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The Wallamba, Wallingat, Coolongolook and Wang Wauk rivers run into Wallis Lake, providing it with a 25km long and 9km wide shoreline. Beneath the bridge that links Forster and Tuncurry the emerald shallows provide a haven for dolphins on their way to and from the sea. Investigate a little deeper and discover the oyster industry that thrives at Wallis Lake. Renowned for their flavour, the oysters can be purchased straight from the oyster growers. Above the calm waters, Pelicans await anxiously at Cape Hawke Harbour the entrance of the lake, awaiting the local fishermen.

The lake boasts picnic areas and water access points scattered around its shores. Fed by the four rivers, Wallis Lake is a haven for fishing, boating, canoeing and waterskiing.

The little village of Coomba Park is a pleasant half-hour scenic drive around Wallis Lake.

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Things to do: *Moor your boat in at the public ramp *Spot the dolphins in the lake, near Forster *Visit spectacular Seal Rocks - only 20mins away *Enjoy cafes at Blueys Beach *Visit the Green Cathedral - just past Elizabeth Beach, is an outdoor church set among a cabbage palm rainforest *Browse the Pacific Palms Markets - held on the third weekend of every month *Spend the day at the town of Forster - 30 minutes drive north *Take a dolphin crusie in Forster or Tuncurry. Diving, deep sea fishing charters, scenic lake cruises and boat hire are also available *Take a scenic drive into Nabiac in the Great Lakes hinterland and see some of the galleries *See the kangaroos at dawn and dusk *Go bushwalking in Booti Booti National Park *Further south Stockton Sand Dunes are well worth the 140km trip
Getting There: *From Sydney, Lake Wallis is a 3.5hr drive north *From Taree it is an 80km trip south