Taree Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Astride the meandering Manning River, this enchanting town is the perfect base for exploring national parks, stunning beaches and fertile valleys.

Taree lies at the heart of the picturesque Manning Valley agricultural region. Inland from the Mid-North Coast, Taree is positioned between verdant rainforests and beautiful beaches. Explore the historic town centre on a heritage trail, visit the art gallery or take a scenic drive through the region’s majestic forest reserves.

Experience Taree’s laid-back town centre as you wander around cafés, shops and historic churches. See the Big Oyster. The town’s cultural offerings don’t stop there find additional artworks by local and touring artists at the Manning Regional Art Gallery.

Explore the pretty Manning River, a gorgeous river system providing the Manning Valley region with high-quality water for farming oysters and produce. Recreational fishing on the Manning River is a favourite local pastime, so find out what’s biting and try it yourself.

Take a self-guided driving tour of the surrounding national parks and reserves. In Coorabakh National Park, find tranquil picnic spots. An hour northwest is the cascading Ellenborough Falls. Check out Tapin Tops National Park and the fragrant sub-tropical rainforest at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.

Beyond lush meadows and winding riverbanks, reach the ocean within a few minutes’ drive. Swim at Saltwater Beach and watch dolphins playing offshore at Diamond Beach. Pack your fishing rods or surfboard and take on the breaks at Old Bar and Wallabi Point. In nearby Crowdy Head, see a historic lighthouse and find an ideal vantage point for spotting whales in winter. In Harrington, also close by, embark on the Harrington Self-Guided Heritage Walk, a 1.7-kilometre (1-mile) trail that leads past historic and natural landmarks in the town and on the foreshore.

Taree is located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. Reach Taree from Newcastle, the closest large city, within a 2-hour drive. A regional airport and a station on the North Coast Railway Line connect the town to other destinations along the coast. Enjoy the sand and surf in summer or visit during winter for a relaxing culinary trail through the Manning Valley.

Country Plaza Motel Taree

Country Plaza Motel Taree

4 out of 5
5 Bligh Street, Taree, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,289 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,289
฿2,518 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Taree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (493 reviews)
"Convenient and comfortable for our short stay."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Country Plaza Motel Taree
Highway Motor Inn

Highway Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
40-42 Crescent Avenue, Taree, NSW
The price is ฿2,582 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,582
฿2,840 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Taree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
"Good service, nicely updated rooms"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Highway Motor Inn
Manning River Motel

Manning River Motel

2 out of 5
20 Oxley St, Taree, NSW
The price is ฿1,893 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,893
฿2,083 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Queen Elizabeth Park and Bushland Drive Racecourse are ...
8/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Manning River Motel
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Mantra Quayside

Mantra Quayside

4 out of 5
Cnr William Street and Short St, Port Macquarie, NSW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Port Macquarie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,870 reviews)
A pleasant stay
"A pleasant stay at the Mantra with all the amenities we needed for a run from the Far North Coast to Sydney"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Mantra Quayside
Mantra The Observatory

Mantra The Observatory

3.5 out of 5
Town Beach, 40 William Street, Port Macquarie, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Port Macquarie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Great location opposite the beach front with views over the Norfolk pines, out to the ocean. Very relax with your own private balcony which was really like a sunroom, especially on the wet cold day I was there."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Mantra The Observatory
Flynns Beach Caravan Park

Flynns Beach Caravan Park

2.5 out of 5
22 Ocean Street, Port Macquarie, NSW
Stay at this cabin in Port Macquarie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (489 reviews)
"Lovely quiet cabins, lovely gardens. Felt safe and secure, everything was clean."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Flynns Beach Caravan Park
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