Our bike tracks and skate parks will get you and the family out enjoying our great weather! You can get on the move at:

 

Bike tracks

Fotheringham Park to Andrews Reserve

A family oriented easy ride section of Taree for 5 km’s

See Bike Route 1 – Brochure

 

Brimbin Reserve

For a more adventurous ride of 15 km’s

See Bike Route 2 – Brochure

 

Skate parks

Harrington

Located at: Oxley Reserve,… continue reading.

Brimbin Nature Reserve is located approximately 12km North West of Taree and an easy 20 minutes drive from town.

Brimbin Nature Reserve has important historic connections with Taree and Port Macquarie’s early settlement being situated on the original main road between the two centres in the days of horse-drawn transport. This area is also significant to the local Biripi people. The name “Brimbin” is an Aboriginal word derived from “Borembit” or stringybark, a tree species common in the reserve.

Brimbin is home to an endangered species of eucalypt, the narrow leaved redgum, Eucalyptus seeana, which occurs at its southern limit in the Taree area.… continue reading.

Coocumbac Island is a small island next to the Martin Bridge in the Manning River at Taree is the site of a major rainforest regeneration program.

It is an ideal place to see one of the few remaining areas of lowland subtropical rainforest that once covered extensive areas of the North Coast. The island is only accessible by water, so if you’re out in your boat, be sure to swing by and check it out.… continue reading.

Cundletown Markets are held bi-monthly on the 2nd Sunday of odd months at the Cundletown Community Garden, Main Street, Cundletown. A friendly little market, where you can find treasures, plants, home made goods, coffee and more. Fresh produce is available straight from the garden too.

Come for a visit. There is often activities for the kids too.

New stallholders welcome.

Open 8:30 am to 12:00 noon on odd months (March to November).… continue reading.

If you love views and vistas, the Manning Valley has many inspiring lookouts that are great photo opportunities during your visit.

So make sure you pack you camera and get snap-happy when you visit the below lookouts:

• Flat Rock Lookout
• Newbys Lookout
• Rowley’s Rock Lookout
• Ellenborough Falls
• Apex Lookout
• Blue knob Lookout
• Big Nellie Volcanic Plug
• Vincent’s Lookout
• Brushy Cutting
• Pilot Hill Lookout
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The Manning Entertainment Centre presents the best performing arts and entertainment on the Mid North Coast. We offer first class facilities for the performing arts, from school productions and amateur theatre to artists of national and international acclaim. The Manning Entertainment Centre is a 505 seat theatre in Taree, New South Wales and serves the residents of the Manning Valley, Great Lakes, Gloucester and Camden Haven regions.

Tickets are available from the Manning Entertainment Centre Box Office between 10am and 1pm Tuesday to Friday, or at Stocklands Forster, Customer Care Desk, or by phone: 6592 5466 (dial option 1 to be transferred to our ticket agency) between 10am and 1pm Tuesday to Friday. … continue reading.

Manning Mall is your place for all your shopping needs, located on the corner of Albert and Manning Street in the CBD of Taree (opposite Taree Centre). Manning Mall is host to Coles, Target and a variety of specialty stores and eateries.

Free Parking is available in our above ground Car park. Designated parking areas for Mums with Prams, Disabled and Seniors are all available in the centre, adjacent to centre entrances.

See our Manning Mall Website for Trading Hours and Centre Services.… continue reading.

The Manning Regional Art Gallery provides a range of cultural and artistic experiences to residents of the Manning Valley and visitors to the area. Our exhibitions are drawn from local artists and national and international collections. We also support budding artists with our Children’s Education Programs and Artists Skills Development Workshops. Gallery staff are happy to give free guided tours of the exhibitions, by appointment. Interested in looking for something interesting, beautiful, quirky or locally crafted? Explore the Gallery Shop and discover our unique range of gifts, handmade items, cards, and books. You are sure to find something you’ll love.… continue reading.

Do our local Op Shop Hop and discover a treasure, delight in a bargain and connect with our community. Wander the heart of Taree and then trip to towns and villages from the country to the coast.

Make it all about the shopping or make it part of the experience of each town or village . . . this is Manning Valley Op Shop Hop:

Harrington Anglican Op Shop

Open Mon-Sat 9am-4pm and public holidays

1 Hedges St, Harrington

02 6556 1037

Old Bar Vinnies

Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm;… continue reading.

Taree Central is located in the centre of town, Taree Central is your place for all your shopping needs including Woolworths, Big W, and over 45 specialty stores and a food court. Taree Central is located on the corner of Albert Street and Manning Street in the CBD of Taree (opposite Manning Mall). Free Parking is available at Taree Central in our underground car park. Designated parking areas for Mums with Prams, Disabled and Seniors are all available in the centre, adjacent to centre entrances. See our Taree Central website… continue reading. for Trading Hours and Centre Services.

