Guidebook for Pacific Palms

Best Local Dining Experiences

Kembali Cafe

Asian cuisine, fast friendly service and flavour sensation bombs! Loved by all the locaks.

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Kembali Cafe

188 Boomerang Dr

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Asian cuisine, fast friendly service and flavour sensation bombs! Loved by all the locaks.

Pacific Palms Recreation Club

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.

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Pacific Palms Recreation Club

3957 The Lakes Way

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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.

Spice Monkey

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.

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Spice Monkey

2-6 Wharf St

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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.

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.

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Reef Bar Grill

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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.

The Sicilian Forster

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.

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The Sicilian Forster

1 West St

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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.

Mobys on Red Gum Restaurant/Cafe

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.

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Mobys on Red Gum Restaurant/Cafe

4 Red Gum Rd

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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.

Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar

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.

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Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar

201 Boomerang Dr

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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.

Macwood Grill

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 Dr

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.

Smiths Lake News & Supa Mart

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!

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Smiths Lake News & Supa Mart

Macwood Road

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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!

Frothy Coffee Boatshed

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.

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Frothy Coffee Boatshed

1 Amaroo Dr

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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.

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

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Elizabeth Beach

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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

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.

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Pacific Palms Community Market

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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.

Smiths Lake Skate park & Basket ball

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.

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Smiths Lake Skate park & Basket ball

Paradise Drive

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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.

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

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.

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Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

75-77 Lighthouse Rd

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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.

Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf

– 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.

Beach Bums Cafe

– 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.

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Beach Bums Cafe

North Street

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– 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.

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.

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Sandbar beach

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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.

Cellito Beach

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.

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Cellito Beach

LOT 7167 Sandbar Rd

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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.

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.

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Whoota Whoota Lookout

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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.

Tuncurry Rockpool Cafe/kiosk

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.

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Tuncurry Rockpool Cafe/kiosk

4 Rockpool Rd

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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.

Thirty Three Degrees

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.

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Thirty Three Degrees

11 Palm Street

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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.

Isola Riva

Fantastic waterside dining experience, however, you will need to book ahead. Fabulous for lunch or dinner. Go by land or boast from Pacific Palms.

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Isola Riva

8 Palmgrove Place

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Fantastic waterside dining experience, however, you will need to book ahead. Fabulous for lunch or dinner. Go by land or boast from Pacific Palms.

Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant

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 Street

A very cool new Distillery dining experience right near the bridge at Forster. You will need to book ahead.

Pacific Palms Recreation Club

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.

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Pacific Palms Recreation Club

3957 The Lakes Way

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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.

Guidebook for Pacific Palms

Food Scene

Frothy Coffee Boatshed

Kembali Cafe

Smiths Lake Butchery

Drift Cafe

Sips At Mobys

The Good Food Store

Pacific Palms Bowling Club

Essentials

Smiths Lake News & Supa Mart

Smiths Lake Butchery

FoodWorks Charlotte Bay

Pacific Palms Pharmacy

Sightseeing

Whoota Whoota Lookout

Booti Booti

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Forster Fishing Charters

Amaroo Cruises

Parks & Nature

Wallingat National Park Campground

Best Local Dining Experiences

Kembali Cafe

Pacific Palms Recreation Club

Spice Monkey

Reef Bar Grill

The Sicilian Forster

Mobys on Red Gum Restaurant/Cafe

Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar

Macwood Grill

Smiths Lake News & Supa Mart

Frothy Coffee Boatshed

Elizabeth Beach

Pacific Palms Community Market

Smiths Lake Skate park & Basket ball

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

Dive Forster at Fisherman's Wharf

Beach Bums Cafe

Sandbar beach

Cellito Beach

Whoota Whoota Lookout

Tuncurry Rockpool Cafe/kiosk

Thirty Three Degrees

Isola Riva

Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant

Pacific Palms Recreation Club

Shopping

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