Skirmish Down Under is a progressive and innovative paintball operation developed in South Australia in 1993 and now with an exciting new facility in Port Macquarie. They ensure their players have the best possible experience with a focus
The Bucketts Way is the second oldest tourist drive in the state, and for good reason, it is a scenic detour off the Pacific Highway. Tourist Drive 2 (the Bucketts Way) takes you through tall forest, rolling green valleys and pretty towns and villages.
This scenic route is popular with motorcycle riders as it provides one of the best road touring experiences in NSW. Motorists will discover the historic town of Stroud, the beautifully located regional town of Gloucester, the hillside village of Krambach and the riverside village of Tinonee.
Named after the Bucketts Mountains overlooking Gloucester, it was the former alignment of State Highway 10 (changed in 1931 to the Pacific Highway), between Raymond Terrace and Taree between August 1928 and 1952.
The Bucketts Way provides a vital link to Barrington Tops via Gloucester and access to the New England region via Thunderbolts Way.
Established in 1984, Tinonee Orchid Nursery is one of Australia's leading orchid nurseries. They specialise in the breeding and propagation of many genera of orchids, from native Australian orchids to most of the popular genera from many other countries around the world.
Cultural talks and morning tea facilities are available. Wheelchair accessible, with buses and club groups welcome. Free monthly growing classes and advice. Free catalogue and cultural notes are available on request.
During the year an open day is held which includes potting demonstrations and advice from experienced growers. Light refreshments and food are available.
Mondrook Garden, Cafe and Gallery offers you a warm country welcome and the friendly service you deserve. Experience the best nature has to offer. Explore the beautiful gardens, walk around the dam full of wild ducks and see lots other bird life, and yes if you're lucky enough you may even see the resident Koala in the tree tops. It's all so tranquil and relaxing!
Available at the gallery and café are crafts and other gift items, home made jams, jellies and relishes, fresh light lunches, morning and afternoon teas, espresso coffee. The premises are family and wheel chair friendly. They also specialise in weddings, birthdays, functions and bus groups with seating for up to 50 people.
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Artisans...on the hill is the "Wow" place you must visit, for an hour, a day or a week!
Make something in an Artisans Workshop, or book the kids in for some school holiday fun whilst learning to create something amazing. Peruse the amazing craft gallery for a unique craft piece for that special person or why not try one of the various hands-on workshops on offer and create your own magnificent pieces in wood, silver or glass.
Otherwise just drop in and enjoy the great coffee on offer, the sumptuous food, serene atmosphere and warm local hospitality.
For those travelling the legendary Pacific Coast, Artisans ...on the hill is a mere ten minutes from the main highway - certainly worth a short detour.
Artisans is a strictly smoke free environment.
The Famous Tinonee Cafe is a destination cafe located on the Manning River in the quaint town of Tinonee. A five minute drive from Taree and around three and a half hours north of Sydney.
The cafe serves light lunches, home baked cakes and slices and fine brewed coffee. There is an English lollies shop and smart little gift shop on site.
The purpose of the Tinonee Historical Society Museum is to preserve the past for current and future generations. It is a place for learning, remembrance and to honour the pioneers and founders of our local area, Tinonee.
Tinonee Historical Society Museum is a small unique museum where you can research the history of the area. Experience the local history with an inspection of the original Gaol Cell which is located inside the Museum.
Brimbin Nature Reserve is just a stone's throw from Taree and a tranquil place of mangrove-lined waterways for canoeing, short trails for walking and shady areas for picnicking. Yet, over the century following European settlement of this area - the traditional land of the Biripi Nation - the place had a surprisingly dynamic history. Along with being the site ... Visit website for more info
Club Taree, located on the Wingham Road just north of the Taree central business district, is the largest club in the Manning Valley. Providing ample car and coach parking, the club also has a shuttle bus service. A joint RSL and golf club, they have a picturesque 21 hole golf course.
Club Taree also has the largest, modern conference facilities in the area and is renowned for its weddings, functions, and premium entertainment.
With weekly entertainment in the main lounge and a variety of regular activities including Charity Housie, raffles, bingo, and other promotions, you are sure to be thoroughly entertained.
The Ironbark Restaurant/Bistro provides superior cuisine seven days a week with a range of daily specials available. Or visit the all new Lilly Pilly Cafe for light snacks and coffee.
