On the Water ...

2001 Winner of the North Coast Tourism Award. Dolphins and wildlife frequently sighted on the fully licensed boat with covered top deck. The Lunch Cruise is the Free Spirit’s most popular value for money cruise. Usually departs 11.30 am, returning 2 pm (02) 6555 2225

Something for all the family on their stable catamaran. Join Skipper Bob and the crew on this 2 hour dolphin watch cruise including spectacular scenery of beaches, headloands & Cape Hawke, including morning or afternoon tea. Sharks and sea turtles and whales in migration season are often encountred on most cuisse.   0419 333 445

Boat hire, canoe hire, deep sea fishing. Dolphin cruises, lake cruises, river and rainforest tours, eco tours, bird watching breakfasts and all your bait and tackle supplies. Little Street Forster (02) 6554 6321

Deep Sea Fishing Aboard the JOY-C

All equipment and bait supplied. Half and full day trips. Modern GPS and fish finders. Fish cleaned, ready to eat. All safety gear (fully surveyed). All ages no exsperience necessary.

On-Strike Charter's, Forster-Tuncurry's finest, Deep Sea Fishing Charter service. The vessel, 'TEMPEST' is a 2003 model Sailfish Catarmaran. 0408 480 408 or www.on-strikecharters.com

Tube rides, wakeboarding and water-skiing from the beginners to the advanced, come ski where The Footy Show prefers to ski! From beginner to the advanced, all ski equipment is supplied and a Sky Ski (air chair) is also for hire. 0412 605 953

Learn to surf with Great Lakes Surf School and your exp-professional, accredited surfer and judge, Gary Hughes. Special softboards, wetsits and all equipment supplied. For all ages and all levels of surfrintg proficiency. Photo and video services available. (02) 6552 9022

Picture windsurfing over clear blue waters on a golden sandbar. This could be yo, with just 1 hour’s qualified tuition and personal coaching. It’s easy, it’s fun and no experience necessary. Safe learning on a shllow sandbar. All ages over 6 yrs catered for. (02) 6554 2424

The Forster Dive Centre welcomes you to the best dive locations on the Mid North Coast. Small groups are a specialty. Dive School, Dive Charter, Equipment Hire, Tank Fills and Boat & Canoe Hire also available. 11-13 Little Street Forster.

Souviner and Craft Shop in the lovely village of Tinonee. Wenly Park, Hillville Road (02) 6553 1353

Scenic half and full day tours. Visit the hidden and hard to find places. See panoramic lookouts and native wildlife. Enjoy personalised service in a small group. Easy rainforest walks for all ages and abilities. Free pick up in a luxury 4WD. Great food, company, photos and memories. Special rainforest, hinterland, coast and waterfall tours available or enjoy a morning bird watching breakfast. Pacific Palms. (02) 654 0757

This is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the southern hemisphere at 200 metres. Located near Elands, 1 ½ hours drive west of Tallwoods. There are 2 viewing platforms in which to enjoy the bottom of the Falls for the more energetic. A food kiosk operat4ed between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm on weekends and school holidays. The falls also feature barbeques, picnic tables and toilet facilities.

Full day scenic hinterland tours or 3 ½ scenic town tours leaving from the information Centre in Little Street Forster. Visit local wineries, picturesque Seal Rocks, historic Nabiac, local lookouts, historic museum, aboriginal art, nature and wildlife, sugarloaf Point Lighthouse and the pristine beaches of Pacific Palms and Smiths Lake. Morning and afternoon tea included. Phone 0-412 654 180

Wingham Brush is a 10ha sub-tropical floodplain rainforest. “The Brush” is one of the most significant breeding grounds in NSW for the Grey-Headed Flying Fox. As many as 100,000 of the fascinating creatures hang in the Brush’s huge Morton Bay Fig trees during summer. It is located in the township of Wingham; about 30 minutes drive from Tallwoods.

Image endless rainforest rides in the heart of the Kiwarrak Forest. A 40,000 acre scenic retreat with quiet but responsive horses under the supervision of trained instructors. Wildlife abound amongst the ancient trees and secret streams. Situated only 15 minutes from Tallwoods Retreat is the award winning Clarendon Forest Retreat. Bookings essential (02) 6554 3085

Wauchope’s historic heritage park with the charm or the living and working recreated 1880’s sawmiller’s village. A great family day out! Winner of 2004r Heritage & Cultural Tourism Award in the North Coast Tourism Awards for Business Excellence. Less than an hours drive from Tallwoods. Working Heritage Steam Railway Fudge Chocoalte Factory, blacksmith’s Forge, Gumnut Tearooms, Olive Oil Shop, Maul and Wedge Restaurant, Art Gallery, Diamonz quality Jewellers, timbertown Winery & Cellars, Nursery, Woodturning, Pony Rides & Wallace’s Country Store. Open daily 9.30 am to 3.30 pm 1300 303 155 

Fun for all ages. Toboggan run, 3 open water slides, toddlers slide, jumbo slide, mountain boards, mini grass trikes, super grass trikes, peddle carts, skate bikes, roller skating, shoot6 for basket, ½ court tennis, swimming pool, volleyball, swings, trampolines and a 9-hole chip and putt short golf course. Only 10 minutes from Tallwoods Retreat. Open 10 am – 4 pm Weekends and School Holidays. (02) 6553 6000

Come and enjoy the unlimited rides on Quad Bikes, Zippy Go-Carts, 2 giant waterslides, paddle boats, canoes, mini golf, volleyball, Super Karts, Go Karts, Bumper Boats and Mini Rides. There is a licensed Bar & Bistro or you can take a picnic and nejoy the BBQpen 10 am – 4 pm Weekends and School Holidays. (02) 6554 3090

The complete family entertainment centre. Bowl and Meal Deals, School Holiday Specials and Cosmic Disco Lights. Family Restaurant & Bar. Open 9.30 am till Late 7 days (02) 6557 6800

Just a 20 minute drive from Tallwoods. Come and enjoy Glow Bowling and Casino Lights with prizes to be won. Open 8.30 am till Late 7 days. 55 Muldoon Street Taree. (02) 6552 4733

Forster Dolphin Lodge at 43 Head Street Forster (02) 6555 8155

Cape Hawke Bicentennial Walk & Viewing Platform

Stunning views of the coast and hinterland from the observation platform amongst Cape Hawke’s rainforest. Moderate grade walking trail from the car park.

Open 6 days a week during school holidays. 21 Grey Gum Road, Taree (02) 6551 7701

Purpose built indoor play centre. Climbing maze, tunnels, slides, ball swamps, flying fox, jumping castle and a special toddler’s area. Enjoy a cappuccino and a meal from our café. Open 7 days a week during school holidays. Enterprise Court Forster (02) 6557 2767

25 metre 8 lane indoor heated pool, aerobic classes, aquarobics, yoga, gym, children’s vacation centre, inflatable water slide, learners and toddler’s pool, learn to swim classes, sauna, spa and supervised child minding. Lake Street Forster (02) 6555 5633

Oxley Street Taree (02) 6552 4600

Manning Street Tuncurry (02) 6554 6043

Why not take a joy flight and take a pelican’s eye view of the Manning Valley enjoying a spectacular view of some of the Halliday Coast’s most beautiful coastline. Or simply ask the commercially licensed and experienced pilots to provide yo with a quote to fly you wherever you would like to go – within reason! (02) 6553 9301

Located at Port Macquarie, about hours drive north of Tallwoods. They offer qualified instructors, spectacular views, first jump certificate, friendly atmosphere and free fall courses or tandem skydives. Video and photographic evidence provided!