Forster, New South Wales

Forster
One Mile Beach, Forster c. 2014
Forster
Coordinates: 32°10′50″S 152°30′42″E / 32.18056°S 152.51167°E / -32.18056; 152.51167
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionMid North Coast
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 • Total14,187 (2021 census)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+11 (AEDT)
Postcode
2428
CountyGloucester
Localities around Forster
Tuncurry Tuncurry Tasman Sea
Wallis Island Forster Tasman Sea
Coomba Park Green Point Tasman Sea

Forster (/ˈfɒstər/ FOST-ər) is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, on country of the Worimi People, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 308 km north-north-east of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin, Tuncurry, which is the smaller of the two towns. Forster is known for its stunning waters and Manning Valley beauty.