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 markets, live music, and craft distillery events. Whether you are after a relaxed morning browse or a lively evening out, the Barrington Coast calendar has something on most weekends from July through to October.

Upcoming events near Elizabeth Beach

Real Food Market: Great Lakes Food Trail

First Saturday of each month, 8am–11am (1 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct 2026) | Pacific Palms Community Centre, The Lakes Way, Elizabeth Beach

A short walk 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 chatting with the growers themselves. One of the closest and most consistent community events on the Barrington Coast calendar.

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Pacific Palms Market

Last Sunday of each month, 9am–1pm (30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct 2026) | Pacific Palms Community Centre, The Lakes Way, Elizabeth Beach

Right at your doorstep, Pacific Palms Market brings together local artisans, producers, and food stalls each month. Browse handmade crafts, seasonal produce, and fresh food in a relaxed community setting just steps from the reserve and Elizabeth Beach itself.

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Gin and Jazz at Wharf St Distillery

Thursday 30 July 2026, 6pm–8:30pm | Wharf St Distillery, 8 Wharf St, Forster NSW 2428

An intimate evening of live jazz paired with locally distilled gin at the Wharf St Distillery in Forster. Sip seasonal cocktails in a warehouse setting and enjoy a genuine craft spirits experience just under 25 kilometres from Elizabeth Beach.

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Phil Jamieson: PJAIR Tour

Friday 31 July 2026, 6pm–9pm | Flow Bar, 31 David St, Old Bar NSW 2430

Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson brings his PJAIR solo acoustic tour to Flow Bar in Old Bar. Expect intimate storytelling and fan favourites in a relaxed bar setting around 40 kilometres south of Elizabeth Beach. A great excuse for a live-music road trip along the coast.

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Catherine Britt Live

Saturday 1 August 2026, 6pm–9pm | Flow Bar, 31 David St, Old Bar NSW 2430

Australian country music favourite Catherine Britt performs live at Flow Bar in Old Bar. Known for her sharp songwriting and warm stage presence, this is an intimate evening of country and Americana at a local venue around 40 kilometres from Shores Elizabeth Beach.

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Tuncurry Market

Fourth Saturday of each month, 8am–1pm (22 Aug, 26 Sep, 24 Oct 2026) | John Wright Park, Manning Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428

Tuncurry Market fills John Wright Park each fourth Saturday with fresh produce, handmade crafts, plants, clothing, and local food stalls. Around 23 kilometres from Shores Elizabeth Beach, it makes for an easy morning out across the Wallis Lake bridge.

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Stay nearby

Shores Elizabeth Beach is the ideal base for exploring the markets, live music, and local experiences the Great Lakes and Barrington Coast have to offer. After a day out in the region, return to your self-contained apartment, take a dip in the pool, and unwind beside the Elizabeth Beach reserve.

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