Come up and explore the Walcha region
Surrounded by spectacular national parks threaded with wild rivers and tumbling waterfalls, Walcha is renowned for its natural beauty. Walcha is home to some of Australia's premier motorcycling roads including the Oxley Highway, Bucketts Way & Thunderbolts Way. As the oldest colonial settlement in the New England region, our small town also has a rich history, vibrant arts community, and plenty of country charm. Find out more by watching some of these great videos by Walcha Tourism.
Motorcycling in the Walcha Region
Our unique and diverse scenery, distinct four seasons and excellent range of both gravel and sealed roads make for great riding.
Walcha is located on top of the great divide, surrounded by magnificent national parks and world heritage listed areas that offer breathtaking scenery. It is ideally suited for those wanting to enjoy multiple days of riding to explore the area by staying at the motorcycle friendly accommodation at the Royal Cafe.
Arguably Australia’s most iconic motorcycling road, the Oxley Highway runs from the coast at Port Macquarie inland to Walcha, then through Tamworth and on to Coonabarabran. The wonderful 163km section of highway from Wauchope to Walcha is what motorcyclists rave about, with its wide variety of corners on offer, it keeps riders continuously coming back.
Discover Walcha
The New England High Country town of Walcha straddles two of the most picturesque roads in the region; the Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts Way.
Located on the northern tablelands of NSW, Walcha boasts some of Australia’s most spectacular countryside. Undulations of highly productive pastured lands meet a labyrinth of gorges, where sheer cliffs and waterfalls delight the senses. To experience the gorge country is humbling, a powerful but gentle reminder of how small we are in comparison to our land.
The naturally artistic formation of the landscape is complimented by the artistic and culturally rich township of Walcha. Abundant with public art, the Open Air Gallery now boasts close to fifty sculptures, making Walcha the most art saturated town in Australia, with a piece of public art for every 60 of its citizens.
The Walcha Motorcycle Rally
The annual Walcha Motorcycle Rally provides the perfect opportunity to get together and enjoy friendly hospitality, stunning natural surrounds and amazing rides. Whether you ride a cruiser, adventure bike, sports bike or postie bike we’d love to see you!
The program of events takes place in the picturesque New England High Country town of Walcha NSW, at the showground hub and surrounds.
Arrive Thursday afternoon, enjoy Friday & Saturdays program and rides, then use Sunday to make your way slowly home.
Found out more on their website www.walchamotorcyclerally.com.au
Wild Walcha
Gateway to the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, there are spectacular wilderness adventures to enjoy around Walcha. Discover ancient rainforest, dramatic gorges and the Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.
The Apsley River meanders through Walcha into the national park where it falls over two sheer cliffs into a deep gorge. The Oxley and Apsley Gorge Rim walking tracks offer stunning views and you might even spot a brush-tailed rock wallaby among the eucalypts. Stop for a picnic lunch at the Apsley Falls picnic area.
Oxley Wild Rivers is one of New South Wales’ great national parks. As part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, the park is one of the most important places in the world for conservation of the rainforest. Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is currently around 165,000 hectares in size.
Walcha Royal Cafe & Accommodation
26e Fitzroy Street, Walcha NSW Australia 2354
Book direct & save phone : (02) 6777 1117
Email : walchacaf1@gmail.com