RV Friendlies & Events

Manilla is a town steeped in history and is the centre of a rich wheat-growing, wool, mixed farming and livestock district, at the junction of the Namoi and Manilla Rivers. It is situated 44 kilometres north of Tamworth on the Fossickers Way and 456 kilometres north of Sydney.For generations Manilla was a familiar campsite for Aboriginal families of the Kamilaroi Nation, the large Indigenous population inhabiting the central north-west region of NSW. The town was laid out in the early 1860s by Arthur Dewhurst. It was gazetted in 1863, although a major flood the following year swept away a number of buildings.You can experience a diverse range of activities in the Manilla district, including great fishing and water sports at Split Rock Dam (long-term parking is also available here) and Lake Keepit Recreation Area (an RV Friendly Destination™). Olives and other olive products such as oil are available to buy and taste at the Canberra Cafe, Manilla Street and platypus can be found in the Namoi and Manilla Rivers.Visit the Warrabah National Park, 35 kilometres north-east of Manilla, and enjoy the pools, rapids and bush walking tracks. It surrounds the Upper Namoi River, which traverses 18km of striking gorge country, where a number of large rapids flow gently past the car, camping and picnic area at the park entrance. Activities include bushwalking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, fishing and swimming.In Manilla Street you will find Royce Cottage and Museum, which has the Pioneer Gallery, a schoolhouse, a machinery museum and the original house.So be sure to relax, stay and enjoy what Manilla has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreManilla VIC, 197 Manilla St, Manilla NSWPh: 02 6785 1207visitmanilla@bigpond.comwww.visittamworth.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Manilla St & behind the VIC in Alexander LaneShort Term ParkingManilla Freedom Camp, Namoi St, 72hoursLong Term ParkingSplit Rock Dam, (15km north of Manilla), $10.00 pn unpwr; $18.00 pn pwrDump PointCoronation Park, near the Charles St entrancePotable WaterBP Australia Ltd, Manilla RdHospitalManilla Dist Health Centre, Ph: 02 6785 4000Doctors Surgery113 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1095Pharmacy163 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1651Supermarket165 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1104

Temora is located in the Riverina and South West Slopes region of New South Wales, 423 kilometres south-west of Sydney. In the late 1800s the town was a bustling gold rush community with more than 15,000 prospectors working the fields. Nowadays, Temora has a thriving agricultural industry focused mainly on wheat and wool farming. Visitors to the town will notice the beautifully maintained streetscapes and numerous parks and gardens. Parking is permitted for up to 48 hours at the Railway Station on Parkes Street, where toilets, bins and water are provided. There’s no charge to stay, and pets on a lead are permitted. An additional supply of potable water, along with a dump point, is located on Airport Street.The world class Aviation Museum is a must-see when passing through Temora, along with the Temora Rural Museum which displays a variety of working examples of rural technology dating back to the town’s settlement. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Temora VIC29 Junee Rd, Temora NSWP: 02 6977 1086www.temora.com.auCasual Parking       Victoria St & Brittania StShort Term Parking           Railway Station, Parkes St, (48hrs), tlts, bins, water, pets on lead, nil chargeCMCA RV Park - 172-180 Gardiner Street, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpn non CMCA Members. 14 night maximum stay. Dump point, potable water, pets on lead welcome.Long Term Parking            Airport StDump Point  Airport StPotable Water          Airport StHospital        Loftus St, Temora, ph 02 6980 0200Doctors Surgery     296-298 Hosking St, ph 02 6977 3600; 139 Victoria St, ph 02 6978 0063Dentist           Temora Dental Clinic, 187 Hoskins St, Temora, ph 02 6977 2106Pharmacy     Capital Chemist, 204 Hoskins St, Temora, ph 02 6977 2026Supermarket            Woolworths, 104 Hosking St, Temora, ph 02 6978 1181; IGA, cnr Baker & Victoria St, Temora, ph 02 6977 2788

Weethalle is a small rural farming community known for cropping and sheep farming. It is also commonly known for the breathtaking Weethalle Silo Art, which is responsible for attracting many visitors to the region. Travellers looking for a place to stay will find short-term parking at the Weethalle Showgrounds. Powered sites are available for a low-cost of $10 per vehicle per night, and guests can negotiate their length of stay. Showers and toilets can also be accessed at the grounds, as well as a dump point and potable water. While in town, pay a visit to one of Weethalle’s finest establishments. The Road Kill Grillz offers amazing meals, and their hamburgers are an absolute must. Do not let its name deter you, they offer some of the tastiest meals in town. If you appreciate silo art, enjoy great hospitality and want to explore the central west region of NSW, visit this small town on your next trip.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        West Wyalong Visitor Information Centre6 Shire Street, West WyalongPh: 02 6972 2266www.blandshire.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Mid Western Highway, Main St through townShort & Long Term Parking           Weethalle Showgrounds, Showground Rd$10pvpn power, negotiable stay limit, showers, toilets, water, bins, powerDump Point  Weethalle Showgrounds, Showground RdLat: -33.869199, Long: 146.623282Potable Water          Weethalle Showgrounds, Showground RdHospital        Nearest hospital is West WyalongDoctors Surgery     Nearest doctor surgery is West WyalongDentist           Nearest dentist is West WyalongPharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is West WyalongSupermarket            13/15 Mid Western Highway