Maps & Routes
Less than three hours from Sydney by road, The Great Lakes is accessible for everyone. There are also rail, bus & flight links to within easy reach of most areas of The Great Lakes region.
| DISTANCES (km) |
Sydney |
Newcastle |
Tamworth |
Dubbo |
Brisbane |
| Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest |
216
|
77 |
322 |
422 |
735 |
| Forster/Tuncurry |
305 |
166 |
366 |
512 |
660 |
| Pacific Palms |
277 |
137 |
388 |
480 |
680 |
| Stroud |
214 |
74 |
303 |
420 |
734 |
BY ROAD
From the South….
Via the F3 Freeway north joining the Pacific Highway at Hexham.
For Stroud take exit onto Bucketts Way, travelling approximately 20km into Stroud.
For Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest take right exit after the Ayers Rock rest stop onto Tea Gardens Road.
For Pacific Palms take right exit 3km north of Bulahdelah, onto The Lakes Way, travelling approx. 20 minutes to Pacific Palms, past Bungwahl & Smiths Lake.
For Forster/Tuncurry take right exit 3km north of Nabiac onto Failford Road. Turning right onto The Lakes Way into Tuncurry & Forster. Alternately, take the scenic route as for Pacific Palms travelling past Bungwahl, Smiths Lake, Pacific Palms, Tiona Park and Forster Keys, adding a further 25 minutes into Forster.
From the North…..
Via the Pacific Highway.
For Forster/Tuncurry & Pacific Palms take The Lakes Way exit to Tuncurry/Forster, (approx. 20mins from Taree exit). Continue on The Lakes Way through Tuncurry, Forster and into Pacific Palms.
| TRAVEL TIMES |
Sydney |
Newcastle |
Tamworth |
Dubbo |
Brisbane |
| Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest |
2hrs 30'
|
1hr |
4hrs |
5hrs |
9hrs |
| Forster/Tuncurry |
3hrs 30' |
2hrs |
4hrs 15' |
6hrs |
8hrs |
| Pacific Palms |
3hrs 15' |
1hr 50' |
4hrs 30' |
5hrs 45' |
8hrs 30' |
| Stroud |
2hrs 30' |
1hr |
4hrs |
5hrs |
9hrs |
BY TRAIN
Country Link has daily services to Newcastle Broadmeadow Station, with Coach connections through to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest and Forster/Tuncurry.
For bookings & information Ph: 13 22 32 or visit www.countrylink.info
Mid Coast Shuttle has a week day Coach Connection from Taree Station through to Forster/Tuncurry, Pacific Palms and Seal Rocks. For reservations & information: Ph. 02 65529114 or call the coach M 0411 568022.
Mid Coast Shuttle tickets can also be purchased from The Great Lakes Visitor Centres. To download the Mid Coast Shuttle Timetable please click here.
BY BUS/COACH
Busways (Country Link) Coaches operate daily services between:
• Sydney and Forster/Tuncurry via Newcastle & Pacific Palms. (Routes 150, 151)
• Newcastle & Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest (Route 152).
• Newcastle & Stroud.
Reservations are recommended for all services.
For reservations & information: Ph. 1800 043 263/02 4983 1560 or visit www.busways.com.au
Busways (Country Link) tickets can also be purchased from The Great Lakes Visitor Centres.
Daily Greyhound Coach services operate daily services between Brisbane & Sydney via Forster/Tuncurry, Bulahdelah & Newcastle.
For bookings & information Ph. 1300 GREYHOUND or visit www.greyhound.com.au.
Holiday Coast Connections operate a daily service between Port Macquarie & Newcastle, via Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Bulahdelah & Tea Gardens.
For information Ph. 02 6581 5557 or visit www.holidaycoastconnections.com.au.
Forster-Tuncurry Airport Shuttle
Meets each and every REX flight at Taree Airport. For information call 0413 280 545. Bookings essential.
Mid Coast Shuttle Coaches operate a week day service between: Seal Rocks and Taree via Pacific Palms, Forster and Tuncurry.
Reservations are essential: 0411 568 022.
Mid Coast Shuttle tickets can also be purchased from The Great Lakes Visitor Centres.
Forster Coaches provide regular services between Forster and Tuncurry as well as a regional service from Tarbuck bay, Smiths Lake and Pacific Palms. For information Ph. 02 6554 6431 or visit www.forsterbus.com.au
BY AIR
Rex Airlines operate flights between Sydney & Taree.
For information Ph. 13 17 13, or visit www.rex.com.au
Virgin Blue & Jet Star both operate flights to Newcastle Airport.
For information visit www.newcastleairport.com.au www.virginblue.com.au www.jetstar.com.au
Connecting Bus Services
Raymond Terrace Airport Bus, Ph. 0425 373 227
Newcastle Airport Shuttle Bus, Ph. 02 4956 9299
Mid Coast Shuttle (Taree Airport - Great Lakes), Ph. 02 6552 9114/0411 568 022
For all your advice on how to get to the Great Lakes, including maps, contact us on freecall 1800 802 692 or drop us an email tourism@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au.
Directions
Sydney to Forster/Tuncurry
Sydney to Myall Coast (Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest)
Sydney to Pacific Palms
Sydney to Stroud
Sydney to Bulahdelah
CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL MAPS
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