Walk with the Birds boardwalk

Where

Dorrigo National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Easy

Distance

0.56km loop

Time suggested

15 - 30min

Grade

Grade 2

Opening times

Walk with the Birds boardwalk is open 5am-10pm daily.

What to
bring

Drinking water, sunscreen, hat

Get high among the rainforest trees along the elevated Walk with the Birds boardwalk, in Dorrigo National Park. This fully-accessible walkway, elevated above the forest floor, offers unique forest views and close-up birdwatching opportunities, near Bellingen on the NSW North Coast.

Far below, you might see brush turkeys raking litter for their nests or a lyrebird searching for insects. Among the branches, you could spot the stunning paradise riflebird with its glossy black and iridescent blue plumage, as well as fruit doves and green catbirds. Look for the information panels to learn more about the rainforest locals.

As night falls, listen for the ‘mo-poke’ call of the southern boobook owl or watch for ringtail possums emerging from their nests.

This route starts from The Glade picnic area, and follows Satinbird stroll around 200m to the boardwalk, before looping back to the picnic area. If you’re feeling energetic, you can also reach the boardwalk from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, around 1km along Lyrebird Link and Wonga walk.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info