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| Opening Hours | | The Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre located at 21 Manning River Drive, Taree is an accredited centre operating 7 days with only two days of closure a year - Christmas Day and Good Friday.
The Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm (except during the winter).
During the winter months (June, July & August) and public holidays the Centre's week-end opening hours are 9am-4pm.
The Visitor Information Centre can provide a wealth of information on the facilities and services available in the Manning Valley such as accommodation, attractions and places to dine. We can also advise on the diversity of natural attractions available in the region to visit. The VIC also offers a great range of produce from local artwork to a variety of gifts and local food produce such as macadamia products, oils, chutneys, sauces and honey.
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| What Accreditation Means |
 | Accreditation means that the Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has received the seal of approval in terms of professionalism and quality delivery of service under the Visitor Information Centre Development Program coordinated by Aurora Practical Solutions. | | This means that visitors using the Manning VIC's services can be guaranteed of friendly, professional and efficient customer service. This program aims to network and market VICs as a reliable and professional source of information to the travelling public. | | The Manning Valley VIC benefits from a range of marketing programs that promote accredited Centres as the most professional and reliable source of visitor information. As part of being granted full accreditation the Manning Valley VIC was required to meet a number of criteria in its operational plans as well as submission of a business plan. | | To provide the travelling public with a means of identifying accredited Visitors Centres a new italicised yellow "I" on a blue background has been adopted by the Program for use on signage, in advertising, on staff uniforms and in all printed material. | | Look for this new italicised yellow "I" sign to identify the quality provision of visitor information services.
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| Experienced and Professional |
| KIM MACDONALD, TOURISM COORDINATOR | | Kim MacDonald is the Manning Valley Tourism Coordinator and she also manages the Visitor Information Centre based at Taree. | | Kim's background is in promotions, public relations, business management and she has experience in both the retail and hospitality industry. She has a diploma in Business Management and Certificate in Hospitality. | | Kim's role is to ensure the promotion of the Manning Valley as a tourist destination and work with key stakeholders to develop tourism opportunities in the Manning Valley. | | If you have any comments or ideas relating to tourism contact Kim at the Visitor Information Centre on 6592 5400. | | BARBARA WILSON, TOURIST OFFICER | | Barbara Wilson has worked at the Visitors Centre for 16 years and brings a tremendous amount of experience and a wealth of local knowledge to her position as Tourist Officer dealing with all manner of inquiries over the counter, on the phone and via email. | | Barbara is always determined to ensure that those using the services of the Centre get an exceptional level of service. Barbara excels at providing friendly and reliable service. Barbara has a TAFE certificate qualification in visitor information services. | | KATHY COOPER, TOURIST OFFICER | | Kathy has 15 years experience as a tourist officer and has also TAFE certificate qualification in visitor information services. Kathy is responsible for coordination of event information through the visitor information centre so local event coordinators need to ensure Kathy is supplied with all their latest event and community market information. | | DARYN APOLONY/DAHL NEAME/AMANDA KINGMA/LINDY STRICKER CASUAL TOURIST OFFICERS | | Daryn, Dahl, Amanda and Lindy are our tourist officers that mostly work on weekends and public holidays and keep the Centre's information flowing to visitors during these busy periods. They have extensive knowledge of the Manning Valley's accommodation, attractions, activities and events.
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| Phone or email us for a visitor guide |
| Thinking of visiting the Manning Valley...naturally? Before you leave home, make sure you phone or email our Visitors Centre and ask one of our friendly staff for a copy. The Manning Valley Area Guide offers comprehensive information on where to stay, places to see and activities to do. The 47 page full colour brochure will get you started in planning your next visit. Copies of the free holiday guide are available from the Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre (Manning Valley VIC). Simply phone 1800 182 733 for a copy or submit your request for a copy on the information / brochure request form. Once you read our Visitor Guide you will soon see what makes this part of the NSW Mid North Coast so spectacular and all within just over a three hour drive from Sydney. The Visitor Guide includes a comprehensive range of information on attractions and accommodation in the Manning Valley taking in seaside, riverside and hinterland locations. A wide variety of accommodation styles are outlined in the Guide from B&Bs and Country Retreats to holiday parks and camping spots, there is a style of accommodation to suit all tastes. We hope you enjoy your copy of the Manning Valley Visitor Guide as a source of inspiration for your next escape to the Mid North Coast of NSW.
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| Volunteer Meet and Greet Program |
| The Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre has a volunteer program aimed at further improving the customer service function at the Centre. | | The Manning Valley Visitor Information Centre is always on the lookout for volunteers to fill a meet and greet role at the Centre by providing a friendly welcome to visitors to the Centre, providing directions and tourist information and distributing appropriate tourist brochures to visitors. | | The volunteer role is ideally suited to semi-retired or retired people who have lived in the Manning Valley for a considerable length of time, have a thorough knowledge of the area's attractions and a desire to contribute to the growth of tourism in the Manning Valley. | | The volunteer program at the Visitors Centre is designed to complement the existing staff arrangements and to provide local residents who do not have a pecuniary interest in a tourism business with the opportunity to contribute to the local tourism industry which has significant flow on effects to the local economy. | | Expressions of interest from interested volunteers are now being called for. If you think you would be suitable you can contact the Visitors Centre on 02 6592 5444 and request a copy of the volunteer information package.
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