Dorrigo National Park
Overview
Dorrigo National Park is 1 hour from Coffs Harbour yet if feels worlds away. Visit this World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest on a day trip or school excursion, for breathtaking waterfall walks, picnic spots and excellent birdwatching.
Read more about Dorrigo National Park
Dorrigo National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, offers stunning scenery that's been millions of years in the making. The park has a range of forest environments that protect an enormous variety of animals and birds. You might spot red-necked pademelons, the vibrantly coloured wompoo fruit-dove, or the spectacular regent bowerbird.
A great day trip from Coffs Harbour, you can go birdwatching, relax at scenic picnic and barbecue spots, explore secret waterfalls and rainforest walks, and be amazed by the views from the elevated walk which looks all the way from the forest to the sea. Be sure to stop in at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Canopy Cafe.
Highlights in this park
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Dorrigo Rainforest birds revealed self-guided audio tour
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Things to do:
Dorrigo Rainforest birds revealed self-guided audio tour
Go on a self-guided audio tour through Dorrigo Rainforest and discover some of the interesting birds that call this place home. As you follow the track, you'll learn about the quirky habits, colourful personalities and unique calls of some of the park’s most prominent birds.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Dorrigo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
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Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Coffs Harbour office
In this park:
Things to do (23)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (10)
- Cafes and kiosks (1)
- Cycling (1)
- Environmental appreciation/study (1)
- Photography (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (4)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sightseeing (12)
- Surfing (1)
- Swimming (1)
- Visitor centres (1)
- Walking (13)
- Waterfalls (10)