This blog was updated on November 25, 2025.

Things To Do In Forster NSW: Summer Holiday Edition - November 2025

Forster is one of the Mid North Coast's easiest holiday wins: a calm lake on one side, open ocean on the other and a genuine family attraction sitting right in the middle of it. Whether you've got a long weekend, a full summer break or just a wet Tuesday to fill, this guide covers the best things to do in Forster year round, from water play and outdoor adventure at The Big Buzz Fun Park to the lookouts, trails and paddling spots that make the wider area worth the drive.

Here's everything worth building a day, or a whole trip, around.

If you're after an amusement park in NSW that actually suits every age in the family, The Big Buzz Fun Park is the obvious starting point. It combines water play, outdoor challenges and group activities into one easy day out, and it's the kind of place toddlers and teenagers can both genuinely enjoy without one of them getting bored by lunchtime.



The park keeps evolving season to season while holding onto its relaxed, family first feel. Shady rest areas, undercover picnic shelters and well kept lawns make it comfortable to spend the whole day here, whatever the weather's doing.

When it's warm, this is where everyone ends up. The water park is the park's biggest drawcard, with:

• Three large open slides for bigger kids and thrill seekers.
• A toddler water playground for children under six, with a mini slide, gentle spray zones and shaded seating for parents.
• The Crazy Water Maze, winding pathways that turn cooling off into a bit of a game.
• A shallow lagoon area, perfect for relaxing while keeping an eye on little ones.

Once you're dry, there's just as much on offer out of the water. Popular options include putt putt golf, disc golf, target golf, outdoor laser tag, go kart racing and the hillside toboggan ride, a genuine crowd pleaser for every age group.

Between activities, free BBQs and shaded picnic lawns make it easy to break for lunch or a birthday picnic before heading back out.

Got a birthday or family get together coming up? Combine it with a day out. With both water and outdoor attractions on site, kids can play while parents set up at the BBQ or kiosk. Party zones fill quickly during school holidays, so booking ahead helps secure a shaded spot.

The Big Buzz is only half the story. Around Forster you'll find genuine seaside charm and natural beauty, the kind of local detail most tourism board pages gloss over.

One of the Mid North Coast's real hidden gems. This easy grade trail winds through Wallingat National Park along public roads and forest management trails, suiting both mountain bikers and horse riders. Along the way, look out for:



Whoota Whoota Lookout, sweeping views across Wallis Lake and out to the Pacific.

Sugar Creek Picnic Area, a quiet spot to rest, unpack lunch and listen to the forest birds.

It's an easy enough ride for families but scenic enough to impress seasoned riders too. Bring water, sunscreen and a picnic blanket.

For calmer water, head to the Aussie Boatshed right in Forster. One of the newest hire fleets in the area includes kayaks and canoes (single and double), stand up paddle boards, kids' life jackets and fish feeding sessions that are always a hit with younger paddlers. Go out early when the lake is glassy calm, or drift back in late afternoon light for one of the most relaxed ways to see Forster.

Between The Big Buzz, Wallingat National Park and Wallis Lake, there's no shortage of ways to fill a Forster trip. Pack the days with action or slow right down. Local favourites include morning markets for fresh produce, a swim at Main Beach or a stroll along the Tuncurry Breakwall and a sunset visit to Cape Hawke Lookout. Looking further afield, explore more of the region's best attractions along the Mid North Coast.

Forster isn't just a December to January destination. The Big Buzz's 2026 season reopens September 28, trading weekends, school holidays and public holidays from 10am to 4pm (weather permitting) right through to the following autumn, so there's plenty to do well outside peak summer. Spring brings milder weather and smaller crowds. The walking and paddling spots around Wallis Lake and Wallingat National Park are just as good, arguably better, outside the busiest months. Check our 2026 season dates and hours before you plan your trip.

A few tips to make it easy:



• Book ahead over December to January, the busiest stretch for accommodation and activities.
• Arrive early at The Big Buzz to make the most of cooler mornings.
• Pack a change of clothes and sunscreen. Forster's midday sun is strong even outside summer.
• Balance your itinerary with water play and shaded forest time.
• Check conditions online before heading to trails or the park, as hours can shift with weather.

What keeps families coming back to The Big Buzz Fun Park isn't just the rides. It's the easygoing atmosphere and classic summer holiday nostalgia, whatever time of year it is. Paired with Forster's lookouts, trails and lake, it forms the backbone of a genuinely complete Mid North Coast trip. For ride details, ticket prices and the best times to visit, see our full Forster Fun Park guide.