Port Macquarie or Forster?

Flip a coin.....Forster, Tuncurry or Port, each very similar ..

Me personally, coming in at a very close 1st place would be Forster North Coast Holiday park.....close to beach, shops and lake.

There are others more suitable for kids......Lanis, Smugglers at Forster, but not near shops or beach..

I've had two different friends who have been mugged in Port Macquarie on different occasions. I don't have any friends who have been mugged anywhere else. That weird bit of information and the fact I think Forster is a nice place, means I vote Forster.

If you want a park that is close to the beach and coffee shops then Forster Beach would possibly be the best or the one across the inlet at Tuncurry.

If coffee shops can be a little further away then The Beach Front at North Haven would be my pick. Its near Port Macquarie, in a quieter area and cheaper.

The Rock Pool at Tuncurry near the entrance of the Lake provides very enjoyable and safe calm water swimming for kids and adults and is just a short walk from surf beach and caravan park and not far from Tuncurry shops. Tuncurry would be our pick for a family of young kids. There is a reasonable café in the park by the rock pool!
Also, if you are in season, Foster/Tuncurry produces the famous Wallis Lake oysters! Boat cruises on the lake are great for the kids too. Foster has a couple of decent cafes. John and Lynne

Hi Stoney,

Another vote for Forster. We started going to Forster when our children were a similar age & some 30 + years later still we are still very fond of the area. Safe swimming for the children in Tuncurry as John & Lynn said & also in the lake at Forster. Plenty of cafes, family friendly restaurants, & clubs. You have not mentioned what style of accommodation you prefer but there are lots of holiday rentals, & a choice of camping grounds. Forster Beach Caravan Park would be my pick due to location.
Cheers,