Locality Guide

The Manning Valley ... NATURALLY!

Taree: The Hub of the Manning Valley

Located on the beautiful Manning River, Taree is the major commercial centre of the Manning Valley and is a great place to base yourself to explore the region. There are a wide variety of accommodation options for your stay, ranging from cheap and cheerful motels to charming riverside apartments.

There's Lots to See and Do!

Taree offers a great variety of shopping with modern undercover complexes, arcades, boutique gift and clothing shops, craft centres, antiques and speciality stores. While you’re out and about, be sure to grab a coffee or lunch at one of our many popular cafes and restaurants that are dotted around the town.

Our recreational facilities include numerous sporting fields, the Recreation Centre, racecourse, ten pin bowling, Manning Entertainment Centre, aquatic and leisure centre, and rowing and sailing clubs. For a relaxing day out, take a plunge in our modern Aquatic Centre with indoor and outdoor swimming or play some golf at one of our five excellent golf courses.

Pack a picnic and explore the riverside parks with their shady grassed areas, meandering paths and playgrounds that overlook the flowing water. For some adventure and excitement, grab your kayak, boat or Jet Ski and get out on the mighty Manning River itself. Another must-do is a visit to the beautiful Apex Lookout in Taree West. Click here to learn more activities offered in Taree.

Go Shopping

Check out Taree's two larger shopping centres Manning Mall or Taree Centra l

Wine & Dine

With so many food & wine options to choose from, be prepared to eat your way through the Manning Valley!

Originally founded on agriculture, the Manning Valley is renowned for fresh local produce and is a foodie’s delight. From melt in your mouth organic beef from the hills of Wingham to the fresh seafood and oysters direct from our streams and oceans, there is something to suit any palate - and wines to match!

This fresh produce has inspired chefs in the region to create menus that are sure to tantalise those taste-buds and there are dining options to suit all tastes (and budgets). From gourmet restaurants and funky casual eateries to good old-fashioned pub food, you won't go hungry during your stay with us.

The Manning Valley also plays host to numerous farmer’s markets over the weekends, where you'll be able to pick up tasty mushrooms, juicy tomatoes, crunchy macadamias, the freshest eggs, sweet berries and other produce straight from the farm.

ARE YOU HUNGRY YET? View a selection of delicious food outlets available!

Education

Taree High School
(02) 6552 1166

Taree Christian College
(02) 6539 0100

St Clare's High School
(02) 6552 3300

Chatham High School
(02) 6552 2588

Manning Adventist School
(02) 6551 0147

Taree West Public School
(02) 6552 1910

Manning Gardens Public School
(02) 6552 6333

St Joseph's Primary School
(02) 6557 7031

Chatham Public School
(02) 6551 1081

Cundletown Public School
(02) 6553 9911

Tinonee Public School
(02) 6553 1279