Dorrigo Rainforest birds revealed self-guided audio tour

Dorrigo National Park

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Overview

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.

Where
Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
Accessibility
Medium
Distance
1.6km
Time suggested
45min
Grade
Easy. This 15-stop tour takes place on a sealed walking track and is suitable for most ages and fitness levels.
What to
bring
Mobile phone, headphones, drinking water, hat, sunscreen, snacks
Please note
It's a good idea to download the app and tour before your visit, because there is limited mobile reception in this park.

Discovery Ranger Andrew Turbill will take you through the ancient subtropical rainforest of Dorrigo National Park where you’ll explore a natural wonderland that’s been 40 million years in the making. The evolution of the rainforest dates back to the great supercontinent of Gondwana, when Australia was still connected to Antarctica and South America.

It’s here, in these forests, that birds first began to sing and from these forests their song eventually travelled across the world. When you listen to the voices of birds along the track today you’re also hearing the ancient voice of Gondwana.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

This tour takes you past

  • Wonga walk in Dorrigo National Park. Photo credit: Owen Mowle © DPIE

    Wonga walk

    Take a walk amongst subtropical rainforest and 600-year-old trees along the Wonga walk in Dorrigo National Park, home to the Tristania and Crystal Falls.

  • A family walking along the Lyrebird Link walking track. Photo © Barbara Webster

    Lyrebird Link track

    Lyrebird link is an easy walking track in Dorrigo National Park near Coffs Harbour. It is a great spot for birdwatching and there are picnic and barbecue areas nearby.

  • Walk with the Birds boardwalk, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Jay Black © DPE

    Walk with the Birds boardwalk

    Wind through the trees on wheelchair-accessible Walk with the Birds boardwalk and spot some of the 150 bird species found in Dorrigo National Park.

  • The view from behind the waterfall towards the suspension bridge at Crystal Shower Falls walk in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

    Crystal Shower Falls walk

    Walk through lush rainforest to reach Crystal Shower Falls in Dorrigo National Park near Coffs Harbour. Enjoy spectacular views from the rocky cavern behind the waterfall.

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Local alerts

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Park info

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Dorrigo Rainforest birds revealed self-guided audio tour.

Getting there and parking

This tour begins at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, which is in the western precinct of Dorrigo National Park. To get there:

From Armidale:

  • Drive east along the Waterfall Way for approximately 90 minutes
  • Turn left into Dome Road approximately 2km after you pass through Dorrigo

From Coffs Harbour:

  • Travel south along the Pacific Highway
  • After crossing the Bellinger River, take the Waterfall Way exit to Dorrigo via Bellingen
  • