It is located in the picturesque Yarrowitch River Valley on the Oxley Highway 48 kilometres east of Walcha.

They camped overnight on the eastern side of the River, before traversing the steep, rugged terrain and almost impenetrable scrub on their way to Port Macquarie.

The name, Yarrowitch, was probably derived from the English place name Yarrow, although there is an Aboriginal word 'Yarrawee', said to mean 'gum tree growing in water'.

As well as these farming crops, cattle and sheep grazing and Australian Red Cedar cutting were the main sources of income.

Yarrowitch settlement was connected to 240 volt electricity in 1962, although many outlying areas such as Kangaroo Flat were still unconnected.

Most of Werrikimbe Park is protected under the World Heritage list, which recognises places of outstanding importance across the planet.

The National Park is home to the rare mammal, the Hastings River Mouse, considered to be in imminent danger of extinction.