- Name: Wingham Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: MidCoast Council / Destination Barrington Coast
- Accreditation: Community‑run information outlet (not a fully accredited VIC)
- Address: 10 Farquhar Street, Wingham NSW 2429
(Located at the entrance to Wingham Museum) - Phone: (02) 6553 5823 (Wingham Museum contact)
- Opening Hours: Typically 10:00am – 4:00pm (varies with museum hours)
- Location Context:
- In the heart of Wingham, a heritage town on the Manning River
- Adjacent to Wingham Museum, one of the region’s major cultural attractions
- Gateway to the Manning Valley hinterland and Tapin Tops National Park
Area It Caters For
The Wingham Visitor Information Centre services the Wingham district and the western Manning Valley.
Primary Local Area
- Wingham township
- Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
- Manning River foreshore
- Cedar Party Creek
- Farquhar Street heritage precinct
Wider Manning Valley Hinterland
- Killabakh
- Bobin
- Elands
- Comboyne Plateau (southern access)
- Marlee
- Burrell Creek
- Dingo Creek region
National Parks & Natural Areas
- Tapin Tops National Park
- Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
- Coorabakh National Park (general guidance)
- Ellenborough Falls (via Elands)
Nearby Towns Supported (Secondary)
- Taree (primary VIC is Taree)
- Tinonee
- Coopernook
- Old Bar / Wallabi Point (general guidance only)
Services Provided
- Local maps and brochures for Wingham and the Manning Valley
- Heritage information (Wingham Museum, historic buildings, walking tours)
- National park and nature reserve guidance
- Information on waterfalls, lookouts, and hinterland drives
- Accommodation and camping information
- Event details (markets, shows, festivals)
- Manning River recreation information
- Volunteer‑provided local knowledge and travel tips
Summary
The Wingham Visitor Information Centre is a community‑run outlet located within the historic Wingham Museum, serving as the key information point for the Manning Valley hinterland. It supports visitors exploring Wingham, Wingham Brush, Tapin Tops National Park, and the scenic rural villages west of Taree. With strong heritage, nature, and cultural appeal, Wingham’s centre plays an important role in guiding travellers through one of the most character‑rich areas of the MidCoast.