Walcha

Walcha NSW 2354 (Pop 1 800)

Walcha is a picturesque New England rural service town located 409 km north of Sydney. Sitting at an elevation of 1 067 m, the area experiences a cool climate and possible winter snowfalls. Following indigenous occupation, squatter settlement began in 1830s with the establishment of pastoral and timber industries. These remain the mainstays of the local economy. The nearby Oxley Wild Rivers NP and Apsley Falls are not to be missed. Walcha Bushmans Carnival & Campdraft (Jan), Agricultural Show (Feb), Timber Expo (even years Sept).

Accommodation:
Walcha has three motels, 4 hotels, 3 B&Bs, a couple of farmstays and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: 23e Fitzroy St. Tel (02) 6777 1075.

Airport:

Armidale Airport  (ARM) just off the New England Highway. Tel (02) 6772 5622. (59 km north).

Hospital:
Walcha District Hospital, South St. Tel (02) 6777 2266.