Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. This reserve represents part of the last remnants of sub-tropical floodplain rainforest in NSW. Located at the end of Farquhar Street, Wingham Brush is a short stroll from the Wingham town green and is adjacent to the Manning River. The Brush includes ancient Moreton Bay figs that are many hundreds of years old and the rainforest canopy provides a home for a large population of grey headed flying foxes. The Brush includes walking trails with interpretive signposting, barbecue and picnic area, boat launching and swimming in the river.

 

Ellenborough Falls is located on the Bulga Plateau at Elands, a 50 minute drive west of Wingham on the scenic tourist drive 8. Ellenborough Falls are a spectacular site and at 200 metres it is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the southern hemisphere. A timbered walkway to the bottom of the Falls with rest spots on the way provides a comfortable walk. There are also viewing platforms, barbecues, picnic tables and walking trails. Please note there is approximately 10km of unsealed road on the drive from Wingham to Ellenborough Falls and parts of the road are narrow and winding.

 

A visit to the NSW 2006 Tourism Award winner Bent on Food located in Bent Street, opposite the Town Green on the historical Skinner Butchers corner complex is a must. Bent on Food is a gourmet food store which also doubles as a cafe and dedicates itself to regional produce. The lunch menu includes gourmet baguettes and foccacias incorporating tasty, locally smoked meats. Many of the lunch options are made using items available off the shelf and included in the produce range are local cheeses including goat cheese, biodynamic yoghurt, smoked tuna and an exclusive selection of Asian products. At Bent on Food you will also find speciality homewares and organic foods. Bent on Food will be open 9am-5pm on the stop-over day at Wingham.

 

Manning Valley Historical Museum located in Farquhar Street opposite the Town Green will provide you with a taste of heritage of the Manning Valley region. This museum will be open from 10am to 4pm on the rest day where you will be able to find one of the most extensive collections of historical memorabilia on the NSW Mid North Coast.

 

Red Tail Wines at Marlee is just 13kms from Wingham on the scenic tourist drive 8 to Ellenborough Falls. This winery features Merlot, Semillon, Verdelho and Colombard grown to produce high standard wines. Red Tail Wines will be open on the rest day between 11am and 4pm. Just follow the tourist drive 8 signs for 13kms from Wingham along the Bulga Road, then turn left 200 metres past St Mark's historic church.

 

Retail Therapy: Wingham has a great selection of shops with a great range of products and served with country style hospitality. It's no wonder Wingham is also known as "the friendly town". There a great variety of shops including the latest ladies fashions at Ashlea Road (Isabella Street) and a superb collection of homewares, handbags and gifts with a difference at Oak Homewares (Bent Street). Browse the range of other delightful shops located along Isabella and Bent Streets. For a top up of supplies Bi Lo is located at the corner of Isabella/Primrose and Combined streets.

 

Nearby Tinonee: Located just a 10 minutes drive from Wingham on the Tinonee Road, this picturesque riverside village offers an indigenous art gallery (Peverill Street), Tinonee Museum (Manchester Street) which houses the town's original slab gaol and Tinonee Memories Cafe and Gift Shop ( Manchester Street) overlooking the tranquil Manning River.