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Towns of the Region

Barraba, 90 km north of Tamworth, in Northern NSW along the FOSSICKERS WAY is situated on the Manilla River, in the heart of the Nandewar Ranges. The 1510 metre high Extinct Volcano, Mount Kaputar lies to the west, the Geological and Fossicking area of the Peel Fault to the east.

Bendemeer is situated 42 km to the north of Tamworth at the junction of the New England and Oxley Highways and hugs the banks of the trout-infested McDonald River in the Moonbi Ranges. Bendemeer is a convenient stop-over on the inland journey from Sydney to Brisbane. The Bendemeer area is also famed for its fine wool, fat lambs and prime beef. Swimming holes on the McDonald provide refreshing relief from the summer heat.

Manilla is a historic country town at the junction of the Manilla and Namoi rivers. It is situated 44 km north of Tamworth on the Fossickers Way and 456 km north of Sydney. Manilla has a population of 2110 people and is 363 m above sea-level on the North-West Slopes of NSW. It lies between two magnificent lakes – Lake Keepit to the southwest and Split Rock Dam to the north.

Nundle is located 45 minutes east of Tamworth.  The drive will take you past rich farming lands, picturesque picnic spots and some of the best fishing in NSW.  Nundle, Woolomin and Hanging Rock are true country. Visit Chaffey Dam outside Woolomin, and head to Nundle for a visit to one of the oldest working woollen mills and onto Hanging Rock.

 

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