Extended Description:
Simplicity, beauty and affordability - Taree and the Manning Valley is a fresh new holiday destination without the ravages of over-crowding and over-development.
Situated on the Manning River and set against rolling hills 317 km north of Sydney, Taree is the major service centre of the Manning Valley and is surrounded by some of NSW's most stunning beaches.Taree's varied accommodation options make this a fine base for exploring the many attractions of the Manning River Valley. These include natural attractions of the coast and hinterland, national parks and state forests, as well as several surrounding villages of considerable charm and character. Among them are Cundletown, Hannam Vale, Wingham, Crowdy Head, Old Bar and Manning Point.
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Activity Info:
What to do in Taree
The Manning River is the recreational highlight of Taree with it's many watersport events throughout the year including the F1 Superboat Series, Easter powerboat spectacular, rowing championships, sailing marathons and water skiing. A Manning River cruise is the ideal way to navigate the area's major waterway while taking in the beautiful pastoral landscape at its banks.
On your visit to Taree and Manning Valley be sure to visit the Ellenborough Falls on Tourist Drive 8 - the second highest single drop falls in the Southern Hemisphere. A scenic drive through and stop over at the Coorabakh and the Tapin Tops National Park will leave you breathless. Discover natural wonders in Wingham Brush in the historic town of Wingham - where an elevated boardwalk will take you past 100 year old Moreton Bay Fig Trees and the State's only maternity site for the grey headed flying fox. You'll want to head up to Crowdy Head Lighthouse for spectacular ocean panoramas and whale-watching (May-November) or get right into the lifestyle with some fishing or surfing at reknowned spots - Old Bar and Old Wallabi Point, 15km south-east of Taree.
Where to eat in Taree
The Lilli Pilli's Restaurant offers superb a la carte dining in Cundletown, via Taree. Lilli Pilli's is known for its sumptuous modern cuisine, and is open 7 nights a week. Enjoy a fine wine, a quiet ale or try one of the many cocktails served at the fully licensed bar at the Lilli Pilli's.
Tellers Restaurant offers an outstanding menu, featuring fresh local produce and seasonal dishes, is offered in the former banking chamber, where timber features and high ceilings create a special dining atmosphere.It's fully licensed, with the wine list featuring vintages from each of the premium Australian wine-producing regions...and some quality local boutique wineries.
Bent on Food is a multi award winning specialty food store and cafe in the heritage township of Wingham. (about a 20min drive from Taree)
Bent on Food carries a vast range of local produce along with regional specialties from all over Australia. Theyhave a great range of homewares and Aboriginal art adorns the walls. Mains are priced beetween $9.50 - $18.
What's On
The Wingham Show will be held from Sat 21 Mar - Mon 23 Mar 2009. The idea of this weekend show is to allow students to get some pointers on cattle parading, judging and preparation.Activities and information include ring events, riding and hack classes, show jumping, dairy, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, wood chopping, art, handcrafts, and machinery.
The Old Bar Beach Festival will be held from Sat 3 Oct - Mon 5 Oct 2009.The streets of Old Bar will be abuzz with Kombis Old Cars and people celebrating heritage and beach culture including a world record attempt for the most VW Kombis and Transporters in the one place. Two fun filled days of surfside markets and psychic fair provide an amazing selection of hand crafted products and wares. Tuck in and enjoy gourmet products featuring the best produce from this coastal wonderland and its rich farming hinterland or you might want to line up for the Fosters Beer and Wine Tasting. Other attractions over the weekend are The Beach Fun Run, Rugby Tens Competition, Skateboard Jam and Vintage Veteran and Classic Cars.
Wingham Campdraft and Rodeo is back in 2009 when cowboys get a change to compete in one more rodeo for the year. You will get to experience the thrill and excitement in watching one of the many rodeo events that test competitors in every way including bullriding, bareback riding, rope and tie, team roping and ladies barrel race.
Weather Info:
Taree and the surrounding areas enjoy a sub-tropical climate with
maximum temperatures over Summer (Dec-Feb) of around 28 - 29 degrees celcius, while in winter temperatures will reach around 18-19 degrees celcius.
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Brief Description:
Taree
Travel Info:
By Car..
- 3.5 hrs north of Sydney (300km)
- 12.5 hrs north of Melbourne (1100km)
- 6 hrs south of Brisbane (600km)
- 2 hrs north of Newcastle (170km)
- 1 hr south of Port Macquarie (80km)
By Air..
Taree airport is currently serviced by Regional Express and flights operate from Sydney and Grafton
By Rail..
Countrylink operates daily services from Sydney. Check Countrylink timetable for more information.
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