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Dave Carr and Chris Whackett – HiCUB

Together, Dave Carr and Chris Whackett are working with Uralla, Armidale, Guyra and Walcha Councils to improve the condition of our urban riparian and bushland areas. Read more

Walcha Race Day

The annual two day cup carnival is fast approaching, with the Walcha Cup meeting scheduled to take place on 11 & 12 February 2011. Read more

Visit Walcha

Where to dine …
Taste sensations are on offer at the many restaurants and cafés within the town. Find delicacies to revive your body after the scenic drive to town, a stroll around our sculptures, or a strenuous bushwalk in the national parks. Read more

4×4 Brothers

We catch up with brothers Richard and Robert Harrison about their new venture – Geraldine 4WD Park –2,250 hectares of undulating 4WD paradise.

Angus Nivison

Walcha Artist Angus Nivison is a highly celebrated painter who likes to express emotion through his paint brush. He has won many awards, including the prestigious Wynne Prize for his painting called ‘Remembering Rain’.

John Crittenden

Walcha Dairy has been established for almost one year now. We manage to steal just a few minutes from manager John Crittenden’s very busy work schedule to see how things are going.

Rex Ellis

Local wool handler Rex Ellis is the proprietor of High Country Wool Pty Ltd. He shares his industry experiences with us and explains why the New England region produces some of the best super-fine Merino wool in the country.

Welcome to Kentucky

When taking in the hectares of rolling hills, orchards, churches, gardens while soaking up the high country climate and sense of peace, the average Kentucky visitor may find it hard to believe so much is going on in this thriving community.