1.5km (return) - 1 hour (each way)
Dawson River walking track is a great hike that starts at Brimbin picnic area. Before or after your picnic lunch, take a stroll on this picturesque walking track that follows the line of Dawson River before joining up with the historic bullock route of Old Port Macquarie Road. This road is an important part of New South Wales' colonial ... Visit website for more info
1.5km (return) - 1 hour (each way)
Isabella Mary Kelly, New South Wales' only independent female colonial settler, was a wealthy Irish woman who sailed into Sydney Harbour in 1834 looking for a tree change. She bought up Crown Land and ran her own station. Isabella was apparently disliked by her neighbours for doing 'men's work', her house burnt down in her absence and she was, ... Visit website for more info
There's something completely relaxing about picnicking near a river - the sounds, the fresh smell, the coolness of the air and all the wildlife that waterways attract. Brimbin picnic area is located right on Dawson River in Brimbin Nature Reserve. If you're on a road trip, take a break in Brimbin's shady picnic area and listen to the birds ... Visit website for more info
Everyone is welcome at Taree Ten Pin Bowling Alley. Enjoy a great day or night out with friends and family, or start up a regular social game.
Specialising in birthday parties for groups of eight or more, Taree Ten Pin Bowling Alley can take care of everything, including the food. Glow Bowling is available on Friday and Saturday nights after 6pm.
Facilities include wheelchair friendly access ramps, bowling ball ramps, and an on-site cafe serving great coffee and food.
Fantastic offers and deals are available, especially during the school holidays. Visitors to the Manning Valley are most welcome, so phone and reserve your lane now!
Located in a lovely historical building, Taree Craft Cottage displays and sells a diverse range of quality items handcrafted by their talented members. This is the ideal place to shop for that perfect gift for any occasion.
There are also two large classrooms where regular craft classes are held as well as the Cottage Cafe serving home baked cheese cakes, scones, biscuits and quiches and good espresso coffee - eat in or take away.
Mentges Master Meats is a very unique continental smallgoods shop. For over 700 years this German family of artisan butchers has been handing down their traditions, and their methods remain unchanged.
Today, Rudi Mentges is manufacturing meat goods from the same traditional recipes in his Taree shop. Through his hands, 700 years of tradition comes to life. The genuine flavours of Europe without artificial colours or flavourings.
People come from all over NSW to partake in this wonderful tradition.
Mentges Master Meat products are of very high quality. All of the 40 different traditional continental meat products, as well as terrines and hams, contain no artificial colourings, and are gluten and preservative free.
The friendly staff offer in store taste testing, and you will not be disappointed.
Situated in the middle of the Taree town centre, this local is open 10am till late everyday. The surrounding beer garden has stunning river views and a great atmosphere with friendly staff. The bistro cooks up mod oz cuisine with fresh ingredients so why not come in for a meal and stay a while.
The Manning Regional Art Gallery provides a range of cultural and artistic experiences to residents and visitors in the Manning Valley.
The gallery is committed to curating more than 12 exhibitions each year and is responsible for providing access to touring exhibitions otherwise unavailable to residents of the Manning and surrounds.
A number of education programs are developed by the gallery each year to involve community participation with the aim of increasing public access to, and understanding of art. The gallery is also available for event hire and is a unique space offering a great ambience.
The gallery is supported by Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery, a volunteer group of supporters who provide a link between the gallery and the community. Their activities raise the profile of visual arts in the Manning Valley. For more information on events and exhibitions please visit their web site.
The Manning River Hotel was built in the late 1950's and has been a regular drop in spot for locals and visitors staying in the surrounding motels. The Manning River Hotel is a family friendly hotel and is home to newly renovated Channels family restaurant and Barista Bar which can cater for any function you desire. The hotel also has a courtesy bus service that runs from 5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The YMCA Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre is located just north of the central business district in Taree.
There is an outdoor, 50 metre, eight lane swimming pool open between October and April. The 25 metre, six lane heated pool is open all year round. The indoor leisure pool has a large permanent water-slide that opens on weekends and during school holidays.
The centre offers learn to swim lessons with accredited instructors and Squad level in both junior and adult squads are available
The centre has a fully air-conditioned Health Club and Group Fitness Room consisting of bikes, treadmills, rowing machines and stepping machines. Group Fitness Room offers classes in Yoga, Pilates, Pump and much more.
In 1825, 15,000 acres were granted to Hart Davis and Son by Lord Bathurst of the Colonial Office,. Around 1844 the town was surveyed. In 1855 the grant was purchased by a group of businessmen in Sydney and the first auction of land was held on 31st October 1855. Cundletown was a major shipping port until the railway line went in 1913.
