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Welcome to Wauchope, NSW

Wauchope is a quiet town in New South Wales. Sydney is a whopping 406 kilometres away, but the coastal town of Port Macquarie is only a 19 kilometre journey. Around 7,500 people call Wauchope home.

History

Wauchope gets its name from Captain Robert Andrew Wauch, who came to the area in 1836.

In 1968, the biggest Hastings River flood ever recorded swept through Wauchope. At its peak, the flood was 30ft above sea level.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Wauchope is home to Timbertown, a themed tourist attraction that’s perfect for all the family. An interactive museum, horse and carriage rides and a heritage railway are popular choices for little ones. Timbertown is themed on Wauchope’s timber industry.

If you love shopping for organic produce, a farmers market is held every month in Wauchope.

If you’re looking to escape the town and explore the countryside, Bago Bluff National Park is a huge forest and a great place to spot beautiful birds.