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Where is Forster, Australia?



Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET



Forster is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, about 300 kilometres north of Sydney. It lies between Wallis Lake to the west and the sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean to the east. It is famous for its crystal-clear waterways, fishing and boating opportunities, and beautiful coastal holiday atmosphere.




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Where is Forster, Australia
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Facts about Forster, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionMid North Coast
LocationOn the Mid North Coast, adjacent to Tuncurry, between Wallis Lake and the Pacific Ocean
Coordinates32.18° S, 152.51° E
Local Government AreaMidCoast Council
FoundedLate 1800s
Original NameForster (named after Premier William Forster)
Elevation~5 m
PopulationApprox. 14,000 (Forster urban area; combined Forster–Tuncurry ~23,000)
AreaApprox. 22 sq km
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode2428
Major WaterwaysWallis Lake, Coolongolook River, Pacific Ocean
Top AttractionsForster Main Beach, One Mile Beach, Forster–Tuncurry Bridge, Wallis Lake Cruises, Bennetts Head Lookout, Booti Booti National Park.
DemonymForster residents
Main IndustriesTourism, fishing, aquaculture, retail, hospitality
Nearest AirportTaree Airport (TRO)
Websitehttps://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au