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Little Street BathsForster, New South Wales
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This 50 metre long, netted swimming enclosure in the Breckenridge Channel is mostly a shallow swim over sea grass, with a small beach and jetty. The pool is tidal, with
swimming conditions better at high tide because of the increase in depth, but more beach available for shallow water play for kids at low tide.
Above: Little Street Baths in Forster
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The deepest section of the pool is along the far side and is the best for swimming. To get into the water, walk around the jetty to the opposite side and then use the step ladder from the pontoon on that side. This avoids having to walk across the sea grass and silty sand that gets stirred up as you move, which makes it difficult to see what you are stepping on.
This swim could be a good option when there are strong on shore winds down at the surf beach, because this spot will be more sheltered from the wind and
is less likely to have stingers. Whilst there were some little fish in the pool, the underwater landscape was somewhat barren for snorkeling. The concrete steps down to the beach were
handy, but the beach was quite narrow.
Above: Little Street Baths in Forster
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Breckenridge Channel is part of Wallis Lake, an estuary that is permanently open to the sea that runs between Forster and Tuncurry. The Little Street Baths are opposite Miles Island. This narrow channel is a popular fishing spot, with several people on my visit fishing from the jetty that surrounds the pool.
The baths are also next to a cafe. So if someone in your party wants to swim and someone wants to fish and someone wants to drink coffee,
these baths will keep everyone happy.
Above: The over water cafe next to Little Street Baths
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Here is a video of swimming at Little Street Baths when the water was just deep enough to touch the bottom on the far side.
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Above: Little Street Baths in Forster
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The deepest section of the pool is along the far side and is the best for swimming. To get into the water, walk around the jetty to the opposite side and then use the step ladder from the pontoon on that side. This avoids having to walk across the sea grass and silty sand that gets stirred up as you move, which makes it difficult to see what you are stepping on.
Above: Little Street Baths in Forster
(Order this image)
Breckenridge Channel is part of Wallis Lake, an estuary that is permanently open to the sea that runs between Forster and Tuncurry. The Little Street Baths are opposite Miles Island. This narrow channel is a popular fishing spot, with several people on my visit fishing from the jetty that surrounds the pool.
Above: The over water cafe next to Little Street Baths
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Here is a video of swimming at Little Street Baths when the water was just deep enough to touch the bottom on the far side.
Other Information Before You Go:
Location: Ehlefeldt Reserve, Little Street, directly opposite Bruce Street, Forster, 320 km (approx. 3.5 hour drive) north of Sydney
Latitude:-32.186255 Longitude:152.511073
Getting there: From the Pacific Hwy (A1) north of Nabiac, take Failford Road or The Lakes Way to Forster. After crossing the bridge into Forster, continue along Head St and turn right (south) at Beach St, which then becomes Little Street. The small car parking area for Little Street Baths is just past Bruce Street.
Facilities: Public toilets, car park, outdoor shower, jetty, picnic tables (one sheltered and the others unsheltered), park benches, narrow lawn, cafe, boat ramp, rubbish bins, dog bag dispenser, bike rack.
Entrance fee: None
Water temperature: Mild
Water clarity: Clear
Under foot: Silty sand, sea grass
Maximum water depth: Greater than 2 metres at high tide, 1-2 metres at low tide
Minimum swimming proficiency required: Inexperienced swimmers (under supervision) can swim near the beach
Prohibitions including whether you can bring your dog: No diving, no jumping, no bikes or skateboards or scooters on the jetty, no spearfishing, no fishing in the pool area, no dogs, no glass, no littering, no smoking.
Sun shade: No shade in the water. Shade available under the trees in the morning, but no shade in the afternoon.
Opening times: Always open
Wheelchair access: Wheelchair accessible paths including out onto the jetty, priority parking space for the disabled. There are steps down to the water's edge at low tide. Wheelchair accessible toilet.
Accommodation Options: See my accommodation suggestions close to Little Street Baths, including some properties directly across the road from the baths.
Managing authority: MidCoast Council
Nearby attractions: Forster Ocean Baths at the surf beach in Forster, and the Tuncurry Rock Pool over the bridge in Tuncurry.
Before you head out, make sure to read the swimming safety information. Specific to this site, the managing authority advises that there is
no lifeguard on duty, that there is both deep and shallow water, with the possibility of marine life (stingers).
Latitude:-32.186255 Longitude:152.511073
Getting there: From the Pacific Hwy (A1) north of Nabiac, take Failford Road or The Lakes Way to Forster. After crossing the bridge into Forster, continue along Head St and turn right (south) at Beach St, which then becomes Little Street. The small car parking area for Little Street Baths is just past Bruce Street.
Facilities: Public toilets, car park, outdoor shower, jetty, picnic tables (one sheltered and the others unsheltered), park benches, narrow lawn, cafe, boat ramp, rubbish bins, dog bag dispenser, bike rack.
Entrance fee: None
Water temperature: Mild
Water clarity: Clear
Under foot: Silty sand, sea grass
Maximum water depth: Greater than 2 metres at high tide, 1-2 metres at low tide
Minimum swimming proficiency required: Inexperienced swimmers (under supervision) can swim near the beach
Prohibitions including whether you can bring your dog: No diving, no jumping, no bikes or skateboards or scooters on the jetty, no spearfishing, no fishing in the pool area, no dogs, no glass, no littering, no smoking.
Sun shade: No shade in the water. Shade available under the trees in the morning, but no shade in the afternoon.
Opening times: Always open
Wheelchair access: Wheelchair accessible paths including out onto the jetty, priority parking space for the disabled. There are steps down to the water's edge at low tide. Wheelchair accessible toilet.
Accommodation Options: See my accommodation suggestions close to Little Street Baths, including some properties directly across the road from the baths.
Managing authority: MidCoast Council
Nearby attractions: Forster Ocean Baths at the surf beach in Forster, and the Tuncurry Rock Pool over the bridge in Tuncurry.
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