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The Dorrigo region is RV Friendly
We offer several alternatives for the RV and
Caravan enthusiast with 3 sites to choose from:
Dangar Falls Lodge & Camping
2km along Coramba Road adjacent to Dangar Falls.
Ph: 02 6657 2131 or 0428 308 968
Dorrigo Mountain Resort Caravan Park
3991 Waterfall Way Dorrigo.
Cabins, caravan park & camping Ph: 02 6657 2564
Dorrigo Showground
4180 Waterfall Way (entrance on Rosewood Street/
Tyringham Road). Cost: $10/night (96 hours limit)
self-contained only, toilets available, pets on a lead
allowed. Ph: 02 6657 1373
Dorrigo sits on top of the range only a half hour scenic
drive along the Waterfall Way from Bellingen, one hour from
Coffs Harbour, and one and a half hours from Armidale or
Grafton in New South Wales.
The Waterfall Way drive is rated one of the most scenic in
NSW. Waterfall Way lives up to its name as we have many
spectacular waterfalls in the area along with World Heritage
National Parks with viewing platforms and picnic amenities.
The rainforests in Dorrigo National Park are part of the
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area; the
most extensive strip of diverse rainforest anywhere on earth.
The World Heritage Area is a direct window into the past and
the future, providing a link to the ancient pre-human world
and a stunning and irreplaceable record of life on our planet.
You can explore the rainforest on one of the many walking
tracks, like the Lyrebird Link that leaves from the Rainforest
Centre.
For the active visitor making Dorrigo their destination
there is much to choose from, including trout fishing, heartpumping white water rafting, canoeing, pack horse riding,
camping, canyoning/abseiling, four wheel driving, bush
walking, and self-drive scenic tours. Quality facilities are also
available for golf, tennis, squash and bowling activities.
Dorrigo is also the venue for the ever popular Dorrigo Folk
& Bluegrass Festival in October in each year, The Dorrigo
Show in November, as well as our unique Made in Dorrigo
Street Market held three times per year and many other
regular events.
Dorrigo is blessed with rich volcanic soil producing high
quality grass fed beef, milk, potatoes, broccoli and avocados.
The township has a village heritage feel, well-appointed
with hotels, RSL, Cafés, Supermarkets, mechanics, and
many unique shops to choose from including a distillery,
a blacksmith , arts and craft, sweet shop, antique store,
jewellery, farm produce, Real-estate agencies and more. The
majority are owner operator or managed giving you that
personal experience when wandering around.
There is plenty to do whilst you are here:
Dorrigo National Park, Dome Road, Dorrigo: Skywalk
viewing platform, walking trails, BBQ & picnic facilities,
cafe, Rainforest Centre. More information is available here.
Griffiths Lookout, Mountaintop Road, Dorrigo: Spectacular
view from the drive-in lookout.
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Dangar Falls, Coramba Road, Dorrigo (pictured): Viewing
platform, undercover gas BBQs, picnic tables, toilets, disabled
toilet, labyrinth and walking track.
Ebor Falls, Waterfall Way, Ebor: Viewing platform, picnic
tables, walking track. More information is available here.
Point Lookout, Point Lookout Road, Ebor: cabins, covered
BBQ areas, picnic tables, walking tracks, viewing platforms.
More information is available here.
L.P. Dutton Trout Hatchery, Point Lookout Road, Ebor:
Information, tours & Go Fishing NSW days are held a few
times a year so it is best to contact them directly on 02 6775
9139 or more information is available here.
Cathedral Rock National Park, Guyra-Ebor Road, Ebor:
Camping, birdwatching, hiking, picnic tables, BBQs, toilets,
BYO water. Check Dorrigo.com for more information.
Discover
Dorrigo
DORRIGO RAINFOREST CENTRE
• World Heritage rainforest
• Spectacular Skywalk
• Waterfalls and wildlife
• Information and gift shop
• Just one hour’s drive
from Coffs Harbour.
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Open daily 9am to 4:30pm
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
02 6657 5913
Canopy Cafe 02 6657 1541
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
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