85,500 stud and commercial beef cattle. Livestock produced in the Walcha district is some best in the country and local superfine wool has been acknowledged as some of the best in the world. A large modern dairy that produces approximately seven million litres of liquid milk per year for the fresh south east Queensland market was established south of the town in 2008. Some good Thoroughbred racehorses have been produced in the district including, Blue Spec (won the Melbourne Cup in record time), Kennaquhair (won Sydney Cup in record time and AJC Metropolitan Handicap), Eric and Tar Girl etc. There is a Thoroughbred stud near the town. There are also several large trucking businesses, a communications business, along with an engineering business. All regular retail services are also available in the town. Services A modern hospital was opened in 2007 to replace the old one. There is a modern Central School, a Roman Catholic primary school and a pre-school. Two full-time doctors have surgeries in the town. Aged Care-permanent and respite services are available at the Riverview Hostel. Ambulance Station with two full-time Ambulance Officers in attendance. The Shire is also serviced by the Angel 3 Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service which is based in Tamworth. Community Nurse Police Station - (3 police officers). A local Court House which is open every Thursday. State Emergency Services have a brigade in Walcha. The New South Wales Fire Brigades have a Retained fire station (No. 481) in Walcha Walcha and surrounding districts are serviced by the NSW Rural Fire Service and a Brigade of Volunteers run the local Fire Station. Walcha Home and Community Care Service Walcha Saleyards hold fortnightly sheep and cattle sales, plus large annual autumn weaner (calf) sales. Walcha Telecottage Marta's Kitchen for a healthy lunch. Attractions Natural attractions abound in the area and include the Apsley Falls located about 20 kilometres east of Walcha just off the Oxley Highway. The first drop of the Falls is about 85 metres in depth, and the second, about half a mile further on, drops around 65 metres to the bottom of the gorge. Walcha is the southern gateway to the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Werrikimbe National Park, which are registered with Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (CERRA). Composing of mainly scenic gorge country, 900 km² of it, part of it is listed on the register of World Heritage sites in recognition