Top Family Touring Itineraries: NSW Mid North Coast

The Mid North Coast is one of the prettiest destinations within a stone’s throw of Sydney and while Forster is its main tourist centre, there are some fabulous stops along the way. Kiddies will love splashing about in the calm, clear waters of Myall Lakes and there’s nothing quite like learning to surf on the gentle waves that peel away from the headland at Seal Rocks. Throw in a bunch of excellent waterfront camping spots, beach driving and subtropical rainforest to explore, and you’ve got an affordable holiday the family will remember.

THE ITINERARY

Day 1: Sydney to Myall Lakes

• Heaps of great waterfront campsites to choose from
• Safe, sheltered water ideal for kids to play
• Pack the lilo, a SUP, kayak or tinnie

Day 2: Myall Lakes to Seal Rocks

• Scenic drive along The Lakes Way
• Bush or caravan park camping at Seal Rocks

Day 3: Seal Rocks to Forster

• Lunch at Boomerang Beach
• Detour through the towering forests of Wallingat NP to the awesome Whoota Whoota Lookout
• Have a dip at beautiful Elizabeth Beach

Day 4: Explore Forster/Tuncurry

• Hire a SUP or kayak and explore the Lake
• Spot dolphins from the bridge or break wall
• Eat fish and chips on the water at Tuncurry

PITSTOPS

• ‘The Rock’ Roadhouse on the Pacific Highway for convenience
• Coffee caravan on the headland at Seal Rocks for a hot choc with a view
• Beach Bums cafe at Forster where kids can play in the sand while mum and dad enjoy brekky

KIDS WILL LOVE

• Floating about on a lilo at Myall Lakes
• Fishing from a tinnie at Forster – watch out for dolphins!
• Learning to surf at Seal Rocks

WHERE TO CAMP

Violet Gill campground, Myall Lakes NP

• Large, grassy site on the lake with a boat ramp. Plenty of space for camper trailers with no bollards

Yago campground, Myall Lakes NP

• Secluded bush camping away from the crowds at Seal Rocks

Ferny Creek camping area, Wallingat NP

• Camp on the banks of the Wallingat River at this remote campsite