Some information on this blog first appeared in the blog titled Smiths Lake Accommodation.
In between the Wallis and Myall Lakes is the smaller but just as majestic and beautiful Smiths Lake,
offering warm calm waters separated from the ocean by an impressive
sandbar formation. Great Lakes Council does open this entrance when the
waters in the lake become too high or need replenishing.
The township of Smiths Lake is approximately 25km south of Forster.
Some three quarters of the catchment is forested or waterway. The lake
is a largely undisturbed estuary of high scenic value. The town of
Smiths Lake is located on the northern shore of the estuary and the
southern shores are included within the Myall
Lakes.
The town shops consist of a newsagent which stock groceries and
videos for hire, a bakery, a liquor shop and a butcher. There is also a
homely cafe and a beauty/hairdressing salon in the local shopping area.
A five minute drive from Smiths Lake takes you to the PacificPalms shopping area near Blueys and Boomerang beach.
This complex is equipped with more shops and restaurants to satisfy any
holiday makers needs. In effect, most essentials can be obtained from
the Smiths Lake local shops and the shops in Pacific Palms near Blueys
and Boomerang beach.
Things to do & Local Attractions while holidaying in Smiths Lake and Myall Lakes area;
* swimming, sailing, fishing, cycling
* Enjoy a barbeque while you watch the sun set over the lake
* Surf or simply lie on the pristine Amaroo lake beach or ocean beaches nearby
* Explore the Myall Lakes and Wallingat National Parks
* Visit the lighthouse at Seal Rocks
*Relax and enjoy the spectacular views
*Cast a fishing line or launch a kayak, windsurfer or small boat
*Hire a boat, a kayak at Frothy Coffee boatshed or enjoy a snack by the lake
*Take a short drive to the un spoilt ocean beaches at Sandbar, Blueys, Boomerang, Elizabeth beach, Cellito or Seal Rocks.
*Drive through the Booti Booti National Park to enjoy the “Whoota Whoota Look Out”.
*Tour the nearby Myall Lakes and Booti Booti National Parks and enjoy
the birdlife in its natural habitat or you might prefer to visit the
craft galleries.
Smiths Lake is separated from the ocean by a natural sand Bar. The
lake is ideal for all water sports and ideal safe swimming area for
kids.
A short drive to the south of Smiths Lake will take you to Seal Rocks
lighthouse. From this spot you could spot whales migrating to the north
during winter. The area also boasts a beautiful picnic spot.
There are two nine-hole golf courses in the area. If you prefer a
more serious game of golf then 20 minutes drive to the north will take
you to 18 hole courses in Forster and Tuncurry.
National Parks, rain forests, boat hire (Smiths Lake and Forster)
local markets, bird watching, bush walking and by obtaining a permit you
could venture on a four-wheel driving trip to the Sandbar Beach.
Forster and Tuncurry are only 20 minutes drive from home. This
holiday area consists of lovely restaurants, cafes, various sporting
facilities, and a indoor aquatic centre etc. The area is packed with
interesting shops, a ten pin bowling ally, movie theatres, whale and
dolphin cruises.
Major supermarkets (Coles and Woolworths), Bunnings, Kmart and many more shops are housed in Stockland Shopping mall in Forster.
Smiths Lake accommodation, Myall Lakes accommodation like Myall Lakes Houseboats and accommodation in Wallis Lake area can be found when you are planning to holiday in the this Great Lakes region of NSW, Australia.
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