Tinonee is a small town on the banks of the Manning River, near Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales in Mid-Coast Council, Australia.
A punt, first built, owned and operated by David Scott Targett, licensee of the "Ferry Inn", once crossed the Manning River between Tinonee and Taree Estate.
With the arrival of European settlers into this area much of the knowledge and customs of the Aboriginal people were slowly changed and some things have been lost or forgotten.
Enormous inroads have been made in creating a better understanding of the traditional Indigenous knowledge of the fauna and flora of Australia.
This is partly due to the development of a trusting relationship between certain dedicated individuals who have worked at bridging the social and cultural gaps that were created with the occupation and development of this land Formerly a major river port town, Tinonee through its history has been the host of such industries as shipbuilding, farming, logging, timber milling and broom making.
Ships built in Tinonee were known to be taken to sea through the entrance at Harrington, and off to the major ports such as Sydney and further afield.
[3] The old post office serves as a craft and flowers shop and boasts a lovely teahouse overlooking the Manning River and Taree Estate.
The Deep Water Shark Gallery displays Aboriginal artwork, including works in wood, clay and paint.
On the road from Tinonee to Wingham is the Brushy Cutting Lookout which offers scenic views of the Manning Valley.
This building is home to a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia, and part of the Parish of the Manning.