Things to do near Elizabeth Beach, NSW
Elizabeth Beach sits at the heart of the Great Lakes region on the NSW Mid North Coast, and your stay at Shores Elizabeth Beach puts you within easy reach of weekly farmers markets, live music, art exhibitions, and day trips into the Barrington Tops hinterland. Whether you are after a relaxed morning browse or a full-day adventure, there is something on the calendar most weekends throughout winter and beyond.
Upcoming events near Elizabeth Beach
Real Food Market: Great Lakes Food Trail
First Saturday of each month, 8am–11am (6 June, 4 July, 1 August 2026) | Pacific Palms Community Centre, The Lakes Way, Elizabeth Beach
A short stroll from Shores Elizabeth Beach, this monthly market showcases regional producers from the Great Lakes Food Trail. Pick up fresh seasonal produce, artisan goods, and local preserves while catching up with the growers themselves. One of the closest and most consistent community events on the calendar.
Forster Farmers Market
3rd Saturday of each month, 8am–12pm (20 June, 19 July, 16 August 2026) | Council Reserve, 7 Little St, Forster NSW
Just eight kilometres from Elizabeth Beach, Forster Farmers Market brings together local growers, bakers, and makers on the shores of Wallis Lake. Grab a coffee, stock up on fresh food for the week, and enjoy the relaxed waterfront setting before heading back up the coast.
Tuncurry Market
4th Saturday of each month, 8am–1pm (27 June, 25 July, 22 August 2026) | John Wright Park, Manning St, Tuncurry NSW
Tuncurry Market fills John Wright Park on the fourth Saturday of each month with fresh produce, handmade crafts, vintage wares, and local food. At around ten kilometres from Shores Elizabeth Beach, it makes for an easy morning out on the opposite side of the Wallis Lake bridge.
Ray Beadle Band: Live Music at Great Lakes Paddocks
Saturday 6 June 2026, 1pm–4pm | Great Lakes Paddocks, 115 Herivels Rd, Wootton NSW
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon of live music at Great Lakes Paddocks in Wootton, about 20 kilometres from Elizabeth Beach. The Ray Beadle Band brings an outdoor feel-good vibe well suited to a winter afternoon among the trees and paddocks of the hinterland fringe.
The Love of Art: A Private Collection
Opens Friday 5 June 2026 | Manning Regional Art Gallery, Taree
Manning Regional Art Gallery opens a new exhibition of works from a notable private collection in early June. The gallery is approximately 35 kilometres inland from Elizabeth Beach, making it a relaxed half-day trip that pairs well with a wander through the Taree Thursday Produce Market on the way.
Taree Thursday Produce Market
Every Thursday | Taree
Running every Thursday in Taree, this produce market is a steady weekly option for guests who want to explore inland and stock up on fresh regional food. The drive takes roughly 35 minutes from Shores Elizabeth Beach through the Manning Valley.
Copeland Tops Twilight Tour
Friday 5 June 2026, 6pm | Copeland Tops, Barrington Tops
Head inland for an evening guided tour of the Copeland Tops area within Barrington Tops National Park. The twilight setting offers a memorable contrast to a coastal stay. Allow around 90 minutes of driving each way and plan to make an overnight trip.
Mountain Maid Heritage Gold Mine Tour
Wednesday 3 June 2026 | Barrington Tops area
Step back into the region’s gold-rush history with a guided tour of the Mountain Maid Heritage Gold Mine in the Barrington Tops hinterland. A great day trip for history enthusiasts, best combined with a stop at a local cafe or picnic spot on the drive home through Manning Valley.
Stay nearby
Shores Elizabeth Beach is the ideal base for exploring the events and experiences the Great Lakes region has to offer. After a day out at the markets, galleries, or hinterland, return to your self-contained apartment, take a dip in the pool, and unwind with views over the Elizabeth Beach reserve.
