Great Lakes, Hunter Coast, NSW

Enter a natural paradise where dolphins surf and whale breach, where the fishing is bountiful and the surfing first class. Great Lakes is NSW's water playground with its 145 kilometres of stunning coastline and glittering mosaic of inland waterways based around the impressive Wallis, Smiths and Myall lakes networks.

Throughout the region you will enjoy breathtaking scenery and fabulous sunsets. Here you can immerse yourself in natures varied moods, from the untamed surf to the tranquillity of a National Park during a brilliant orange sunset.

Great Lakes, less than three hours from Sydney is where the magnificent eastern dividing range forms a backdrop to one of the most dazzling stretches of coast you will ever see. Secluded bays and exciting surf beaches, stunning coastal scenery and fertile productive hinterland combine to make the Great Lakes the perfect escape.

Choose your own destination and choose your own pace. You can base yourself anywhere in the region ... Forster/Tuncurry, Tea Gardens, Pacific Palms, Bulahdelah, Hawks Nest or the many secluded retreats scattered through the bushland and countryside. Choose to relax, take it all in or set out to explore the great diversity of attractions and activities.

This information was provided by Great Lakes Tourism - for more information on the area go to  www.greatlakes.org.au