WALCHA MOTORCYCLE RALLY – REVVING UP FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!
The diverse program, paired with Walcha’s small-town country hospitality are all part of what makes this motorcycle rally unique.
The showground gates open Thursday 16th from 12noon for registrations and camper arrivals, with a laid-back evening of live music, food and drinks.
Friday’s program includes the popular pre-booked organised adventure rides and road rides, run by locals with local knowledge. Activities and entertainment at the showground include enduro-x demos, a multi-bike challenge, burnout comp, tyre throwing and tug o war competitions, woodchop demos by Australia’s leading axemen, evening live music and the legendary BackTrack dog jumping team.
On Saturday the pre-booked Adventure rides head off for some incredible riding. In town enjoy a vintage car display, Walcha Farmers’ Market, as well as the thrill of the motorcycle street procession. At the showground the dirt bike barrel racing competition kicks off along with Flair Action stunt shows, enduro-x demos, the motorcycle show & shine, postie bike soccer and grass track derby, burnout comp, tug o war, woodchop demos, motorcycle swap meet, evening live music and a good old fashion demolition derby.
Swift Stunt Simulators with be on site this year for those wanting to learn to wheelie or perfect their wheelies.
We’re grateful to have Psychs on Bikes attending this year. Psychs on Bikes is an organisation of mental health professionals raising awareness of mental health issues in rural and remote communities. They have a passion for work in the mental health industry and a passion for riding motorbikes. They’ll be onsite providing free health checks.
This year the Rally will be celebrating Australasian Women’s Ride Day (AWRD), with a few organised activities for our women riders, including; women riding together on organised rides, a meet & greet, women riders group photo and women riders leading the street procession. This will be led by Niki Zak, the worlds quickest and faster female drag ¼ mile drag racer. Niki will also attend the showground both days with her drag bike, display and merch.
There will be a great range of delicious food stalls to keep you satisfied and a variety of trade stalls and exhibitors.
Early Bird registration of $60 for a full Rally Pass, ends on 1 November and includes the full program of activities and entertainment at the showground from Thursday night to Saturday night, option to book guided adventure and road rides, ability to enter show & shine and access to the free town loop shuttle bus, which runs all weekend for ticketholders convenience. A Day Pass is $35. Camping is available at the showground, Rally Hub, for a flat rate of $30 per person and visitors can stay for up to 3 nights.
Walcha sits at the crossroads of two of Australia’s best rides, the Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts Way, making it a go-to destination for touring motorcyclists. The Walcha area also boasts 590kms of gravel roads for adventure riders to explore. With friendly hospitality, stunning natural surrounds and amazing rides, Walcha is a great place to ride and visit!
For more information on the rally, accommodation options and to buy tickets and merch packs, visit walchmotorcyclerally or phone the Visitor Information Centre on 02 6774 2460. Follow the event on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date.
