DESTINATION: Taree

This town is the commercial and administrative centre for the prosperous dairying, grazing, timber, fishing, oyster and tourist district of the Manning Valley. Located at the southern end of the North Coast, 326km north of Sydney, Taree is rewarding for both sightseers and shoppers and is just a short detour off the Pacific Hwy.

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With 150km of navigable waterways, the Manning River is a popular venue for houseboating, cruising, rowing, sailing, waterskiing and fishing. In 1995, the river was the focus of worldwide media attention when a Brydes whale, 'Willy', stayed here for 100 days. Queen Elizabeth Park, edging the river, is an ideal spot for a picnic in the city centre. There is an interesting art gallery located on Macquarie St.

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Nearby beach resorts include Old Bar Beach, to the south, and Crowdy Head to the north. Ellenborough Falls, located 50km from Taree, is accessed on the Bulga Forest Dr. One of the highest-single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere, Ellenborough Falls plunges 200m into a rainforest gorge below. There are also walking trails with picnic areas clearly marked.

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