Forster Beach — Attraction in Wallis Lake

Beautiful Beach don't get me wrong..

But my partner and I went down for a swim yesterday morning before leaving to go back home from our lovely weekend in Forster back to Gunnedah.

I stripped down into my swimmers and walked down to the water, taking my time to take the plunge into the water as it was freezing. My partner was calling me crazy and that nobody else was swimming because it was so cold.

After a 5 minute swim 100 Meters or so from where the life guards were standing, who obviously saw me dive in. A life guard came running down yelling "the beach is closed!!!! There is a shark out there".

I'm sorry but one or two small signs around the lifeguard van is not enough signage when you walk onto the beach at the opposite end to the life guards.

There should have been a beach closed sign at every entrance along that patrolled beach!

It was very embarrassing from somebody who originally comes from Port Macquarie which have always made sure there is clear signage at every entrance when the...

Forster's Main Beach stretches 563 metres from the Forster breakwall to the ocean baths. The beach position is protected from large swells and is patrolled during the swimming season, making it ideal for families. It's close to cafes and shops for a quick dash off the sand for refreshments on a hot summer's day.

Forster Surf Club is located here and it is framed by Pilot Hill and Second Head, both of which offer nice walking trails.

Main Beach is patrolled on weekends during the summer months and every day during October and summer school holidays.

Forster Ocean Baths are a short stroll from this beach offering a protected swimming area and...

Three cafes along the street to suit most tastes. It can be hard to park here. The beach is patrolled weekends and holidays during the season so please swim between the flags. There is an ocean pool (known locally as the Bullring) with toilets and change rooms. Under cover tables and chairs and BBQs. There are also two grassed areas to sit on. The pool has disabled access and there are disabled toilets but only one disability parking spot. There is a promenade along the beach which is part of a longer walking path around the beaches and lake of Forster Tuncurry. A really beautiful spot. There's a reason tourists come back...