This self-guided walk around Cundletown highlights a number of built and natural items of significance to the history of the village. The walk is approximately four kilometres. Allow about two hours to visit all the items of interest. Take drinking water and wear comfortable shoes.
You may also like to allow time to stop and finish your tour at the Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society and Museum.
Tinonee was the second Government town established in the lower Manning to service the farming communities on the west bank. The village was approved in 1854.
This self-guided walk around Tinonee highlights a number of built and natural items of significance to the history of the village. The walk is approximately 2.2 kilometres. Allow about 1.5 hours to visit all the items of interest. Take drinking water and wear comfortable shoes.
Please click on the Visit Manning Valley website to download a copy of the walk.
Wingham was the first government town established in the Manning area. The village was proclaimed in 1844, three years after the first land grant to Mr George Rowley. The first grant was located in the bight of the river above Wingham, now known as Bungay.
This self-guided walk around Wingham highlights a number of built and natural items of significance to the history of the village. The walk is approximately five kilometres. Allow up to two and a half hours to visit all the items of interest. Take drinking water and wear comfortable shoes.
You may also like to allow time to visit the many cafes and shops along the route, or stop beside the river for a picnic lunch.
Taree Leagues Sports club provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for members and guests, and is an ideal venue for socialising, or just enjoying a nice meal in the restaurant. Taree Leagues Sports Club also offers a wide range of entertainment. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through to Sunday.
Live bands, Bingo, Raffles and plenty more are happening regularly at the club. There are also a range of activities, from Bowls, Darts, Social Tennis, Social Golf, Cricket and the Travel Club.
Club Keno, TAB Facilities and an ATM are all available. The Club Courtesy bus is also available. To book, contact the club.
Taree Leagues Sports Club invites you to enjoy their excellent range of cuisine. Phone now to reserve your table.
Manning Entertainment Centre 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.
The Centre was built as a bicentennial project in 1987 at a cost of AUD2.4 million and has a long history of attracting the highest quality performers to the region including The Australian Ballet, Dame Joan Sutherland, Circus Oz, Guy Sebastian and the Doug Anthony Allstars.
The Manning Entertainment Centre is an important asset for local performers, with regular use by local schools, dance schools and groups including the Taree Arts Council, Manning Valley Choral Society and Taree and District Eisteddfod.
The Manning River is a double delta river system with two openings. The main mouth of the river is at Harrington with the second opening located at Old Bar. It is one of Australia's few large river systems not to be dammed for water supply purposes anywhere along its catchment.
The lower part of the river has several channels dividing coastal land into large islands, such as Mitchells and Oxley Islands.
The Manning River and its tributaries have long been havens used by visitors, holiday makers, locals, oyster farmers, anglers and transportation during the early pioneering days.
There is an increasing number of public ramps, wharves, pontoons, riverside parks, commercial tourist destinations and towns and villages scattered along the river.
The Manning Mall is located on the corner of Albert and Manning Street in the centre 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 the above ground car park. Designated parking areas for Mums with Prams, Disabled and Seniors are all available in the centre, adjacent to centre entrances.
Taree Central is the place for all your shopping needs, home to Woolworths, Big W, over 30 specialty stores and a food court.
The centre is located on the corner of Albert Street and Manning Street in the centre of Taree (opposite Manning Mall).
Free parking is available at Taree Central in the underground car park. Designated parking areas for Parents with Prams, Disabled and Seniors are all available in the centre, adjacent to centre entrances.
This self-guided heritage walk around Cundletown highlights a number of built and natural items of special significance to the history of the village.
The walk is approximately four kilometres long. To ensure that you have the opportunity to visit all the items of interest you will need to allow about two hours. Please remember to take drinking water and wear comfortable shoes.
You may also like to allow time to stop along the river for a picnic lunch, or finish the tour at the Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society and Museum.
The Cundletown Lower Manning Historical Society is the ideal place for people seeking to explore their family history in the lower Manning Valley.
The museum contains many displays and photos of industry and business from early days, with a large display on dairy and related industries.
The museum, open 10am to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday, also has a coffee and craft shop selling home made products and craft.
Established in 2001 after a long dairy farming heritage, Ghinni Wines is a sincere farming family business.
The winery produces quality fruit and vegetable liqueurs using fresh fruit sourced primarily from the farm orchard and other local growers' including organic specialists.
Flavours include: blueberry, orange, plum, lemon, and honey mead. Previous vintages include limited raspberry and private bin mead. King mulberries are developing fast in the orchard to add even more fructose to the fruit driven liqueur flavours.
The winery is located by the Manning River offering a beautiful outlook and is easily accessible via the Pacific Highway just north of Taree.
