Cartoscope's detailed tourist map of Manning Valley is perfect for exploring this area. Buy online (for a nominal postage and handling fee) by clicking the link to the right, or pick up from local visitor information centres, tourism operators, service stations, motels and caravan parks.
A river and rainforest retreat on the coast, the Manning Valley, rejoices in its uncrowded beaches, ancient forests, spectacular views and the majestic river which carves its way through it. Just a few hours drive from Sydney, the Manning Valley offers you a chance to get back in touch with the natural environment.
Riverside towns like Tinonee, Taree, Croki, Wingham, Manning Point and Harrington and more than 150 navigable kilometres of waterway, make boating trips on the Manning River adventures of discovery.
Beyond the peaceful flow of the Manning's tributaries, emerald farmland rolls towards the escarpments of the Great Dividing Range. Comboyne, Upper Lansdowne, Hannam Vale, Moorland and Johns River nestle in rural serenity. Wingham Brush embraces New South Wales' last 10 hectares of subtropical floodplain rainforest and is home to birds and flying foxes who share the high branches of huge Moreton Bay and strangler figs.
Take the Bulga Forest Drive, on Tourist Drive 8 northwest of Wingham, past the spectacular Ellenborough Falls. Coorabakh National Park features superb views of Coxcombe, Goonook, Killabakh Nature Reserves and the Lansdowne Escarpment from both Newby’s and Flat Rock Lookout.
If you prefer the coast, Crowdy Bay National Park has unforgettable cliff top views and in spring and summer you'll be overawed by stunning wildflower displays. Diamond Head and Crowdy Bay National Park are among the country's most picturesque camping spots and your site will usually be supervised by a resident kangaroo.
Manning Valley's 40 kilometres of unspoiled coastline cradles some of the best surfing and swimming beaches on the New South Wales north coast. They include Hallidays Point, Wallabi Point, Saltwater, Old Bar, Harrington, Black Head, Diamond Beach, Manning Point and Crowdy Head.
The Manning Valley is home to many diverse towns and villages, all ready to offer genuine country hospitality and a warm welcome. You'll find fine art galleries, tea houses and specialty shops around the picturesque region and surprises of nature at every turn.
Taree is at the Valley's heart. Its beautiful riverside parks invite picnics, birdwatching and relaxation. Excellent shopping, Regional Art Gallery, Entertainment Centre, an 18 hole golf course, tennis, a superb racecourse and Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre are just some of the town's recreational facilities. There are two heritage walks which will introduce you to the many historical buildings in town.
Old Bar is Taree's closest surf beach and Tinonee, one of Manning's earliest settlements, is an arts and crafts village. Historic Wingham is the proud caretaker of many splendid National Trust listed Federation buildings which surround the town common.
The fishing paradise of Harrington lies on the north arm of the Manning's entrance to the ocean and quaint Crowdy Head has a headland which affords impressive views. Opposite Harrington on the Manning's northern estuary, Manning Point enjoys sandy beaches, dolphin watching opportunities, river cruises, oysters and good fishing on the river.
From award-winning luxury country retreats in unique settings to budget, family-friendly accommodation, the Manning Valley caters for all preferences.
Rediscover the beauty of an unspoiled environment: visit Manning Valley and experience a river and rainforest coast.
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