between Newcastle and Forster / Tuncurry is Smiths Lake, and the rare simple luxury of Sandpiper Lodges

At your door is the opportunity for sailing, swimming, fishing, canoeing, tennis and a stroll in wild coastal bushland. Sandpiper offers single-storey lodges sleeping 4-5 people, and two-storey lodges suitable for two families or groups of friends.

All lodges have water views, private patios or verandahs, and have full cooking facilities. Children get to know each other at Sandpiper there are extensive grassy areas for play and the lake has safe shallows.

A boat ramp offers easy access to the water and the lake is especially popular among sailboarders. A tennis court is available free of charge.

There are barbeques, and tables amongst the trees near the lake shore. Guests are asked to bring their own sheets, towels, toiletries and food. Laundry facilities are available within the complex.

There are shops a few minutes from Sandpiper, the frothy coffee restaurant and others within a short drive, and all the amenities and attractions of Forster/Tuncurry less than half an hour away. For the beach goer we have Elizabeth Beach, Blueys Beach Boomerang Beach and Sanbar within just a couple of minutes by car.

At Sandpiper concession rates apply out of School Holidays, with bargain packages through the calmer, cooler months.

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