- Name: Wauchope Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Port Macquarie–Hastings Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: Oxley Highway, Wauchope NSW 2446
(Located at the Billabong Zoo / tourist precinct entry corridor.) - Phone: (02) 6585 2288
- Opening Hours: Typically 7 days (hours vary seasonally)
- Local Context: The primary visitor hub for the Hastings hinterland, national parks, rural villages, and the western gateway to Port Macquarie.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – Wauchope & Hastings Hinterland
- Wauchope township
- King Creek
- Beechwood
- Bellangry
- Pappinbarra
- Hollisdale
- Upper Pappinbarra
- Bainbridge
- Toms Creek
- Ellenborough
- Long Flat
- Kindee
- Mortons Creek
- Hastings Forest Way corridor
Secondary Coverage – Greater Port Macquarie Region
- Port Macquarie (western access)
- Lake Innes / Innes Lake
- Rawdon Island
- Sancrox
- Thrumster
Tertiary Coverage – Regional Touring Routes
- Oxley Highway touring traffic (travellers heading to Walcha, Tamworth, Armidale)
- National parks and reserves, including:
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Bago Bluff National Park
- Bellangry State Forest
- Mount Boss State Forest
Services Provided
- Maps and brochures for Wauchope, hinterland villages, and national parks
- Touring advice for scenic drives, waterfalls, lookouts, and 4WD routes
- Information on camping, cabins, farm stays, and rural accommodation
- Heritage and cultural information (Timbertown, Wauchope history, pioneer sites)
- Guidance for hiking, mountain biking, and nature-based activities
- Event information for Wauchope and the Hastings hinterland
- Local produce, artisan goods, and souvenirs (varies seasonally)
- Assistance for Oxley Highway travellers heading inland
Summary
The Wauchope Visitor Information Centre is the key accredited VIC for the Hastings hinterland, providing comprehensive support for visitors exploring Wauchope, Beechwood, Bellangry, Pappinbarra, Toms Creek, Ellenborough, and the extensive national parks west of Port Macquarie. It also serves as a major orientation point for travellers heading inland along the Oxley Highway. Its focus on rural touring, nature experiences, and heritage makes it an essential hub for visitors to the western side of the Port Macquarie–Hastings region.