Harrington, New South Wales

Harrington New South Wales
Manning River at Harrington
Harrington
Coordinates	31°52′S 152°41′E / 31.867°S 152.683°E / -31.867; 152.683Coordinates: 31°52′S 152°41′E / 31.867°S 152.683°E / -31.867; 152.683
Population	2,258 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	2427
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Location	335 km (208 mi) NE of Sydney 73 km (45 mi) SW of Port Macquarie 30 km (19 mi) NE of Taree
LGA(s)	Mid-Coast Council
State electorate(s)	Port Macquarie
Federal Division(s)	Lyne
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.2 °C 72 °F 13.0 °C 55 °F 1,338.4 mm 52.7 in

Harrington is a small village located at the mouth of the Manning River in New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1853 and proclaimed a village on 26 September 1896. It is 15 km north-east of Taree on the Mid North Coast, and 335 kilometres (208 mi) north east of the state capital, Sydney. At the 2011 census, Harrington had a population of 2,258. It was named after the Earl of Harrington by the explorer, John Oxley.

Harrington is now a centre for active retirees with many activities available.