Tuncurry between Wallis Lake and the ocean

Tuncurry is one of two twin towns at the point where Wallis Lake meets the ocean. The coast and the lake provide the town’s geographical setting. For planning your trip, you can consider its distinct attractions: the beach and surfing, walks, or fishing on the lake.

Beach and surfing

Nine Mile Beach lies right beside Tuncurry and is also known as Tuncurry Beach. Both names refer to the same beach, not two separate beach destinations. Nine Mile Beach is known for good surfing and offers a specific point of reference for the coastal theme. If you find information under either name, it refers to the same named beach.

The beach has a kiosk, a children’s play area and barbecue facilities. These amenities may change. If you plan to use any of them during your stay, it’s best to check the latest information before your visit.

Swimming and walks at the Breakwall

Tuncurry Rockpool, an enclosed swimming area, is located at the Breakwall. It is not patrolled. This information refers to the Rockpool as a distinct swimming area.

At Rockpool Reserve, you can walk along the beach or beside the Breakwall. Access may change due to maintenance or safety work, so take this into account when planning your visit. The reserve also has play equipment suitable for children of all ages. The playground layout may change following upgrades.

Wallis Lake and the Foreshore Walk

John Wright Park is on Wallis Lake and is connected to the Forster-Tuncurry Foreshore Walk. This adds a specific lakeside location and a named walking route as separate points of reference. Wallis Lake is also known for fishing. Nine Mile Beach’s surfing, walks at Rockpool Reserve and fishing on the lake therefore appeal to different interests.

When planning your trip, you can sort these local attractions by what matters most to you: surfing is associated with Nine Mile Beach, walks with Rockpool Reserve and fishing with Wallis Lake. John Wright Park adds its connection to the Forster-Tuncurry Foreshore Walk to the lakeside attractions.

Fish sales in Tuncurry

The Wallis Lake Fishermen's Co-op in Tuncurry sells directly to the public: fresh fish and fillets, as well as prawns, crabs, lobsters, pipis, cockles and oysters. So alongside fishing, buying fish directly is another specific lake-related attraction in the town. Product availability and opening details may vary; check them before visiting.

The beach and lake attractions give you an objective basis for deciding which activities in Tuncurry matter for your trip. You can weigh up whether to focus mainly on surfing, walks or fishing on Wallis Lake by considering these named places and offerings.

Discover more destinations: Jamberoo, Wentworth, Booligal, Raleigh, Kingsgrove, Surf Beach, Perisher Valley, Merewether

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.