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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Manilla is a small town (population 2,550 in 2016) in the New England region in New South Wales, Australia.
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Built in 1908 for the now-defunct Barraba Branch railway line. Crosses the Namoi River. The bridge is viewed from behind the sheds.
A tranquil spot for picnics, and a local swimming-hole. A short walk from the caravan park.
Private museum of collectables.
Antiques, books, and a lot more.
Camping, barbecues, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking.
On the banks of the Namoi River. Carpark, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, toilets.
Camping, playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, BMX track.
Boonalla Community Conservation Area Zone 2 - Aboriginal Culture
Located on traditional Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay land. Walking trails, cycling trails, Boonalla Cave. Picnic ground on Eastern Forest Road (within the park) with car park, picnic tables, toilets, barbecue facilities. Car park and walking trail (1 hour return, moderate fitness, steep incline not recommended when wet) in the park near Boonalla Cave. No pets. No fires in the park. All water must be treated or bring your own.
Fly Manilla
Hang-gliders
Gliding
Outdoor 50-metre six-lane pool shaded at the shallow end, shade-covered infant’s wading pool, kiosk offering hot and cold food and beverages, spectator area, playground, picnic tables. Disabled access into main pool.
101-103 Arthur Street
Lawn bowls.
Tennis courts.
Caltex Manilla
Cafe fare. Takeaways
Royal Hotel
Indian cuisine.
Manilla Bowls Club
Chinese fare.
Coffee shop.
Pies, sausage rolls, etc
Cafe fare.
Transwest Fuels service station
Convenience store, takeaways, dine-in.
Manilla RSL and Ex-Serviceman's Club
Chinese and Australian fare.
Pub fare.
Pub fare.
Cafe fare.
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Phone for rates and availability
Phone for rates and availability.
Bed and Breakfast.
Phone for rates and availability
21 km south-west from Manilla, on the shore of Lake Keepit. Phone for amenities, rates, and availability
Camping, barbecues, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking.
On the banks of the Namoi River. Carpark, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, toilets. Bookings essential.
Camping, children's playground, picnic areas, toilets, fishing, kiosk, showers, boat ramps, water sports, bushwalking, BMX track.
Manilla Supermarket
Supermarket. Liquor.
Manilla Caremore
Chemist.
Newsagent
Butchers.
Bakery.
Driver rest areas
By coach
A NSW Trainlink coach service runs between Inverell and Tamworth to catch the long-distance trains at Tamworth.
By plane
Manilla is not serviced by any scheduled flights. The nearest airport with scheduled services is at Tamworth (TMW).
Private transport is essential, as there is neither a taxi service nor a local bus service in Manilla.
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Tamworth · Regional · TMW
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