. Brilliant local, fresh oysters. You will need to book ahead.
8 locals recommend
Thirty Three Degrees
11 Palm StreetLocated on the edge of Wallis Lake. See it on your left as you drive across beautiful Forster Tuncurry Bridge then swing to the left. Brilliant local, fresh oysters. You will need to book ahead.
Fantastic waterside dining experience, however, you will need to book ahead. Fabulous for lunch or dinner. Go by land or boast from Pacific Palms.
12 locals recommend
Isola Riva
8 Palmgrove PlaceFantastic waterside dining experience, however, you will need to book ahead. Fabulous for lunch or dinner. Go by land or boast from Pacific Palms.
A very cool new Distillery dining experience right near the bridge at Forster. You will need to book ahead.
Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant
8 Wharf StreetA very cool new Distillery dining experience right near the bridge at Forster. You will need to book ahead.
A stunning vista and dining experience with breathtaking sunsets over Wallis Lake. No need to book here. Perfect for kids and a courtesy bus to pick you up and drop you home. Pets allowed on the lawn by the lake.
63 locals recommend
Pacific Palms Recreation Club
3957 The Lakes WayA stunning vista and dining experience with breathtaking sunsets over Wallis Lake. No need to book here. Perfect for kids and a courtesy bus to pick you up and drop you home. Pets allowed on the lawn by the lake.
Shopping
Call in at Heidi's for a great selection of coastal fashion, home wares and gifts for all occassions.
Pacific Palms
Call in at Heidi's for a great selection of coastal fashion, home wares and gifts for all occassions.