By plane
QANTAS runs regular services between Sydney, Tamworth and Armidale. Taxi and car hire is available on-site.
By road
Walcha, the south-east gateway to the New England, is 425 km north of Sydney via the scenic Thunderbolts Way the shortest route from Sydney and 184 km west of Port Macquarie. Uralla is 40 km further on along Thunderbolts Way, at the junction of the New England Highway.
Tamworth, Uralla, Armidale, Glen Innes and Tenterfield are the main centres located on the New England Highway, an inland route that links the Hunter Valley and Sydney to Brisbane. Armidale is also accessible from the coast via the scenic Waterfall Way via Raleigh, near Coffs Harbour.
Coach: Sydney to Brisbane and return via the New England Highway includes Tamworth, Armidale, Uralla, Glen Innes and Tenterfield daily on Greyhound; Greyhound on 132030. Greyhound
By train
Countrylink trains connect Sydney to Tamworth, Walcha Road for Walcha, Uralla and then terminate in Armidale. Brisbane-Sydney return includes Armidale, Tenterfield: Daily on Countrylink coach service. Countrylink trains are air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable seats. Food, including hot lunches and dinners, is available from a buffet car onboard. It is essential to book Countrylink tickets in advance.