ACCOMMODATION

BOMBAH POINT ECO COTTAGES
While staying at our cottages people can see for themselves the operation of solar power, low impact buildings, tertiary sewage treatment, recycling, bush regeneration and permaculture garden systems. Hopefully can inspire people to do the same.
www.bombah.com.au, 02 4997 4401, Bulahdelah.

CLARENDON FOREST RETREAT
Talawahl lodge was designed as a wellness house with no chemicals or glue. Made from mudbrick, recycled timbers, bamboo and plantation timbers, and stone. Garden designed for minimising heat with nature corridors for birds and animals. Escorted horse riding available through national park.
www.cfr.com.au, 02 6554 3162, 150 Coates Rd, Failford.

COUNTRY ROADS FARMSTAY NABIAC
A fun farm holiday while learning more about simple living, self sufficiency and permaculture principles. Families often go home inspired to start their own vege patch, plant fruit and nut trees and even install chooks in their suburban backyard!
www.countryroads.com.au, 02 6554 1460, Nabiac.

FOREST LODGE FARMSTAY
Country accommodation with cooking from local and organic ingredients. Horseriding and bushwalking in forests available. Our service creates awareness and encourages cooperation in responsibility for our planet.
www.forestlodgehorseriding.com.au, 02 4997 4511, Bulahdelah.

LAKESIDE RESORT FORSTER
We are part of the Caravan Camping Industry Association (CCIA)and have been awarded a Bronze Gumnut Award which recognises our efforts in reducing waste and benefiting climate change.
www.lakesideresortforster.com.au, 02 6555 5511, 13 Tea Tree Rd, Forster.

SMITHS LAKE RETREAT
Holiday accommodation using 100 per cent green power, gas for cooking and heating. We are surrounded by rainforest reserve and promote conservation through appreciation of natural environment.
www.ausmade.com.au/biz/smithslakeretreat, 02 6558 4353, Copeland.

TIANJARA
The barn at Tianjara is a simple, family-friendly cabin, self-contained and private. It uses solar power, tank water and has a dry-composting toilet. We offer people an opportunity to sample a sustainable life on 25 hectares of bush property where they can feed hens, pat horses and pick fruit.
www.tianjaraeco.com, 02 4997 6055, Tarbuck Bay.

TOPI GUMS BUSH RETREAT
Solar powered cottage nestled in 100 acres of bushland. We use water tanks and self-composting sewerage system. Well behaved, clean pets welcome.
www.topigums.com.au, 02 9516 2758, Bungwahl.

TWIN DOLPHINS HOLIDAY PARK
Holiday accommodation with Bronze Gumnut Award for environmentally friendly lighting, waste management, water usage, garden practices, and solar and natural gas usage.
www.twindolphins.com.au, 02 6554 7015, 134 South St, Tuncurry.

DINING AND CATERING

BENT ON FOOD
Café and food store providing regional produce, specifically locally produced brands and organic food. We carry around 90 per cent Australian products of high quality, low preservatives and great flavour.
www.bentonfood.com.au, 02 6557 0727, 95 Isabella St, Wingham.

FOOD SENSE CATERING
We offer menus that are healthy for consumers and for our local environment by taking advantage of seasonal fruits and vegetables, using organic products where possible and sourcing as much regional produce that is available. We make everything from scratch using fresh ingredients.
foodsense@bigpond.com, 0407 213 399, Forster.

TIANJARA CATERING
We use bio-dynamic whole foods from Demeter Farm Mill as basis of all our cooking. We use own food produce and locally sourced ingredients. We compost all food waste and use only biodegradable and recyclable packaging.
www.tianjaraeco.com, 02 4997 6055, Tarbuck Bay.

VILLA D’ESTA VINEYARD AND WINERY
As well as producing a wide range of wines and over 100 farm produced foods we also hold authentic Hungarian goulash lunches for groups, fully inclusive of wine tasting.
www.villadesta.com.au, 02 6550 2236, 2884 Wallanbah Rd, Dyer’s Crossing.

RECREATION

COOMBA AQUATIC CLUB
Organisation open to all ages for a membership fee. Regular social meetings and monthly sailing, boating, kayaking and fishing activities. All activities are free of carbon emissions and provide exercise and appreciation of natural environment.
cotterill2@bigpond.com, 02 6554 2114, Coomba.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION — PARKS AND WILDLIFE DIVISION
Come on our walks, talks and tours of Booti Booti and Myall Lakes National Parks as part of our school holiday programs. Range of daytime and twilight tours available to encourage awareness and conservation of the natural environment.
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au, call 02 4984 8200 or 02 6591 0300.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Walks and talks of Forster coastal headlands. Helps develop sense of place, and respect and responsibility for the environment in which we live. Great for group, tourist and school bookings.
admin@glcr.org.au, 02 6555 8922, Forster.

FORSTER ANACONDA ADVENTURE RACE
To be held in Great Lakes in September each year commencing 2007. Encourages people to exercise and in particular within national parks and state forests, thereby enhancing appreciation and understanding of our natural environment.
www.rapidascent.com.au, rick@helpyourself.com.au

FORSTER DIVE CENTRE
Diving in the Forster/Seal Rocks area and Manning marine. Giving people a hands on experience and appreciation of local marine life and importance of looking after the earth.
www.forsterdivecentre.com.au, 02 6555 4477, 11-13 Little Street Forster.

TIKKI BOATSHED
Kayaking sales and accessories. The earth is two thirds water — explore naturally, leave only your wake behind.
tikkiboatshed@bigpond.com, 02 6554 6321, 15 Little St, Forster.

WALKING FOR PLEASURE
Social walking group meets alternate Wednesdays for ½ hour to 2 hour walks for fun and exercise, age of walkers 65-85. We enjoy the environment so are keen to educate others of its importance.
Meet at Lions Park, Little St, Forster. 02 6554 7393.

YMCA OF GREAT LAKES
Indoor 25m heated pool and spa, exercise classes and gym. Use of one public pool reduces water and chemical usage. Save on production and electricity by shared use of treadmills and exercise equipment in gym, rather than at home.
www.greatlakesaquaticcentre.com, 02 6591 7199, Lake St, Forster.