Wauchope is a town in the Mid North Coast region
of New South Wales, Australia. Wauchope is within
the boundaries of the Port Macquarie-Hastings
Council area. Wauchope is inland on the Hastings
River and the Oxley Highway 19 km west of Port
Macquarie. Wauchope is 406 km north of the state
capital Sydney.
Wauchope has also played an important role in
the Hastings Valley dairy industry. Wauchope's
economy was traditionally based on the timber
industry. Wauchope and its surrounding villages
and farms are becoming known for gourmet
produce, including cheeses, wines and organic
fruits and vegetables.