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Welcome to the official Tourist Information Website for the Great Lakes.  Only three hours from Sydney but a world away, you will find the Great Lakes, where the magnificent eastern dividing range forms a backdrop to one of the most dazzling stretches of coast you will ever see.

Discover where to stay; exciting things to do; an amazing program of events & markets; stunning natural attractions; the best places to eat & drink; regular news updates - plus informative guides to our beaches, towns, National Parks and so much more. 

So whether you're seeking relaxation, a family-fun packed stay or craving adrenalin fuelled adventure - the Great Lakes is the perfect holiday destination to visit all year round.  
 

 

 

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    So much to do ....    Great Lakes Fishing Carnival  

Weekly Fishing Report

 

Australia Day Celebrations in the Great Lakes

 

Great Lakes, Great Adventure

 

Great Lakes Fishing Carnival - Forster

 Australia Day Celebrations
 Thurs 26th January

 Australia Day - Forster Tuncurry 
 Venue: John Wright Park
 Contact:  Sue Bookallil 6591 7295,
 Brian Lidbury  02 6554 7988 
 
Australia Day Celebrations commence
 in Forster Tuncurry with a Pilot Hill Flag
 Raising Ceremony & Breakfast at 

 830am then on to the Australia Day  
 awards ceremony at 11am at Club 
 Forster preceded by morning tea at
 the club from 1030am. Then to John
 Wright Park Tuncurry for a Rotary  
 organised family fun day including live
 music, magician, carnival rides, the
 Lions train, awesome castle, car
 display & clown face painting. This 
 program will now include an Australia
 Day Talent Quest.

 Australia Day Family Fun Day  
 Venue: Club Forster/Sporties
 Contact:  02 6591 6591
 Celebrate Australia Day with a FREE
 family fund day in the outdoor BBQ
 area from 11am. FREE Sausage Sizzle
 ~ FREE Entertainment ~ FREE 
 Jumping Castle ~ Lots of Family Fun! 
 Then from 4pm at the Sporties. Come
 & enjoy some great traditional Aussie
 country music.  
 
 Australia Day with DE JA VU  
 Venue: Great Lakes Winery
 Contact:  02 4997 7255
 Come celebrate Australia Day with
 local 60's & 70's rock & roll band
 DE JA VU. Adults $10, Kids U15 FOC.
 Gates open 10am with the band 
 starting at 1130am. Picnic boxes can
 be pre-ordered. On the day there will
 be delicious cheese plates, the barbie
 will be running or you can just bring 
 your own picnic!! A fun, relaxed, family
 day!
 
 Coomba Fest  
 Venue: Coomba Park Village
 Contact:  02 6554 2455
 A community celebration featuring the 
 famous Coomba Park Raft Race will
 be held during Coomba Fest starting
 with an Australia Day Breakfast at 830
 at the Coomba Park Village followed by
 the Picnic Races commencing at
 10am with the Raft Race at 12noon.
 There will be live music, fun activities &
 refreshments.

 BBQ & Film Screening  
 Venue: Bulahdelah Courthouse
 Contact:  02 4997 4741
 The Bulahdelah Historical Society is
 holding a BBQ followed by a movie
 night at the Court House on Australia
 Day commencing at 6pm. Cost $5,
 everyone welcome.

 Markets
         
 Sat 28 Jan - Tuncurry Mkt, 
                        Nabiac Farmers Mkt
 
Sun 29 Jan - Pacific Palms Mkt

 

 

 The Great Lakes is one big adventure
 playground and it's breathtaking in
 every sense of the word.

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    'Things to do in the Great Lakes'

"Life is about great experiences - so 
 get amongst it" 

 

 

This March Forster Tuncurry is set to be 
alive with Australia's most
comprehensive fishing carnival and
outdoor expo. The pristine waters of the
Wallis Lake, the surrounding headlands,
off shore reefs and beaches, offer
anglers the complete fishing package.

Events include blue water, rock & beach
estuary boat/ kayak/ bank sections along
with an individual children's competition.

For 2012 there is also free entry to the 
expo based on the headland adjacent to
the Forster Break wall. Come and see 
the live fish display and exhibits from 
Industry & Investment (Fisheries) NSW
Maritime, children's fishing clinic,
seafood cooking demonstrations, the
latest in fishing tackle, boats, kayaks,
camping equipment and more.

With some fantastic fishing, great prizes
and plenty to keep the whole family
entertained ~ this is definately one not to
miss!.

   Download Entry Form

For more information & online entry go
to
www.greatlakesfishingcarnival.com 

 

 

 
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