Panoramic view from Whoota Whoota Lookout overlooking Wallingat Lakes and coastal bushland

A Short 4WD Trip to Whoota Whoota Lookout

If you’ve got a 4WD and a couple of hours to spare while staying at Mobys, a quick drive through Wallingat National Park up to Whoota Whoota Lookout is well worth doing. It’s an easy trip and a good way to see a different side of the area — quiet bushland, gravel trails, and a…

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Rainy Day at Boomerang Beach

Rainy Day Adventures Near Mobys Beachside Retreat

Rainy days don’t have to dampen your holiday spirits. The Barrington Coast, Forster, and Boomerang Beach areas are brimming with activities to keep you entertained, cozy, and relaxed when the weather turns wet. Here’s a list of indoor and rainy-day-friendly options for guests staying at Mobys. Great Lakes Cinema 3 – Tuncurry Enjoy a cozy…

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Pacific Palms Must-Do’s

Our local area experts at Great Lakes Tourism have put together the following list of Pacific Palms must-do’s for you to experience next time you visit us at Mobys Beachside Retreat Whoota Whoota lookout, in the Wallingat National Park, is where eagles soar. Nothing captures the Great Lakes like this mountain, beneath your feet…

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Lots to do this weekend in the Great Lakes

Lots to do this weekend in the Great Lakes

Take a look at these great events happening this weekend at Pacific Palms… Battle of the Boats – Pacific Palms Surf Boat Carnival When: Sat 24 & Sun 25 Feb 2018 Location: Elizabeth Beach, Pacific Palms Website: www.pacificpalmsslsc.org.au The Battle of the Boats commenced in 1999 as a carnival for boaties and with their needs…

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Vissla Great Lakes Pro

Vissla Great Lakes Pro

Some of the world’s best surfers are currently at Mobys Beachside Retreat, Boomerang Beach and Pacific Palms for the Vissla Great Lakes Pro pres. by D’Blanc The elite five-day World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1000 rated competition –is the third of four QS events on the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series – taking place from 7 – 11…

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Things to do on a rainy day

Things to do on a rainy day

The fun doesn’t have to stop just cause the weather isn’t great. There are many things you can do to keep the whole family entertained GREAT LAKES CINEMA 3 Address: Cnr Manning & Lake Streets, Tuncurry Phone: 02 6554 6043 Web: www.greatlakescinemas.com.au PUTT PUTT GOLF With the roars of dinosaurs echoing through the Forster Entertainment…

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Day Trip: Ellenborough Falls

Day Trip: Ellenborough Falls

Ellenborough Falls is located on the Bulga Plateau at Elands, about two hours drive North/West of Mobys. At 200 metres, it is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere. A timbered walkway (641 steps) wends to the bottom of the falls, complete with rest spots, providing a comfortable 30 minute walk. There…

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What's on - April 2017

What’s on – April 2017

What’s on in April 2017… The Great Lakes has lots of exciting events happening this April including some local events at Elizabeth Beach and Pacific Palms For a full list of School Holiday events please go to www.greatlakes.org.au/events or click on the following link to download their flyer Whats On April 2017 Mobys Beachside Retreat are offering…

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Cellito Beach

Off on another adventure in The Great Lakes area today. The kids have helped packed the car with boards, bucks and spades, footballs, frisbee and of course some shade. We are heading 10 minutes south of Boomerang Beach to a tucked away beach called “Cellito Beach”, in the Pacific Palms Area. When heading south from…

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