Walcha Tourism

06/09/2026

✨ Nights in Walcha are pure magic. ✨

As the sun sets, the crisp country air gives way to some of the clearest night skies you'll ever experience. Look up to discover a dazzling blanket of stars, the Milky Way stretching across the horizon, and the peaceful beauty that only a country winter can offer.

Wrap up warm, step outside, and take a moment to enjoy the wonder above.

🌌 Come and experience the magic of winter nights in Walcha.

Come stay a little longer and experience the warmth of our community and the beauty of the New England High Country this winter.

📍 Plan your winter getaway today!

STAY | EXPLORE | PLAY | INDULGE
https://walchansw.com.au/where-to-stay/
Image Credit: Walcha Tourism, Michael Hull.

04/09/2026

🚐 RV & Caravan Friendly WALCHA
🏕️ Stay • 🌿 Explore • ☕ Relax
Walcha proudly welcomes RV and caravan travellers. Base yourself at Walcha Caravan Park, or enjoy the natural beauty of Apsley Falls Campground or Tia Falls Campground, all within a short drive of Walcha.🌿

For your convenience:

📍Dump points: North Street, Walcha and Walcha Caravan Park for guests.
📍Drinking water: McHatten Park, South Street and Walcha Caravan Park for guests.💧

Whether you're stopping overnight or staying a little longer, Walcha is the perfect place to relax, explore spectacular landscapes, discover local history, and experience genuine country hospitality.

🧭VISIT: Walcha Pioneer Cottage and Museum open Weekends 10.00 - 4.00pm

STAY| PLAY| EXPLORE
https://walchansw.com.au

03/09/2026

Congratulations to all the volunteers recognised across the New England. Well done to our Walcha Visitor Information Centre Volunteers who were recognised in the celebrations. True ambassadors of Walcha. A great day and thank you.

03/09/2026

YES!!

Do you agree - Oxley Wild Rivers National Park has some of the best campgrounds in NSW? 👀

Spend a scenic weekend camping and and enjoying the views here at one of the available campgrounds:

📍 Budds Mare campground and picnic area
📍 Tia Falls campground
📍 Wollomombi campground
📍 Youdales Hut campground and picnic area
📍 East Kunderang Homestead
📍 Apsley Falls campground

Be sure to book before you pack and check conditions and alerts via NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service before you go: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

📸 Budds Mare campground and picnic area through the lens of (via Instagram)

02/09/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL WOOLBROOK DOG TRIALLERS 📢

Due to the large number of entries, the committee has decided to start the First Round of the Open on:

🐕 FRIDAY THE 11TH AT 2:00 PM

If you are unable to make it on Friday, you will have the opportunity to run your first-round dog on:

⏰ SATURDAY THE 12TH AT 6:00 AM

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you are not there by the completion of Round One, you will miss your first-round run.

We ask all competitors to please be organised and ready for their allocated run

Good luck to everyone competing, and we look forward to a great Woolbrook Dog Trial! 🐕🐄

02/09/2026

Special fundraising and memorial event on Saturday 5th September at Apsley Arms Hotel, Walcha.

CANDLELIGHT GATHERING 5PM

📍 Outside Apsley Arms Hotel Walcha

Bring a candle and join us as we remember those who have lost their lives, pray for those still suffering, and stand beside the families affected by this devastating disaster in Nepal.

FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT

📍Apsley Arms Hotel Walcha

🎟️ Raffle tickets can be purchased ALL DAY

🎁 Lots of donated gift items available to win/buy

🔨 Raffle drawn and Auction starts at 7:30 PM

🍽️ Bar & Bistro open all day

❤️ $5 from every main meal sold will go to the Nepal flood relief fundraiser.

Come along and support how you can.

01/09/2026

❤️ A MESSAGE FROM US TO OUR WALCHA FAMILY ❤️
We’re sorry we haven’t posted anything on our page for the past few days. We are more than 10,000 kilometres away from home, but our hearts and minds are with our family, friends and everyone affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

So many of my friends have lost their homes, their belongings and, heartbreakingly, some have lost their lives. Many people are still missing, and we are waiting and praying for news from our loved ones.
Being so far away, I feel helpless. I wish I could do more during this incredibly difficult time. 💔

But one thing we can do is stand together and support them.
Walcha has always shown us incredible kindness and community spirit. 🙏
So please, let’s come together and stand with our families and friends 10,000 kilometres away who are going through unimaginable hardship.
Every donation, every kind word and every bit of support can make a difference.
🇳🇵❤️ Let’s stand together for Nepal. Let’s save lives, support families and show them they are not alone.
From our family to the wonderful Walcha community thank you for standing with us. 🙏❤️

CANDLELIGHT GATHERING – 5:00 PM
📍 Outside Apsley Arms Hotel Walcha
Bring a candle and join us as we remember those who have lost their lives, pray for those still suffering, and stand beside the families affected by this devastating disaster.