Bus groups welcome, please contact for times.
The Other Side Gallery Teahouse offers art, atmosphere and delicious food. Set on the banks of Ghinni Ghinni River this pet friendly cafe and working art studio is the perfect place to enjoy organic coffee and specialty teas with mouth watering cakes and delicious meals. The resident artists will discuss your next commission piece or you can just watch them at their work.
The Old Bar Tennis Club is located in the Old Bar Reserve on the left of Old Bar Road in Old Bar, approximately 400 metres from the town centre and 600 metres from the beach. The club offers social tennis, competition tennis, coaching, court hire, Club Championships and junior tennis activities.
Professional Coaching is available - they are fortunate to have Wayne Deer as coach. Wayne is a fully accredited Tennis Australia Club Professional.
Saltwater National Park is a small coastal reserve surrounded by rainforest, just east of Taree. It's a popular seasonal camping spot for local Aboriginal people, and its convenient coastal locale means that surfers, swimmers and fishers find it equally attractive. Saltwater Beach is a much-loved surfing area, also great for swimming and sunbathing. The large, well-equipped Saltwater picnic area, ... Visit website for more info
Saltwater picnic area is a lovely, wide-open space that makes a perfect spot for a barbecue or picnic. Relax under the sheltered picnic table or spread out on the grass under the shady rainforest trees. There are free gas barbecues to use while admiring the superb views of the rainforest. Be sure to pack the kids' bikes as they ... Visit website for more info
Club Old Bar is proud to be "The Hub of the Community" by supporting all local sporting and community groups.
They strive to provide an exceptionally satisfying, comfortable and safe place to meet. You are invited to join them for great food, terrific live entertainment or kick back and relax with friends and family.
The seaside town of Old Bar is located twelve kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree.
Old Bar Beach is a well known surfing beach and is a also a fantastic kite boarding spot. Beach fishing is also a favourite pastime for locals and tourists.
The Manning Valley Summer Festival is held during the month of January, with Old Bar Beach the location for the popular sand modelling competition which has become a family and community favourite.
Old Bar Beach is patrolled during the summer months and has a Surf Lifesaving Club overlooking the beach.
There are accommodation options available right near the beach.
Manning Entrance State Park is situated on the New South Wales Mid North Coast and comprises lands surrounding and including the Manning River's southern entrance.
The coastal beaches and estuary provide an array of year round recreation opportunities while the protected tracts of littoral rainforests and other significant native vegetation provide habitat for many species of native fauna and flora.
The entrance is also well known as a breeding ground for the Little Tern colony which visits during the summer months for breeding. These birds are highly endangered and for this reason State Parks have erected fences to ensure humans and 4WD don't accidentally cause them harm.
Farquhar Park Camping Ground is also located here. A great spot for swimming, fishing, canoeing, wakeboarding and much more. Camping is on a first come-first serve basis with no booking faciltiy available. Farquhar park is accesable only at low tide.
The seaside town of Old Bar is located twelve kilometres from the Pacific Highway and 15 minutes east of Taree.
Old Bar Beach is a well known surfing beach and is a also a fantastic kite boarding spot. Beach fishing is also a favourite pastime for locals and tourists.
The Manning Valley Summer Festival is held during the month of January, with Old Bar Beach the location for the popular sand modelling competition which has become a family and community favourite.
Old Bar Beach is patrolled during the summer months and has a Surf Lifesaving Club overlooking the beach.
There are accommodation options available right near the beach....
Taree Leagues Sports club provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for members and guests, and is an ideal venue for socialising, or just enjoying a nice meal in the restaurant. Taree Leagues Sports Club also offers a wide range of entertainment. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through to Sunday.
Live bands, Bingo, Raffles and plenty more are happening regularly at the club. There are also a range of activities, from Bowls, Darts, Social Tennis, Social Golf, Cricket and the Travel Club. Club Keno, TAB Facilities and an ATM are all available. The Club Courtesy bus is also available. To book, contact the club. Taree Leagues Sports Club invites you to enjoy their excellent range of cuisine. Phone now to reserve your table....
Kiwarrak Country Retreat provides stylish, self-contained accommodation near Old Bar Beach on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Set on 10 picturesque acres, the retreat is surrounded by beautifully established gardens and lawns with a backdrop of tall Australian gums.
Kiwarrak Country Retreat is a short drive from the beaches of Old Bar, the shopping district of Taree and the many National Parks that the Manning Valley has to offer. It is adjacent to the spectacular Kiwarrak State Forest and Khappinghat National Park.
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