The Hub Market is held at the Taree Showground every 3rd Saturday of the month. This is the biggest market in Taree and surrounds, and has both outdoor and undercover areas.

At the Hub Market you will discover pre-loved books, fresh produce, plants and seedlings, homemade jam and gingerbread, bric-a-brac and food stalls.

The Markets are organised by the Lions Club of Manning River Inc. All funds raised go to Lions Foundations, charitable organisations and local groups.

Open 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.… continue reading.

Held every Thursday with locally grown and created products including fresh fruit & vegetables, local honey, pastured eggs, fermented food & drinks, jams & chilli sauces, fresh pork & beef, raw cakes, organic pasta, seeds & seedlings, olives & olive oil and lastly flowers.

Stall holders include Hidden Valley FreeRange, Bottled Culture, Yvettes Raw Kitchen, Organics MattR, Totally Freerange, Granny Mels, Parched Earth, Refugium Flora, Gilchrist Honey and more.

Find the markets at Taree Park – on the corner of Macquarie and Wynter Streets.

Open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.… continue reading.

Club Taree is your complete entertainment destination. Catering for all interest groups Club Taree offers award winning catering through Dineon19 Restaurant, Cafe Connect and our extensive function department. Our modern, scenic and comfortable members lounge is the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy a get together or relax after dinner. Club Taree has a great range of member and guests services including a regularly scheduled courtesy bus. Club Taree offers a great range of regular entertainment options, and a scenic 21-hole golf course. We also have an 18 hole golf course.

Manning Valley Libraries includes five libraries across the Manning Valley at Taree, Wingham, Hallidays Point, Harrington and Old Bar. Our libraries are the ‘community lounge room’ – so when you visit one of our libraries you can browse for a book or DVD, lounge around in our comfy chairs and read a magazine or use the wi-fi or a computer. You can enjoy a wide range of regular and school holiday events and workshops. We have an extensive local history and family history archive of documents, images and printed resources – so why not look up an ancestor while you are visiting. We also have ‘print from anywhere’ facilities where you can print from your PC or mobile device to a library printer. Our libraries are open weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Taree Library is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays.

Aussie Bike and Hike operate fully guided tours in the Barrington Coast region. We will transport you (when you’re not riding or hiking that is), and your bags to your evening accommodation each day. We will organise all your breakfasts, lunches and dinners, which are all inclusive in your tour price, as are all entry fees to special activities along the way.

Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society Museum features displays on the many industries and businesses in the area. The major display relates to the dairy industry, which was one of the most important industries in the Manning Valley but is now slowly disappearing. People seeking to explore their family history of the lower Manning Valley visit the Cundletown Lower Manning Historical Society. Museum displays and photos show industry and business from…

Come and taste! 40 different Continental Meat Products at Mentges Master Meats. All freshly hand made with local ingredients. Fresh Clean Lean. German quality and service with a smile! All products are suitable for celiac sufferers and diabetics, because they are all made without fillers, preservatives, gluten or added M.S.G, colours, flavours and are low in fat. Our care for your wellbeing is expressed in pure products, high quality and…

Conveniently located right in the heart of the CBD, the Raw Sugar Cafe is a coffee lover’s paradise. A social meeting place for locals and tourists alike, where they can relax and enjoy fantastic food. With a specials board that changes daily, it is one of Taree’s most popular eateries. Raw Sugar specialises in mod oz cuisine and has a variety of vegetarian dishes. Dine inside or outside in the…

The Royal Hotel is a bar and entertainment venue situated in the middle of the Taree CBD. The surrounding beer garden has stunning river views and has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. Come in for a meal and stay a while!

A tandem skydive is the fastest and easiest way to experience the thrill and exhilaration of a freefall skydive. Attached to a tandem master, who is an experienced skydiving instructor, via your own harness system, you will experience the amazing sensations that accompany freefall without the responsibility of opening your own parachute. All it takes is approximately 15 minutes preparation, a practice at the aircraft, then you are ready to…

The Taree Craft Centre is a community run craft outlet located in a Heritage Listed building. We display and sell a diverse range of quality items handcrafted by our talented members so it’s an ideal place to look for that perfect gift for any occasion. We have craft classes and a weekly social group called “Craft and Chatter” where members and interested people get together for a social crafting session….

Everyone is welcome at Taree Ten Pin Bowl. Enjoy a great time with all the family or with a group of friends – lots of fun for all ages. Specialising in birthday parties for groups of eight or more. Glow Bowling is on Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm. There are glow pins, glow balls, lucky spins, scratchies, coloured lights and music. Bumper bowling lanes and shoe hire for every size.

Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre is your local community aquatic and recreation centre. But we’re a little more than that. As part of YMCA NSW, we believe in giving back to our local communities. Your memberships and fees help us fund a range of important community programs such as SwimAbility and Brightside. Get fit and healthy. And feel good that you’re doing your bit for the community. HIIT workouts. Yoga….