🎟️Raffle tickets can be purchased ALL DAY
🎁Lots of donated gift items available to win/buy
🔨Auction starts at 7:30 PM
🍽️ Bar & Bistro open all day
❤️ $5 from every main meal apsley arms hotel or Walcha Bar And Grill sold will go to the Nepal flood relief fundraiser.
Walcha Businesses
walcha Rotery club
walcha man shed
Oxley Riders
Nepalese In Tamworth
Nepalese Community Armidale
The Walcha Telecottage

01/09/2026

💙FATHER’S DAY IN WALCHA 💙
Sunday 6 September 2026
Looking for something special to do with Dad this Father’s Day?
Shop local • Dine local • Explore • Play
Whether Dad loves a great gift, good food, the outdoors, sport, art or simply spending time with family, Walcha has plenty to offer!

🛍️ SHOP LOCAL – Find something special for Dad

📮 Walcha Post Office, open Fri 9-5pm
🎁 Paperdolls House, open Sat 9-1pm
🐦 New Birds, open Sat 9.30-12.30pm
🪵 Wood We Create, open Sun 11-2pm meet the artist
🎨 Walcha Gallery of Art / Walcha Guesthouse
🎨 Walcha Creative Arts, open Sat 9.30-12.30pm
🔨 Richardson's Hardware & Agriculture, open Sat 8.30-12pm
🏢 thebigblackbuilding, open Sun 10-4pm
🚗 Apsley Motors Walcha, open Sun 7-7pm
🥩 Cross Bros. Butchery, open Fri 8-6pm
🐾 Walcha Veterinary Supplies, open Sat 8.30-12pm
🛒 Foodworks Walcha, open Sun 10-6pm
🛒 Carlo's IGA Walcha, open Sun 8-5pm
💊 Kings Pharmacy, open Sat 9-12pm
🛍️ Emporium On Derby, open Sat 9.30-12.30pm
🕰️ Antique Junque Walcha, open 9.30-3.30pm

🍽️ DINE LOCAL – Treat Dad to something delicious

🍺 Walcha Road Hotel, open Sun12-2pm,5.30-8pm
🍔 Walcha Bar And Grill, open Sun 6-1pm, 5-9pm
🍻 Apsley Arms Hotel, open Sun 11 to late
☕ Cafe Graze, open Sat 7.30-1pm
🍳 Walcha Royal Cafe & Accommodation, open Sun 7-5.30pm
☕ Thunderbolt’s Way Cafe, open Sun 7-2pm
☕ The Coffee Window, open Sat 6-1pm
☕ Walcha Coffee, open Sun 7-1pm
🍽️ Commercial Hotel, open Sun 12-2.30pm, 6-8.30pm
🍻 New England Hotel Motel, open Sun 11 till late
🎳 Walcha Bowling & Rec Club, open Sun 12-2pm
🥃 Wild Rivers Distillery, Commercial Hotel
🥓 Gingers Creek, open Sun 8-5pm
🥃 Dobson's Distillery, open Sun 12 till close

🏞️ SEE & DO – Make a day of it!

🚂 It’s Not a Train, open by appointment
🏘️ Walcha Pioneer Cottage & Museum, open Sun 10-4pm
💦 Apsley Falls & Tia Falls, always open
🎨 Walcha Open Air Gallery, always open
🚲 Loan-a-Bike, open Sun 9-2pm Visitor Information Centre
🎣 Lochlorian Fish N Stay, bookings
⛳ Golf
🎾 Tennis
🎳 Walcha Bowling Club

💙 MAKE A DAY OF IT IN WALCHA!

Shop for Dad, enjoy a meal, grab a coffee, explore our attractions, get active or simply spend some quality time together.
This Father’s Day, support the local businesses that support our community.
Walcha Businesses
🎁 Celebrate Dad in Walcha!
📅 Sunday 6 September 2026

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