Manilla, located on the Fossickers Way 40km north of Tamworth, also lies at the junction of the Manilla and Namoi Rivers. Established in the 1860's, the town grew from being a service centre for the surrounding wool and wheat industries as well as quartz mining. Due to a series of floods and fires over the course of the last century, the town straddles the Namoi River (unusual for its size), yet remains prosperous with it still being a centre for the afore mentioned industries with the area also well known for its wines, meads and honey. The town centre is quite attractive with Manilla Street featuring several quaint shops & historic buildings. Lake Keepit (20km south-west) features the Manilla Ski Gardens and is popular for water sports & fishing, Split Rock Dam (15km north) and Warrabah National Park (40km north-east) are also of interest.
Population:
2,400
State:
New South Wales
Name Origin: Aboriginal origin meaning "winding
river"
Pronunciation:
Ma-nil-la
Postcode:
2346
Local Government:
Tamworth Regional Council
Location:
478km north-west of Sydney
Main Watercourses: Namoi River &
Manilla River
Main Roads:
Fossickers
Way 
Radio Stations (Music):
Triple G (97.5), FM92.9 (92.9), Triple
J (99.9 & 94.7)
Photos from Manilla (Click on thumbnail for full sized
image):
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Fossickers Way, heading north as it approaches Manilla
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Arthur St (Fossickers Way) heading north-east as it enters Manilla (2006). |
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Manilla Street, looking south from Strafford St, Manilla (2006). |
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Manilla Street, looking north from Strafford St, Manilla (2006). |
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Manilla Street, looking north from Court St, Manilla (2006). |
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And again, this time looking north along the south-bound
lanes, Manilla (2006). |
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Rotary Park, looking north west from Court St, Manilla
(2006). |
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Market Street (Fossickers Way), looking east towards Manilla St, Manilla (2006). |
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View south over Manilla from the town lookout (2006). |
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