The presence of Taree airport in the local area is expected to be boosted by investment gained, since most of the money will be put towards improving the facilities for passengers, pilots and businesses making use of this important transport hub. A number of businesses already occupy the airport as a base of operations including a skydiving school, aircraft manufacturer and aircraft restorer.
The airport is served by Regional Express Airlines, which flies regular short haul services not only to nearby Sydney, but also to Grafton on the northern edge of New South Wales. Passenger numbers have steadily grown over the 20,000 mark and this has led to an influx of car hire companies offering deals to tourists including Hertz, Budget and Thrifty.
Many of those who choose to hire a car do so before they travel, ensuring that they have compared the best Taree airport car hire prices before setting out on their journey to avoid paying more than they need to at the airport.
The old Pacific Highway at Taree. Creative Commons Image Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pacific_Hwy_bridge_Taree.jpg