- Name: Pacific Palms Information Centre
- Operator: Pacific Palms Community Centre / Local Volunteers
- Accreditation: Not a fully accredited NSW VIC, but operates as an official local visitor information outlet
- Address: Pacific Palms Recreation Club (The Recky), 3957 The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms NSW 2428
(This is the most commonly recognised visitor information point for the area) - Phone: (02) 6554 0277 (Recky main line; used for visitor enquiries)
- Opening Hours: Vary seasonally; typically open during peak visitor periods
- Location Context:
- Central to the Pacific Palms coastal strip
- Close to Elizabeth Beach, Boomerang Beach, and Blueys Beach
- On the main tourist route between Forster and Seal Rocks
Area It Caters For
The Pacific Palms Information Centre services the entire Pacific Palms coastal district and surrounding areas of the Great Lakes region.
Primary Pacific Palms Localities
- Elizabeth Beach
- Boomerang Beach
- Blueys Beach
- Shelly Beach
- Sandbar / Cellito Beach
- Smiths Lake
- Pacific Palms village precinct
Wider Great Lakes Region (Secondary Coverage)
- Forster–Tuncurry
- Wallis Lake foreshore
- Coomba Park / Coomba Bay
- Seal Rocks
- Myall Lakes National Park (northern access)
- Booti Booti National Park
Nearby Nature & Recreation Areas
- Booti Hill / Wallis Lake walking tracks
- Whoota Whoota Lookout
- Sandbar Golf Course
- Smiths Lake recreation areas
Services Provided
- Maps and brochures for Pacific Palms and the Great Lakes
- Local surf, beach, and safety information
- National park guidance (Booti Booti & Myall Lakes)
- Accommodation and holiday park information
- Local event information (markets, festivals, surf events)
- Dining, café, and club recommendations
- Volunteer‑provided local knowledge
- Information for Seal Rocks, Smiths Lake, and Forster–Tuncurry travellers
Summary
The Pacific Palms Information Centre is a community‑run visitor hub serving the Pacific Palms coastal district, including Elizabeth, Boomerang, Blueys, and Shelly Beaches, as well as Smiths Lake and Sandbar. While not a fully accredited NSW VIC, it provides reliable local information, maps, and guidance for beaches, national parks, and accommodation. It acts as the primary visitor resource for travellers exploring the southern Great Lakes coastline between Forster and Seal Rocks.