The Apsley River flows through some of the most spectacular wilderness country on the eastern edge of the New England Tablelands in northern New South Wales, carving its way through the dramatic gorge country of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Narrower and shallower than the nearby Macleay River, the Apsley is characterized by a smaller catchment area, which means water levels can vary considerably depending on seasonal rainfall. The river winds through a landscape of rugged gorge wilderness, with frequent gravel races, boulders, and clear water that reflects the remote and largely undisturbed nature of this remarkable waterway. The Apsley eventually joins the Macleay River system, with the confluence sitting within one of the most scenic stretches of river in the region.