Nearby accommodation

Ambleside Bed and Breakfast Manilla

Tel. 0455 268 802

Owned and operated by Allan and Katia, Ambleside is the perfect place to stay while flying at Lake Keepit, Allan is an International competition pilot, club member and cross country coach at Lake Keepit, Katia is also an avid Glider as well as Paraglider pilot.

Ambleside provides tranquil surroundings, and luxurious air-conditioned accommodation, 400 metres from the Namoi River and the  Mt Borah range overlooking the property (we are only 15 min from Godfrey’s Flymanilla and 20 min from Lake Keepit Soaring Club).

Relax in the gardens, swim in the pool, admire the myriads of native birds, take a stroll down to the river or enjoy a barbecue with your family or group…

Wilderluxe Lake Keepit

Tel. 02 4062 7579

After a full day in the air, Wilderluxe Lake Keepit offers a different kind of lift. Perched above the lake, this adults-only escape is designed for deep comfort, quiet, and genuine rest.  Just five minutes from the airfield, yet far enough away to truly switch off.

Each of the eight Star Tents blends the charm of camping with boutique-hotel sophistication, featuring plush interiors and sweeping 180-degree views across water and mountain ranges. Expect king beds, a private deck with an outdoor bath, elegant bathrooms, and long evenings best spent watching the sun sink behind the ranges.

For visiting pilots, competition crews, and anyone turning a flying weekend into a proper escape, Wilderluxe is the most comfortable way to stay at Lake Keepit.

See the  Wilderluxe website for further information.

Nearby Towns; Manilla, Gunnedah, Tamworth

Nearby are the towns of Manilla (35km NE), Gunnedah (40km W) and Tamworth (50km E). In recent years Manilla has become a very popular centre for hang gliding and paragliding from the nearby Mt. Bora. The site has hosted international competitions and is one of the best known in Australia.

Gunnedah, known as the Koala capital of the world, is a medium sized town of approx 10,000 people, it has hotels, pubs and shopping centers open till late.

Manilla is a smaller town with a small supermarket, pubs and cafes, but with less choice than Gunnedah.  Manilla has several good value accommodation choices and you will meet many para-glider and hang-glider pilots.

Tamworth is the economic center of the region with a population of about 40,000. It boasts many hotels and motels but can get busy during the Tamworth Country music festival in January.

The following is a list of accommodation possibilities. Further information can be obtained from  Manilla Tourism (02)6785 1113 or  Gunnedah Visitors Information Centre  (02)6740 2230. All prices in Manilla and Gunnedah are negotiable especially on a weekly rate. The following table is for information only and references may become out of date.