Fabulous long white sand beaches offering swimming, fishing & surfing. You can also go deep sea fishing just some kilometres offshore and there are some excellent scuba diving spots around the area.

Take a day trip to Gloucester & Barrington tops where there are a variety of attractions including rainforest walks, horse riding, river cruises, orchids, vineyards and some fine restaurants.

Distance from Hotel: 6 kms Drivetime: 6 mins

Tom Ramsey, renowned golf writer and judge on US Golf Magazine\//s \//Top 100 courses in the world\// said of Tallwoods: \//a short drive from the glorious beaches of Forster on the NSW holiday coast is a fine championship course weaving through the residential development. It is an interesting design which fits well into the terrain with stunning views from the higher tees.\//

At Tallwoods you experience a round of golf which, in the words of Tom Ramsey, involves \//A collection of holes that are challenging and stimulating – all difficult but not impossible always exciting and always individual.\//

The course was designed by Dr Michael Hurdzan, winner of the 2002 Donald A Rossi award by the Golf Course Builders Association of America and Golf World Magazine\//s \//Architect of the year\// in 1997.

The involvement of Hurdzan, one of the world\//s leading environmental golf course designers, is ever-present in the majestic eucalypts, prolific native vegetation and extensive water features evident throughout the course.

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Adventure on a full day lake cruise from Forster; part of the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes are characterised by pristine waterways and breathtaking sceneries. Dolphins are also seen playing in the emerald shallows beneath the bridge.

Follow the Thunderbolt?s Way through the hinterland to the township of Stroud. You will find very picturesque historical town founded in 1826 with a magnificent walk that takes you through 32 heritage sites.

Distance from Hotel: 100 kms Drivetime: 85 mins

Ellenborough Falls with a single drop of 200 metres are a spectacular site and the second largest waterfall in the southern hemisphere. The Falls are found by travelling on Tourist drive eight from Taree, through Wingham and onto Elands.

Details:
http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Elands/Ellenborough_Falls/info.aspx

Distance from Hotel: 25 kms Drivetime: 20 mins

Whale Watching cruises commence on the 1st June each year and run through to the end of November. Cruises depart every day at 10:00am (weather permitting). Cruise duration is between 2-2½ hours. Morning tea is included.

June, July and early August sees the northern migration of the Humpback Whales. These gentle giants of the deep swim past Forster/Tuncurry on route to the warmer water off the Queensland coast to breed and give birth to their calves. An estimated 8000 Humpback Whales made the northern migration in 2010.

From July to September we also frequently encounter Southern Right Whales, Minke Whales and Bryde\//s Whales along with a variety of sea birds includingg Yellow Nosed Albatross and Wild Gannets. Dolphins are generally sighted on our whale watch cruises as well.

Mid September to early December the mighty Humpback Whales return to our waters with their young. During this southern migration it\//s not uncommon to encounter the Humpback Whales very close to shore, resting, feeding and playing with their calves.
100% Whale Guarantee

Whale Watch Cruises Forster (Amaroo Cruises) offers a 100% WHALE GUARANTEE during the southern migration. If no whales are sighted on your cruise then a free return ticket will be issued (conditions apply).

Details:
http://www.amaroocruise.com.au/whale_watching.htm

Distance from Hotel: 55 kms Drivetime: 50 mins

Situated on the Pacific Highway just south of Port Macquarie on the New South Wales mid-north coast, Cassegrain Wines is a wonderful place to visit for a taste of tradition.

Our winemaking heritage began in France in 1643. A heritage of French winemaking skills combined with Australian technology is practised today by John Cassegrain, using that â??savoir faireâ?? (the know how), to produce a wide range of Premium, Reserve and Limited Release wines that are full flavoured, yet soft and elegant.

Cassegrainâ??s Cellar Door is open seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm, with a complete range of wines for tasting, along with the new Wine Attic which offers a stunning range of both Australian and International wines.

The Cassegrain Winery is the ideal setting for all occasions, from a romantic wedding to a casual picnic, featuring extensive grounds, a formal garden with picnic areas and boasting over 2000 stunning rose bushes lining the entrance to the winery. The sweeping lawns of the Oval, set within the vineyards, forms a natural amphitheatre where a number of concerts are held each year.

Details:
http://www.cassegrainwines.com.au/

Distance from Hotel: 25 kms Drivetime: 20 mins

Dolphin cruises run every day at 10:00am (weather permitting) from December to May. Cruise duration is approximately 2 hours and includes morning tea.

There is approximately 250-300 resident inshore Bottle-Nosed Dolphins inhabiting the waters of Forster/Tuncurry. These local Dolphins are our pride and joy and seem to be as interested in our vessel \”The Amaroo\” as we are in them. They will often come over to the boat on what we call \”Human Watch\”, where they check out whose on board today!

Further offshore we encounter Common Dolphins, sometimes massing in the hundreds all as one pod. Quite a spectacle to say the least!

Details:
http://www.amaroocruise.com.au/dolphin_watching.htm