Built near the junction of the Namoi and Manilla Rivers, the town Manilla derives its name from an aboriginal word meaning winding river.

Boasting two rivers and nearby Lake Keepit and Split Rock Dam, the district is a fantastic playground for water sports, fishing, boating and camping. In recent years Manilla has become famous throughout the world as a major sports flying centre supporting hang gliding, paragliding, ultralight aircraft, gyrocopters and gliders.

Thanks to the local Men’s Shed who maintain the Park, travelers can camp very close to the town centre at the Manilla Freedom Camp.

After short stroll of about two town blocks, campers will be right in the main street of Manilla, a town of about 2500 residents.

Very close to the Freedom Campground, Manilla’s Imperial Hotel sits poised to quench thirst of the weary traveler.

A testament to the friendliness of the townsfolk, Manilla’s Presbyterians and Catholic Churches are so close together, the exiting congregations could practically have a chat across the road with their fellow Christians!