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Forresters Beach

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Forresters Beach

Forresters Beach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Shelly Beach, 57km from Bondi Beach.

Forresters Beach is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 2,796, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Forresters Beach sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Forresters Beach to your route.

About Forresters Beach

Forresters Beach is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia between Terrigal and Bateau Bay. It forms part of the Central Coast Council local government area. Forresters Beach's reef breaks are well known to surfers. Its name comes from Robert Forrester who purchased 50 acres

Read more (200,000 m2) of land in 1861.

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Where is Forresters Beach located?

Forresters Beach is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.4070 latitude, 151.4760 longitude.

What is the population of Forresters Beach?

Forresters Beach has a population of approximately 2,796 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,796
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.4070, 151.4760

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Forresters Beach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pie in the Sky

A legendary biker and car enthusiast cafe on the Old Pacific Highway north of Sydney, the essential pit stop on Australia's most popular motorcycle road.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Taronga Zoo Sydney

Harbourside zoo with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline housing over 4,000 animals from around the world.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Sydney

Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

55 km · about 65 min drive

tunnel

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

A 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

55 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)

A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.

56 km · about 65 min drive

beach

Bondi Beach

Sydney's most iconic beach, a golden crescent of sand famous for its surf culture and vibrant coastal lifestyle.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Forresters Beach

  • 55 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Forresters Beach.

Bateau Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 11,905

Wamberal

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 6,378

Shelly Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 1,280

Tumbi Vmbi

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 4,981

Killarney Vale

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 7,103

Terrigal

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 11,309

Long Jetty

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 6,399

Blue Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,017

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