Motorcycling

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, offering motorcycle friendly accommodation and good food.  Enjoy your stay in the region and please ride carefully.

Legendary roads to ride

• Oxley Highway
  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. It’s a two-hour run and is regarded as one of the most spectacular riding roads, both for the views and riding enjoyment.  This stretch of road snakes through a variety of landscapes, from rainforest to vast open farmland, offering up some truly beautiful scenery.  Don’t miss the 1km sealed detour into Apsley Falls (19km east of Walcha) for a spectacular panoramic view of the waterfalls and gorge, which make up part of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. 

• Thunderbolt’s Way
  Thunderbolt’s Way tops the list for its wide-open vistas of rolling farmland and its tight bends across the Great Diving Range. It runs from the mid-north coast hinterland town of Gloucester through Walcha and Uralla before continuing on to Inverell. 

Three routes to get you started

There are plenty of great rides on the map for both road & adventure riders.  Walcha is a fantastic hub to start exploring from.  Why not start with some of our suggested routes.

• Walcha – Nundle – Kootingal – Walcha   
  Rest Stops; Eat & Fuel at Walcha, Nundle, Woolomin, Kootingal, Walcha Road Hotel.
  (Route can be done on all sealed roads)

• Walcha – Bendemeer – Uralla – Walcha 
  Rest Stops; Eat & Fuel at Walcha, Bendemeer, Uralla, Walcha Road Hotel.
  (Route can be done on all sealed roads or by taking alternative unsealed roads if adventure riding)

• Walcha – Gingers Creek – Nowendoc – Walcha
  Rest Stops; Eat & Fuel at Walcha, Gingers Creek, Nowendoc Store.
  (Route includes unsealed roads for adventure riding)