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Great Lakes Lifestyle - Sport and Recreation
The Great Lakes are is overflowing with adventure all year round with abundant surfing and swimming spots along the beautiful coastline as well as numerous sporting and social clubs. From triathlon to tennis, bridge to bowls. Whether its action you are after, or something a little more sedate, the Great Lakes area has it all and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots on the NSW coast.
 Beaches
Between October and April lifesavers are on duty at Forster, One Mile, Elizabeth, Boomerang, Blueys and Hawks Nest Beaches...or you can take the family to one of our ocean pools located at Forster and Tuncurry. Picnic tables, free BBQ facilities and public amenities are available at most locations.
Surfing
Some of the best surfing spots in Australia can be found in the great lakes area. For local advice about conditions, please contact one of the many Surf Clubs in the Great Lakes region.
Golf
The Great Lakes is home to an amazing array of golf courses. Whether you are a novice or a pro, the Great Lakes has a course to match your needs. Click here for contact details for Great Lakes Golf courses.
Swimming Pools
The Great Lakes area has many ocean, lake and indoor swimming pools and a number of swimming clubs to choose from. Freshwater swimming pools are located at Bulahdelah, Stroud, Tea Gardens and Tuncurry. Swimming enclosures are located at Allworth, Coomba Park, Forster and Tuncurry. Click here for more information about pool opening times and facilities.
Great Lakes Aquatic Centre
Forster is also home to the magnificent Great Lakes Aquatic Centre which has an indoor pool, sporting facilities and a fully equipped gym with personal training and aerobics. Click here for more information about the Great Lakes Aquatic Centre.
Sporting Clubs and Facilities
There are 11 sporting complexes within the Great Lakes area and a wide range of sporting clubs are active in the area for all ages. From bowls to badminton, croquet to kayaking or football to fencing - the Great Lakes has it all.
For more information about sport and recreation or visit the Great Lakes Community Directory.
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