Just 6km from Comboyne along Innes View Road lies Boorganna Nature Reserve. A real treasure trove, this rainforest remnant lies on volcanic soils surrounded by the cleared farmland of the Comboyne Plateau.

The Reserve is only an hour’s drive from Taree. Take your lunch and enjoy the restful mood of this unique place. Stroll down the 2.7k walking track from the picnic area and descend through the tranquil rainforest to Rawson Falls.… continue reading.

From Wingham follow the Tourist Drive 8 signs to the legendary Ellenborough Falls at Elands.

At 200 metres, Ellenborough Falls is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the Manning Valley’s biggest natural attractions. If you’re coming to the area, visiting this natural beauty is a must-do!

Admire the natural beauty from the viewing platform at the top, or for the more adventurous, take the 641 timber steps to the bottom of the valley where you’ll get so close you’ll feel the spray and hear the roar of the falls.… continue reading.

Our Single Vinegarden Artisan Wines are now available for tasting and purchase.

Jacaranda Estate takes its name from the two magnificent old Jacarandas at our front gate. We are within walking distance to the main street, Wingham Brush and the beautiful Manning River.

Our Cellar Door is open 7 days – 12 to 3 during the week and 12 to 6 on Friday through Sunday.

Grab a picnic from one of the local cafes and enjoy in our picturesque gardens.… 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 Mount George Village Markets are held in the upper Manning Valley bi-monthly on the 4th Saturday of the month.

Here you will find our famous Mount George oranges and the freshest home grown produce and local cakes, slices, jams and preserves in the area.

Take a scenic drive out to our little part of the world and experience our community market, where you will also find vintage clothing and hand made crafts.

Open from 9:00am on even months (February to December).

Stall holder enquiries please contact Christine on 0457 169 943.… continue reading.

Join us for our Spring Dinner in collaboration with Bent on Food and Tellers Restaurant Wingham!

Saturday 1st September 2018, 6pm for 6.30pm start at Tellers Restaurant – 48 Bent Street, Wingham.

Bent on Food are so excited to be teaming up with the lovely team from Tellers Restaurant to bring you a very special Spring dinner. As usual we will be embracing local produce and creating a three course set menu that will delight your senses as you enjoy the old world charm of this very special venue.

Fully licensed. Seats are very limited so book your ticket early.… continue reading.

Tapin Tops National Park (10,828 hectares) is located on Knodingbul Road, approximately 30kms north-west of Wingham.

The Tapin Tops Rest Area is a well developed picnic area, with amenities, gas BBQs, picnic shelters and some gorgeous shady camp spots. The park was once a forestry work camp and features an array of European deciduous trees that do well in this mountain environment. Most noticeable is the row of impressive Californian redwoods which were planted in the rich volcanic soil in the early 1960’s.

Two walks are available off the picnic area, an easy 15 minute rainforest walk featuring a variety of rainforest species like Red Cedar,… continue reading.

For a nature reserve with a difference, head to Wingham Brush, located in the historical river town of Wingham.

This subtropical rainforest remnant is part of the last remaining 10 hectares of floodplain rainforest in NSW. It showcases giant Moreton Bay figs towering over a gently winding boardwalk, and is one of the largest permanent breeding populations of the endangered grey-headed flying fox.

If you get to the Brush on sunset, the sight of thousands of flying foxes heading out for the evening meal is just amazing.

There is also overnight camping available for self-contained vehicles at the entrance to the brush on Wingham Reserve.… continue reading.

The Wingham Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Skate Park in Dennes Street, Wingham.

This popular community market offers fresh produce, homemade jams and preserves, handcrafted items and bric-a-brac. Enjoy this relaxing market and experience the beautiful village of Wingham.

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

The Wingham Farmers Market is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Wingham Showground.

Since 2003, the Wingham Farmers Market has been a great source of fresh food and products that are locally grown, baked or made sustainably. Enjoy fresh produce, cakes, local olives, pickles and jams, flowers, goat milk soaps and more. Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, supporting the local community.

If it’s grown, baked or made sustainably in the region, it’s welcome at Wingham Farmers Market.

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

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.

Not A Café is a retail outlet selling items made in the local region, including art, photography, books, toys, clothes, jewellery, wood work, metal work, crafts and more. We are open from Thursday through to Sunday and most public holidays.

The Wingham Akoostik Festival is a three day celebration of music showcasing local artists as well as some of Australia’s best loved musicians. In 2018, the festival will run from Friday 19 October to Sunday 21 October inclusive. Feature acts include Diesel, Dragon, Backsliders, Hat Fitz and Cara, Round Mountain Girls, The Swamp Stompers, Lachy Doley, Grizzlee Train and many more. The celebration will also include Smokin’ the Valley (BBQ…

The museum was famously opened in 1968 by Australia’s great aviatrix Nancy Bird Walton, and is housed in one of Wingham’s most historically significant buildings – its first general store. The collection is lovingly curated by a team of dedicated volunteers, and includes the original lock-up that held famed bushranger Jimmy Governor among its many relics. Wander through our many large rooms of themed displays that house antiques ranging from…