Forster is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The twin-town to Tuncurry, Forster is one of New South Wales' most beloved holiday spots.
The twins are separated by a waterway famous for its easy fishing. Kids will love the abundance of activities designed especially for them, particularly the show rides that hit town each summer.
Forster's main beach is just a stone's throw from many accommodation options, or head out of town for more secluded beaches which literally stretch for miles.
Forster is named after William Forster, who was Premier of New South Wales for a brief period and then later served as Agent-General in London.
Temperatures for Forster
Forster has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Forster is approximately 27 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 15 °c.
Forster has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Forster is approximately 18 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 4 °c.
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Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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