Around Obadiah Residential Village
Just a short drive from Obadiah Residential Village, Taree is an excellent base for exploring the many natural attractions of the beautiful Manning River Valley. Scenic drives around Taree are some of the best in NSW.
Approximately 25 minutes from Obadiah Residential Village, Taree is an excellent base for exploring the many natural attractions of the beautiful Manning River Valley. Scenic drives around Taree are some of the best in NSW; don't miss the route through the Coorabakh National Park, from Wingham to Elands, with Ellenborough Falls a highlight, and through Tapin Tops National Park.
Nearby towns worth visiting include Cundletown, Tinonee, Hannam Vale, Wingham, Harrington, Old Bar, Manning Point and Halliday's Point.
Taree's location on the Manning River and by the beautiful Manning Valley makes it a great position to explore the area's golden beaches and lush rainforests. The town is a popular fishing spot, with a large section of the Manning River reserved for recreational fishing. The sub-tropical rainforest at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve has a boardwalk to follow.
Boating, fishing, swimming and surfing are popular at pretty coastal towns from Wallabi Point to Old Bar and Crowdy Head. Don't miss fishing and surfing at Old Bar and Wallabi Point, 15 km south-east of Taree, or the beautiful beach at Saltwater, just south of Old Bar. Crowdy Head Lighthouse, a 40-minute drive from Taree, has sensational ocean panoramas and is a great spot for whale-watching (in season).
Click on the links below for just some of the great things to do and see in this area...
(links will open in a new window)
Manning Entertainment Centre provides a major performing arts venue on the Mid North Coast. The 505 proscenium arched theatre offers tiered seating, choice of grand or upright pianos, licensed bar and presents national and touring artists, local productions, school presentations, conferences and seminars.
Learn more...
At the Manning Aquatic & Leisure Centre you can swim all year round in their solar heated 25 metre 6 lane indoor pool or cool down in summer in the 8 lane 50 metre Olympic size outdoor pool.
Patrons can enjoy resting in the shady surrounds with sun sails also providing outdoor cover.
Fay's Twin Cinema comprises two auditoriums with a central foyer. There is a central box office, with a large and well stocked candy bar,
Both auditoriums feature full Dolby Digital multichannel sound, and films are presented via state of the art projection systems including digital projection.
The Manning Regional Art Gallery provides a range of cultural and artistic experiences.The Gallery is committed to curating more than 12 exhibitions each year and is responsible for providing access to touring exhibitions otherwise unavailable to residents of the Manning and surrounds.
Learn more...
Everyone is welcome at Taree Ten Pin Bowl. Enjoy a great time with all the family or with a group of friends at Taree Ten Pin Bowl, they offer lots of fun for all ages. They host Moonlight Bowling and League Bowling and there are 12 lanes of bumper bowling. Shoe hire for every size is available.
Learn more...
Overlooking the pristine Manning River is an ideal locality for relaxing with friends and enjoying the beautiful outlook from the balcony.
Sailos Restaurant is open for dinner and lunch. Activities include bingo on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with live dinner music on Saturday nights.
The Other Side Art Café has atmosphere and delicious food.
Set on the banks of Ghinni Ghinni River this pet friendly cafe and working art studio is the perfect place to enjoy organic coffee and specialty teas with mouth watering cakes and delicious meals.
Club Taree is located on the Wingham Road just north of the Taree business district and is the largest club in the Manning Valley. The amalgamation of two of the Manning's most historical registered Clubs, the Taree RSL Club and the Taree Golf Club, in December 2001, means the club is now located on a picturesque 21 hole golf course.
Learn more...
Taree Craft Centre is a not-for-profit organisation which promotes local craft people and their handmade crafts. We display and sell a diverse range of quality items handcrafted by our talented members. They also provide a social gathering place for members and others interested in craft activities.
Learn more...