Things to do

Nestled in the heart of Blueys Beach Village is a beautiful sanctuary of relaxation and wellness. With Yoga, Qigong, and Pilates in the Buddha Garden, you begin your day grounded shaking off the worries… of your busy life. ​Community Meditation Evenings send you into an hour of mindfulness with Singing Bowls and Moving Meditation, waking to candlelight and starlit night, as you drift home ready for sleep. Services include: massage, facials, mind-body healing, naturopathic Chinese medicine, acupressure treatments, mini-retreats & spa packages, infrared sauna, and spa.

Go where the locals go. Located in the heart of Blueys, Drift is a vibrant cafe serving great coffee, smoothies, and good burgers. The chicken schnitzel burgers are a must!

Relax on the shores of Smiths Lake with some of the best coffee in hand, or enjoy breakfast over the water with Frothy’s dine-in options. The choice is yours, regardless the coffee is good!

Your taste of the Palms! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sips showcases the very best local produce the Palms has to offer. Their poolside bar offers a great spot to dust the sand from your feet… after a day of beach adventures! Enjoy a bite or cocktails & craft beers with some live tunes! Check their weekly specials and events.

Seal Rocks stands as a quintessential coastal village within the Barrington Coast, known for its secluded nature. The village has gained renown for its picturesque lighthouse, which gazes out over untamed… and distant shorelines. Throughout the year, Seal Rocks attracts visitors who are captivated by its pristine surfing beaches, opportunities for snorkelling and diving, as well as its picturesque picnic spots. When visiting the area be sure to visit the operational Seal Rocks lighthouse, which stands atop Sugarloaf Point, commanding a view over an untouched shoreline and the cluster of rocky formations jutting from the ocean that lend the region its name. Erected between 1874 and 1875, it remains a unique Australian structure, as one of merely two lighthouse towers in the country boasting an exterior staircase. The lighthouse continues to employ its initial primary light source, characterized by a 16-sided catadioptric arrangement of lenses and curved mirrors.

Crystal clear water, challenging surf, stunning views to Seal Rocks. These are just some of the things you can expect from Cellito Beach. Wander along the timber boardwalk through patches of coastal rainforest,… to arrive at the perfect viewing area to check the surf. Peak behind the sandbar and you’ll see Smiths Lake. The southern end of this beach is also known as Sandbar Beach and can driven on with a 4WD, permits required.

Smiths Lake, which is actually a saline coastal lagoon that occasionally opens up to the sea, is a haven for water lovers. The calms and gentle catchment makes it perfect for families and those wanting… to explore by kayaks or SUPs. Within Smiths Lake there are three islands: big Island, Little Island and Bull Island, so you can spend your weekend island hopping your way around the water.

You haven’t seen the mid-North coast unless you’ve seen it from Whoota Whoota lookout. The views are unrivaled. The lookout is accessible by car (4WD recommended), and you can see vast stretches of eucalypt… forest, Wallis Lake as well as 100kms of coastline.

Swap out the beach for the bush on a visit to Wallingat National Park. Here you’ll find a varied landscape between forest and swap land, which makes for great hikes, 4WD trails, picnic spots and plenty… of opportunities to see birdlife and other wildlife in the area. If your looking for an on-foot adventure then there’s three different walking tracks to choose from, but the Cabbage Palm loop track, which will take 45minutes to an and hour and half to complete the 1.7kms is our pick. The track is dominated by the striking cabbage tree palms as well as varieties of gum trees. It’s home to 200 species of birds including glossy black cockatoos and king parrots. Remember to bring water and sunscreen!

This stretch of beach, as its name suggests, is shaped like a boomerang and draws in the crowds for its clean surf breaks and swim spots. This is also one of the best locations to catch the sunrise from,… plus, with the rocky headlands at either end you can explore the rockpools at low tide. Boomerang Beach is also a key stop for many surfing contests including the World Surf League Qualifying Series held every February.

Encompassing scenic headlands, exquisite beaches, rejuvenating rainforest, and an 11km stretch of estuarine foreshore, there’s plenty to explore in Booti Booti National Park. The park derives its name… from the local Worimi Aboriginal term “butibuti,” symbolizing a plentiful supply of honey. Whether you choose to swim at the famous Elizabeth Beach, or bring a picnic to enjoy with friends and family, perhaps you might take on one of the hikes throughout the park, whatever option you prefer, a visit to Booti Booti is a must.

Cape Hawke Lookout is a stunning natural vantage point on the coastline of New South Wales. Perched atop the rugged cliffs that overlook the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean, this lookout offers… an awe-inspiring panoramic view that stretches as far as the eye can see. It’s the perfect place to spot a whale or two! Just 5 minutes from Forster, the 420 steps it will take you to reach the top is worth it. On a clear day you can even see as far as Barrington Tops and Crowdy Bay National Park.

Head over to the Pacific Palms Recreation Club for sunset as you’ll be treated to some beautiful sunsets reflecting into the water off Wallis Lake. Bring a picnic or grab a drink from the club.

Starting from the Ruins Campground this 7.3km loop trail takes you past both the ocean and the shores of Lake Wallis. There are plenty of opportunities to take a dip, so be sure to take your swimmers and… make a day of it. The walk begins on Seven Mile Beach and heads up the northern side of Booti Hill before emerging onto the ridge-crest. You might be luck enough to spot whales from this point during the migration season. Carry on towards Elizabeth Beach where you can stop for a swim, picnic or BBQ. The trail then branches west, crosses The Lakes Way and follows the shore of Wallis Lake for the remaining 3.5km.

Grab a board and hit the waves at one of the most famous surfing beaches along the North Coast. The waves here are truely special and even if surfing isn’t your thing the azure colour of the water will… have everyone wanting to jump in! Framed by a lush green headland, the story goes that the beach gained its name from a misadventure by a local cow. Occasionally cows can still be spotted on the southern headland.

Check out the Destination Barrington Coast website, as find out all you can do. “Where the leaves touch the waters from the mountains to the sea”.

Take a dip at ‘Lizzie’s’ as the locals call it. Part of Booti Booti National Park, Elizabeth Beach is one of the most popular swimming spots in The Palms. The beach faces North, making the waters calm… and perfect for families looking to cool down. Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club is also based out of Elizabeth Beach and patrols during the summer months.