Forster, New South Wales

Forster is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 308 km north-north-east of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin, Tuncurry, which is the smaller of the two towns. Forster is known for its stunning waters and Manning Valley beauty.

Forster
New South Wales
One Mile Beach, Forster c. 2014.
Forster
Coordinates32°10′50″S 152°30′42″E
Population14,187 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)2428
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
  • 308 km (191 mi) NNE of Sydney
  • 166 km (103 mi) NNE of Newcastle
  • 633 km (393 mi) S of Brisbane
  • 37 km (23 mi) S of Taree
  • 65 km (40 mi) NE of Bulahdelah
LGA(s)Mid-Coast Council
RegionMid North Coast
CountyGloucester
State electorate(s)Myall Lakes
Federal division(s)Lyne
Localities around Forster:
Tuncurry South Pacific South Pacific
Wallis Lake Forster South Pacific
Green Point Pacific Palms South Pacific
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