Manning valley Overview
The Manning Valley is named after the river which flows through the lush area which extends 40 miles up the coast from Halidays Point to Diamond Head and then inland 30 miles to the mountainous Great Dividing Range.
Taree is at the areas centre as well as being its largest town.
A must see are the Ellenborough Falls which can be accessed from a walkway which winds down to their foot. Then Gaze up at the highest single drop falls in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australia's Only River Delta
Houseboats can be hired for 'cruising' holidays in the Manning Valley and its extensive river system.
The Manning River is Australia’s only river delta system with entrances at both Harrington and Old Bar.
There is over 150km of navigable river in this extensive network so all varieties of water sports can be pursued from boating to fishing.
If you like fresh seafood then the Catch a Crab Cruise on the Manning River is for you. Mud crabs live in the estuary mud flats and are a popular local delicacy.
The Ellenborough Falls
The spectacular 160 metre high Ellenborough Falls cascade from the Bulga plateau into a cavernous gorge below and it is said to be the highest single drop waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are several viewing platforms. One is near the top and a track leads to another looking back towards the falls.
You can view Ellenborough Falls from its base but the walking track down from the top is quite arduous.
The Falls are accessible via unsealed roads from either Bobin, Comboyne or Killabakh.
Manning VaLley accommodation
See our general Taree accommodation listings page for accommodation in the Manning valley region.
Location
Manning Valley is located in northern New South Wales and has a latitude of 29.5°S and a longitude of 153.6° E.
Driving To Manning valley
Some approximate driving times are:
3.5Hrs From Sydney (300Km)
12.5Hrs From Melbourne (1100Km)
6Hrs From Brisbane (600Km)
See Route and Distance Calculator for more accurate driving times and routes from additional locations throughout Australia.
Flying To Dubbo
Taree airport is serviced by REX Regional Airlines.
Diamond Head
Spectacular coastal views can be found at Diamond Head, in Crowdy Bay National Park.
Other activities include golf, fishing (lots of it!), 4WD touring, fun parks and wildlife spotting.
There are miles of walking, mountain biking and horse riding tracks through forests, like Melaleuca near Saltwater Beach and more mountainous terrain to the north at Comboyne.
The beach is never far away (there are plenty to choose from) and the area is reputed to offer some of the best surfing in New South Wales.
Manning Valley Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):18 / 65
Spring(Sep-Nov):22 / 71
Summer(Dec-Feb):26 / 86
Autumn(Mar-May):23 / 73
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 106
Spring(Sep-Nov): 94
Summer(Dec-Feb): 155
Autumn(Mar-May): 162
