Manning Point

Located on the northern branch of the Manning River, Manning Point is especially suited to fishing and boating enthusiasts. The Manning River offers 150kms of saltwater estuary and 1500kms of…

Crowdy Head

Although a pilot station was established in 1860 it was not until 1878 that a lighthouse was built at Crowdy Head to provide further navigational assistance. It was the last…

Pilot Hill

The entrance to the Manning River has long presented problems for navigation and as the river was so important to early trade a Pilot Station was established as early as…

Harrington

The history of Harrington is captured in the very unique carved bollards that are located along the river foreshore. These capture some of the stories of the people that have…

Harrington Breakwater

No one should return home from Harrington without walking the Harrington Breakwater Begun in 1885 to improve the safety at the dangerous mouth of the river rocks were quarried at…

Brushy Cutting Lookout

South of Wingham there are breathtaking views of the river and valleys from both the Apex and Brushy Cutting Lookouts. Combine with a visit to the historic river town of…

Wingham Wharf

The recently restored historic wharf at Wingham is a magnificent reminder of how important the river was to the establishment of the Manning Valley – everything came by boat and…

Wingham Museum

Located on the edge of the magnificent Town Square in Wingham, the Manning Valley Historical Society Museum is housed in what was once a grocery and produce store, circa 1880….

John Churton Walk

By the time the Manning River reaches Taree it is a majestic river and the perfect setting to relax as you walk along the redeveloped foreshore in the centre of…