Taree

It's the combination of beaches, river, national parks, hinterland and the close proximity to major city hubs such as Newcastle and Sydney that makes the Manning Valley the ultimate getaway. Taree and its surrounding Manning Valley is a river and rainforest coast located just over a three hour drive north of Sydney on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. The Manning Valley offers a breathtaking combination of rivers, mountains, forests and beaches, taking in more than 26 seaside and hinterland towns and villages that are a haven for nature activities such as fishing, boating, bushwalking and surfing or just pure indulgent relaxation. Major towns include Taree, Wingham, Old Bar Beach, Manning Point, Harrington and Hallidays Point. One hour's drive north-west of Taree is Ellenborough Falls which, at 200 metres, is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the southern hemisphere. Wingham Brush is a rare sub-tropical floodplain rainforest remnant in the heart of the heritage town of Wingham. Crowdy Bay National Park provides 6,000 hectares of coastal plains with superb stretches of beach and well maintained camping facilities. The Manning River is a recreational fishing haven with 150 kilometres of navigable waterways idyllic for fishing and boating recreation.