
Area Hotlist — Taree - Gloucester NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Taree - Gloucester area
Area Hotlist — Taree – Gloucester NSW
Manning River
489 mentionsThe Manning splits into two tidal mouths, gifting boaters, anglers and riverside cyclists a rare double-delta playground. Renovated wharves in Taree host twilight food trucks, while upstream dairy flats and tall gums create postcard paddock views for acreage owners.
Taree CBD
312 mentionsVictoria-era facades now house espresso bars, coworking lofts and a monthly riverbank produce market. Free parking and express highway ramps keep errands quick, while a revived arts centre adds evening buzz to this once-sleepy regional capital.
Black Head Beach
300 mentionsPatrolled in summer, this north-facing gem blends reliable surf with a tidal pool carved from basalt headland. A shaded reserve, weekend markets and café strip mean locals can roll straight from morning swim to flat-white without leaving the sand carpark.
Diamond Beach
237 mentionsSeven kilometres of dog-friendly sand sit minutes from Pacific Hwy yet feel a world away. Horse rides at dusk, dolphin pods in the break and beachfront holiday homes fuel a strong short-stay market and enviable backyard lifestyle.
Manning Valley
161 mentionsRainforest waterfalls, avocado orchards and rolling dairy country frame village pubs and farm-gate cafés. Wine trails and kayaking safaris tempt weekend visitors; residents relish mid-week tranquillity and fertile soil perfect for hobby farms or boutique agro-tourism ventures.
Pacific Highway (access)
141 mentionsDual-carriageway upgrades slice Sydney trips to four hours and Coffs to ninety minutes. Smoother freight routes lift local agribusiness, while safer family drives make coastal commuting and big-city concerts comfortably achievable from river or hinterland acreage homes.
Camden Haven River
129 mentionsGlass-calm waters wind past Laurieton to meet the sea at North Haven bar. House-boaters, oyster lovers and kayak anglers share mangrove-lined bends, while riverside cafés serve flat whites with pelican views backed by North Brother Mountain’s dramatic backdrop.
Laurieton CBD
123 mentionsBoardwalk seafood shacks, boutique retail and a heritage cinema cluster beneath towering eucalypts. Weekend growers markets fill the main street, and ferry links to Dunbogan add coastal charm without sacrificing big-box shopping twenty minutes up the highway.
Manning Base Hospital
117 mentionsRecent upgrades delivered a 24-hour ED, cancer centre and new maternity wing, underpinning peace-of-mind for families and retirees. Clinical placements draw health professionals, powering local rental demand and strengthening Taree’s role as medical hub for the wider valley.
Old Bar Beach
111 mentionsSalt-sprayed fibro shacks now stand beside architect-designed weekenders overlooking consistent beach breaks. Annual Kombi festival, dog-friendly sands and a relaxed surf-club café keep the vibe vintage-coastal yet connected—only twelve minutes from Taree supermarkets and hospital.
Red Head
89 mentionsClifftop walking tracks thread wildflower heath to reveal turquoise coves ideal for snorkelling and drone photography. Elevated estates enjoy whale-watching from the deck, while a five-minute drive links to services at Hallidays Point and Black Head village.
Queens Lake
77 mentionsKayak-smooth waters mirror forested hills north of Laurieton. Rail-trail riders circle tea-stained edges, fishermen chase bream, and lakeside picnic lawns offer sunset BBQs—all without the summer crowds that pack nearby surf beaches.
Taree West Public School
70 mentionsStrong literacy programs, thriving P&C and shady playgrounds make this K-6 campus a key driver for family buyers. Heritage homes and modern duplexes in its catchment enjoy easy walk-score to river parks and the new aquatic centre.
Wallamba River
62 mentionsMeandering from Nabiac to Forster, the Wallamba offers wake-board friendly stretches and riverside camping beneath towering gums. Waterski carnivals and twilight fishing sessions mean locals needn’t venture to the ocean for aquatic fun.
Crowdy Head Beach
58 mentionsA heritage lighthouse crowns this sweeping National Park-backed shoreline. Consistent barrelling peaks attract surfers, while 4WD beach permits, campground and daily fish-coop sales entice families seeking unspoilt sand plus the freshest snapper dinner in town.
North Haven Beach
57 mentionsPatrolled in summer, this dog-friendly stretch delivers gentle learners’ waves and a headland café hotter than the barista’s steam wand. Lions Park BBQs and river-mouth fishing nearby make it an all-ages shoreline favourite.
Wallis Lake
53 mentionsAquamarine shallows and famed Sydney-Rock oysters define this 100 sq-km waterway south of Forster. Paddleboard tours, sand-island picnics and sunset sailing charters boost tourism, yet midweek the lake feels like a private blue playground.
Harrington Breakwall
51 mentionsStroll the kilometre-long granite wall as dolphins surf the estuary entrance and anglers hook tailor at dusk. Adjacent cafes serve coffee with sea-spray, and caravan parks hum with grey-nomad stories under Norfolk Island pines.
Forster CBD
49 mentionsBoutique swimwear stores, craft-beer bars and a waterfront dining strip overlook the bridge to Tuncurry. SUP hire, diving charters and a twice-monthly farmers market add coastal buzz only forty minutes north of Taree via scenic Lakes Way.
Lake Cathie
47 mentionsSeasonally opening to the sea, this tidal lake offers calm kid-safe swimming, SUP yoga and pelican-watching boardwalks. Beachfront homes and new master-planned estates give residents daily sunsets over mirror-flat water and quick commutes to Port Macquarie services.