Pacific Palms Location
Getting Here & Getting Around
Shores Beach & Lakeside Villas is located at Elizabeth Beach in Pacific Palms, a peaceful coastal
pocket on the NSW Mid North Coast. Nestled between Wallis Lake and the Pacific Ocean, and surrounded
by national park, our villas offer a uniquely quiet location within easy reach of everything you need.
Whether you’re travelling from Sydney, Newcastle, or further afield, getting here is simple—and once
you’ve arrived, you’ll find many of the region’s best beaches, walking trails, and local attractions just
minutes from your door.
Distance from Major Cities & Airports
- Sydney – 3.5 hours’ drive (approx. 300km)
- Newcastle – 2 hours’ drive (approx. 150km)
- Newcastle Airport – 1 hr 45 mins (domestic)
- Taree Airport – 1 hr (limited regional services)
- Port Macquarie Airport – 2 hrs 15 mins
- Forster/Tuncurry – 20 mins by car (shops, supermarkets, medical services, restaurants)
Public transport is limited in the Pacific Palms region. We recommend hiring a car for the most convenient access to local beaches, trails, and dining spots. Shores offers complimentary guest parking onsite.
Attractions in Pacific Palms
Walking & Short Drive Distances
- Elizabeth Beach – 3 min walk
- Pacific Palms Recreation Club – 650m
- Wallis Lake access (kayaking, fishing) – 650m
- Pacific Palms Surf Lifesaving Club – 650m
- Shelly Beach – 1.4km
- Boomerang Beach – 2.4km
- Booti Booti National Park walking trails – 2.9km
- Blueys Beach (cafés, shops) – 3.4km
- Palms Pavilion Weddings & Events – 5.1km
- Smiths Lake – 7.8km
- Whoota Lookout – 10km
- Tiona & Green Cathedral – 5km
Everything in Pacific Palms is within a 10–15 minute drive—or less—making it easy to explore at your own pace.
Day Trips Across the Barrington Coast
Shores is an ideal base for exploring the broader Barrington Coast region—home to lakes, surf beaches, hinterland trails, and charming coastal towns.
Popular day trips include:
- Seal Rocks & Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse – 35 mins
- Wallingat National Park – 25 mins (rainforest trails & scenic lookouts)
- Forster Marina & Beaches – 20 mins (dining, dolphin cruises, shopping)
- Booti Booti National Park – 5–10 mins (varied walks and picnic areas)
- Coomba Park (via ferry or road) – 45 mins
Whether you’re chasing waves, hiking through native bushland, or just enjoying the view, the region offers something for every pace and interest.
Stay Close to What Matterst
With the lake on one side, the beach on the other, and cafés, surf clubs, and national park trails within walking distance, Shores offers a rare blend of seclusion and accessibility. It’s what makes our spot at Elizabeth Beach such a favourite for weddings, family holidays, and peaceful getaways.
From The Experiences
Forster in a day from Elizabeth Beach: shops, seals and fish and chips
Forster in a day from Elizabeth Beach: breakwall dolphins, boutique shops, fish and chips on Main Beach, the ocean baths and where seals really gather near Forster.
Winter school holidays at Elizabeth Beach: unplugged family days
Winter school holidays at Elizabeth Beach: six unplugged family days from your Shores villa, from beach mornings to Cape Hawke, Blueys village and The Recky.
Walking Booti Booti National Park from the Door of Your Villa
Walk Booti Booti National Park straight from your villa door. Cape Hawke, Elizabeth Beach to Charlotte Head, lakeside tracks and more this winter.
Forster in a day from Elizabeth Beach: shops, seals and fish and chips
Forster in a day from Elizabeth Beach: breakwall dolphins, boutique shops, fish and chips on Main Beach, the ocean baths and where seals really gather near Forster.
Winter school holidays at Elizabeth Beach: unplugged family days
Winter school holidays at Elizabeth Beach: six unplugged family days from your Shores villa, from beach mornings to Cape Hawke, Blueys village and The Recky.
Walking Booti Booti National Park from the Door of Your Villa
Walk Booti Booti National Park straight from your villa door. Cape Hawke, Elizabeth Beach to Charlotte Head, lakeside tracks and more this winter.



