The Walcha region is renowned for its distinct and beautiful seasons. As the landscapes of our region becomes awash with sensational autumn colours, we would like to celebrate, promote and showcase this.  We are excited to announce the Autumn Colours of Walcha photographic competition will be running again in 2025.

Autumn Colours of Walcha photo competition will offer two categories.

Category 1 will focus on a traditional approach and could include (but is not limited to) landscapes, streetscapes, garden images or autumn flora.

Category 2 is all about creativity and could include (but is not limited to) digital manipulation, multiple exposures or humorous photos.

With $500 worth of prizes up for grabs we hope this encourages all those serious and budding photographers to get out and about.

First place in each category with receive a $200 Gift Card and a selection of local products.  Highly commended will also be acknowledged.

To enter simply email your high-res images to tourism@walcha.nsw.gov.au OR upload high-res images to Walcha Region Autumn Photo Competition - Submit Entries

Entries close 24 May 2025. Photos must be submitted in high resolution JPEG or PNG format (minimum 2MB, maximum 10MB). Please include your full name and contact information, brief description of the photo and social media tags (optional).

Judging will be undertaken by Walcha Tourism and the winner from each category will be announced on 5 June 2025.

Photographs must be taken in the Walcha LGA and should prominently show the colours and beauty of autumn in Walcha.

If you have any questions, please phone Lisa or Patrick at the Walcha Visitor Information Centre on 6774 2460.

Full terms and conditions can be viewed at Autumn Colours of Walcha Terms and Conditions.

CASH ONLY
Funds raised used for local Quota projects.

Hours
Open daily: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Closed: Good Friday & half day ANZAC Day.

Contact
Sue Reardon: 02 6777 2716
Chris Hamel: 0437 772 333

6am: Dawn Service (War Memorial Monument on the corner of Hill & Derby Streets)
Walcha Bowling Club will be open for breakfast following this Service

11am: Main Service (War Memorial Monument on the corner of Hill and Derby Streets)

Those wishing to participate are asked to assemble on the corner of Hill and South Streets by 10:30am. The procession will march to the War Memorial and following the Main Service will proceed along Derby and Fitzroy Streets to the monument in McHattan Park where a wreath will also be laid.

Lunch will be available at the Walcha Bowling & Recreation Club following the March. Two-up will commence around 2pm.

Walcha parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

Visit parkrun.com.au to register and print your personalised barcode.

Grab a post parkrun coffee at Café Graze (21N Derby Street)

Contact
E: walcha@parkrun.com

Walcha parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

Visit parkrun.com.au to register and print your personalised barcode.

Grab a post parkrun coffee at Café Graze (21N Derby Street)

Contact
E: walcha@parkrun.com

Walcha parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

Visit parkrun.com.au to register and print your personalised barcode.

Grab a post parkrun coffee at Café Graze (21N Derby Street)

Contact
E: walcha@parkrun.com

Bring your latest creation, meet fellow enthusiasts, and raise a glass to great brews and good company!

Contact:
P: 02 6777 2667

Walcha parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

Visit parkrun.com.au to register and print your personalised barcode.

Grab a post parkrun coffee at Café Graze (21N Derby Street)

Contact
E: walcha@parkrun.com

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Walcha parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

Visit parkrun.com.au to register and print your personalised barcode.

Grab a post parkrun coffee at Café Graze (21N Derby Street)

Contact
E: walcha@parkrun.com

Bring your latest creation, meet fellow enthusiasts, and raise a glass to great brews and good company!

Contact
P: 02 6777 2667

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Werrikimbe National Park from the grounds of Mooraback Cabin on 18-19 October 2025.

Free festivities include Ranger-guided walks, speeches, celebratory cake, and a delicious lunch.

Visitors must register to attend the event.

For more information, or to register, please visit the Walcha NPWS office, phone (02) 6777 4700, email npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au, or visit nswparks.info/werrikimbe-50

Explore five beautiful private gardens that will be opened exclusively for the Walcha Garden Festival.

Participating gardens include,
Allan & Colleen Green's "lvybank"
Ros Wall's "Summerfield"
Richard & Lorraine Walshe's "Huntingdon"
Allan & Jenny Laurie's "Old Banchory"
Daniel & Carnie Kermode's "Orandumbie".

Lunches and morning & afternoon teas available. A huge list of raffle prizes will be on offer along with a well-stocked plant stall. Funds raised will go to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and Walcha charities.

Come and join us in fabulous Walcha for a weekend of great country hospitality, good times and friendly catch-ups. Throw in over 300 twists and turns on the mighty Oxley Highway, along with 590km of gravel roads for adventure riders, and you'll experience some of the Australia's best motorcycling country.

For more information visit www.walchamotorcyclerally.com.au

Contact:
Walcha Visitor Information Centre
P: 02 6774 2460
E: tourism@walcha.nsw.gov.au

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Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Don't miss this great event!

Details to come.

Contact
E wamats@outlook.com
P: 0419 188 534

Join us for the 2026 Walcha Show.

More details to come.

Contact
P: 0459 594 236
E: walchashowsociety@gmail.com
W: www.walchashow.org.au