With a population of 24,500 Taree is the hub to the Manning Valley. Located on the Manning River, you can enjoy the tranquility as you walk or picnic along the riverside parks and watch the seagulls and pelicans taking delight to your curiosity.
Taree offers many great cafes and restaurants, virtually most cuisines are found. Many clubs including Club Taree offer an 18 hole golf course with al fresco dining. The local hotels offer value meals with all the popular beers on tap.
The Manning Entertainment Centre located minutes away, holds many performances including stage plays, comedy, gigs, top musical artists as well as locally produced productions.
The Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre houses a 25 meter indoor pool and 50 meter outdoor pool.
Be sure to visit the Manning Regional Art Gallery hosting a constantly changing array of visiting and regional exhibitions.
The staff at the Marco Polo Motel will be delighted in assisting you with further information and recommendations. We hope your visit to Taree is memorable.
The limited space on this page doesn't do justice in writing about the amazing natural beauty of the Manning Valley.
There are a range of stunning reserves, parks, picnic areas, rare sub tropical floodpain rainforest which can be enjoyed from a raised broadwalk, bushwalks through National Parks and waterfalls with spectacular views.
We recommend taking the Tourist Drive 8 starting in Taree. It's a scenic hinterland tourist route througth the Manning Valley. The drive takes in the heritage listed town of Wingham with its many historical buildings and museum as well as magnificent natures areas like Wingham Brush. The drive leads to Ellenborough Falls, one of the largest single drop waterfalls in the southern hemisphere.
Be sure to ask the staff at the Marco Polo Motel for suggestions or recommendations to visit some amazing natural hot spots in the area.
The Manning Valley is home to a range of some of the best beaches in Australia and what's even better si that they're not crowded like the more popular coastal destinations. The Manning Valley features some 11 beach areas all offering a range of different beach experiences from surfing to swimming in protected and patrolled areas and some great beach walks.
The staff at the Marco Polo Motel can offer suggestions that will suite your interest in the area. If you take pleasure in coastal sightseeting, fishing, swimming or boating, you will find your stay very enjoyable and relaxing. Come and discover Paradise.
