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 and showcase this.  We are excited to announce the Autumn Colours of Walcha photographic competition for 2026.

Autumn Colours of Walcha photo competition will focus on beautiful photography and could include (but is not limited to) landscapes, streetscapes, garden images or autumn flora.

With great prizes up for grabs we hope this encourages all those serious and budding photographers to get out and about in the Walcha LGA!

Prizes will be given to the winners of first, second and third place. 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 23 May 2026. 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 winners will be announced on 4 June 2026.

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 the Walcha Visitor Information Centre on 6774 2460.

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

Start your morning the Walcha way with a visit to the much-loved Walcha Farmers’ Market, held in the beautiful surrounds of McHattan Park.

Stroll through the stalls and discover fresh local produce, gourmet foods, artisan pastries, espresso coffee, plants, natural body products, and plenty more. It’s the perfect place to meet local growers and makers, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and stock up on regional goodness.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Walcha, the Farmers’ Market is a must-do morning experience.

Contact
W: www.walchafarmersmarket.org.au
E: info@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

Save the Date

The Walcha Polocrosse Club will be hosting their annual Polocrosse Carnival at the Walcha Racecourse.

Follow Walcha Polocrosse Facebook page for updated details.

Frisian whitework comes from Friesland in the Netherlands. Frisian whitework samplers often featured alphabet letters in varying sizes and styles, large and small spot motifs, and designs for bands.

Learn the technique of Frisian whitework, making the Dutch Heart Sampler at a weekend workshop in Walcha, with internationally renowned whitework expert, Yvette Stanton.

In this class you will learn the basics of Frisian whitework, including stitches such as satin stitch (regular and diagonal), eyelets (single and clustered), whipped backstitch, topwinder stitch and chain stitch. The project is worked in pearl cotton thread on 28 count linen. All levels of proficiency are welcome, but experience with counted thread work is an advantage.

Bookings and more information:
W: www.vettycreations.com.au/dutch-heart-class.html
P: 02 6714 4708

 120+ Classic Cars to Visit Walcha

Quite the spectacle will arrive in Walcha as the annual 'Half-way Run', organised by VVCAA - Vintage Veterans Chevrolet Association of Australia and Vintage Chevrolet Association of Queensland, make a day trip to our beautiful town.

Every year these two clubs meet at a half way point between Sydney and Brisbane.  This year they are basing themselves in Armidale and making a day trip to Walcha.
Their chosen route is Armidale  |  Uralla  |  Kentucky  |  Wollun  |  Walcha Road  |  Walcha.  Be sure to keep an eye out and give them a friendly wave if you come across them.

If you'd like an opportunity to take a closer look they will be stopping in town for a few hours over lunch.

Due to arrive at McHattan Park around lunch time. where they will then have free time to enjoy lunch in town at various local cafes or pubs and meander around the town.
They will re-congregate at McHattan Park around 2-2:30 to head back to Armidale via
Bergen Road  |  Wollun  |  Kentucky.

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

BYO Inflatable Costume and Join in the FUN

Face Painting  |  Egg Hunt  |  Raffles  |  Novelty Races
BBQ Lunch  |  Coffee to Go

Cash Only

For more information please contact
0400 937 687

Come and celebrate the museum with us:

Devonshire Teas & Sausage Sizzle will be available.

2pm  |  Book Launch 
Robert Tickle  |  Captain Robert Andrew Wauch  -  Foxhall, Scotland to Wauchope, NSW.

For More Information

Bring your latest hop-fuelled creation, share tasting notes, swap secrets, and raise a glass with fellow brewers and beer lovers. Whether you're a seasoned brewer or just starting out, it’s the perfect chance to connect, sip, and celebrate the art of brewing in good company.

Contact
P: 02 6777 2667

Start your morning the Walcha way with a visit to the much-loved Walcha Farmers’ Market, held in the beautiful surrounds of McHattan Park.

Stroll through the stalls and discover fresh local produce, gourmet foods, artisan pastries, espresso coffee, plants, natural body products, and plenty more. It’s the perfect place to meet local growers and makers, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and stock up on regional goodness.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Walcha, the Farmers’ Market is a must-do morning experience.

Contact
W: www.walchafarmersmarket.org.au
E: info@walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Bring your latest hop-fuelled creation, share tasting notes, swap secrets, and raise a glass with fellow brewers and beer lovers. Whether you're a seasoned brewer or just starting out, it’s the perfect chance to connect, sip, and celebrate the art of brewing in good company.

Contact
P: 02 6777 2667

Start your morning the Walcha way with a visit to the much-loved Walcha Farmers’ Market, held in the beautiful surrounds of McHattan Park.

Stroll through the stalls and discover fresh local produce, gourmet foods, artisan pastries, espresso coffee, plants, natural body products, and plenty more. It’s the perfect place to meet local growers and makers, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and stock up on regional goodness.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Walcha, the Farmers’ Market is a must-do morning experience.

Contact
W: www.walchafarmersmarket.org.au
E: info@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

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

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