Steeped in history, Manilla as we know it grew from a camping ground for teamsters and bullock wagons stopping off at the junction of the Manilla and Namoi Rivers when carrying supplies to outlying cattle stations.
Today, the façades lining Manilla Street tell the story of Manilla’s prosperous past, drawing in travellers who come for the museums and antique shopping, but who stay for the charm of the village and its community. You’ll find a range of accommodation options, as well as pubs, cafés and restaurants ready to roll out the red carpet for visitors.
Manilla is also a popular stopover for caravanners, due to its RV-friendly town status and its picturesque campgrounds within a stone’s throw of the village centre. For outdoor adventurers, it’s the perfect spot to base yourself while you explore nature’s playground, with easy access to Lake Keepit, Split Rock Dam and Warrabah National Park.
And for the thrill-seekers out there; you may be more familiar with Manilla due to its proximity to Mount Borah – an adventure destination that has hosted state, national and international competitions in sports flying (think paragliding, hang gliding and sailplane gliding). If an adrenaline rush is your thing, there’s no better place to experience it.