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Where is Forster, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | 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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Facts about Forster, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Mid North Coast
Location	On the Mid North Coast, adjacent to Tuncurry, between Wallis Lake and the Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	32.18° S, 152.51° E
Local Government Area	MidCoast Council
Founded	Late 1800s
Original Name	Forster (named after Premier William Forster)
Elevation	~5 m
Population	Approx. 14,000 (Forster urban area; combined Forster–Tuncurry ~23,000)
Area	Approx. 22 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2428
Major Waterways	Wallis Lake, Coolongolook River, Pacific Ocean
Top Attractions	Forster Main Beach, One Mile Beach, Forster–Tuncurry Bridge, Wallis Lake Cruises, Bennetts Head Lookout, Booti Booti National Park.
Demonym	Forster residents
Main Industries	Tourism, fishing, aquaculture, retail, hospitality
Nearest Airport	Taree Airport (TRO)
Website	https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au

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