New South Wales location profile
Yarrowitch NSW 2354
Yarrowitch is a tiny rural locality on the Oxley Highway in the Northern Tablelands, known for grazing properties, bushland, and proximity to dramatic gorge country. It appeals to those seeking seclusion, scenic drives, and access to nearby national parks and waterfalls.
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Why families consider Yarrowitch
Predominantly farming and lifestyle acreages with a small, close-knit community; quiet, self-reliant living with a strong outdoor focus and regular travel to larger towns for services.
Amenities & services
- Walcha town centre supermarkets, fuel and shops (west via Oxley Highway)
- Walcha District Hospital and GP clinics
- Cafes, pubs and essential services in Walcha
- Wauchope/Port Macquarie major retail, dining and healthcare (east)
- Walcha Library (Walcha)
- Wauchope Library (Wauchope)
- Port Macquarie Library (Port Macquarie)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Walcha Road Station (NSW TrainLink, limited services)
- NSW TrainLink coach services along/near the Oxley Highway (limited timetable)
- Major road: Oxley Highway (B56) connecting to Walcha and Wauchope/Port Macquarie
Lifestyle & recreation
- Apsley Falls (Oxley Wild Rivers National Park)
- Tia Falls and picnic areas
- Werrikimbe National Park bushwalking and camping
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park scenic drives and trails
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
- Yarrowitch State Forest
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Werrikimbe National Park
Education context
No childcare within Yarrowitch; nearest long day care and preschools are in Walcha and further east in Wauchope/Port Macquarie, with limited places and travel required.
- University of New England (Armidale campus)
- Charles Sturt University (Port Macquarie campus)