- Name: Taree Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: MidCoast Council / Destination Barrington Coast
- Accreditation: Fully accredited NSW Visitor Information Centre
- Address: 21 Manning River Drive, Taree North NSW 2430
(Located just off the Pacific Highway at the northern gateway to Taree) - Phone: (02) 6592 5444
- Opening Hours: Typically 9:00am – 4:00pm (7 days; seasonal variations possible)
- Location Context:
- Primary VIC for the Manning Valley
- Gateway to Taree, Wingham, Old Bar, Harrington, and Crowdy Bay National Park
- Positioned on a major highway route for travellers heading north or south
Area It Caters For
The Taree Visitor Information Centre services the entire Manning Valley, including coastal, rural, and hinterland communities.
Primary Manning Valley Localities
- Taree (CBD, Taree North, Taree South)
- Wingham
- Tinonee
- Cundletown
- Mondrook
- Pampoolah
- Kiwarrak
Coastal Manning Valley
- Old Bar
- Wallabi Point
- Saltwater National Park
- Harrington
- Manning Point
- Crowdy Head
- Crowdy Bay National Park (southern access)
Rural & Hinterland Areas
- Coopernook
- Lansdowne
- Upper Lansdowne
- Killabakh
- Bobin
- Elands
- Comboyne Plateau (general info)
Wider MidCoast Region (Secondary Coverage)
- Gloucester and Barrington Tops (general guidance; primary VIC is Gloucester)
- Forster–Tuncurry (general guidance; primary VIC is Forster)
- Bulahdelah / Myall Lakes (general guidance)
Services Provided
- Accredited visitor information and regional travel advice
- Maps, brochures, and touring guides for the Manning Valley and MidCoast
- National park information (Crowdy Bay, Coorabakh, Tapin Tops, Wingham Brush)
- Accommodation and caravan park listings
- Local event information and festival details
- Heritage and cultural site information (Wingham Museum, Manning Regional Art Gallery)
- Road conditions and travel updates
- Souvenirs, local products, and regional guides
- Expert local knowledge from trained staff
Summary
The Taree Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for the Manning Valley, supporting visitors across Taree, Wingham, Old Bar, Harrington, Manning Point, and the surrounding rural and coastal communities. It provides comprehensive travel advice, maps, national park information, and local insights for one of the most diverse regions of the MidCoast. Conveniently located near the Pacific Highway, it serves as a major stop for travellers exploring the Manning Valley and beyond.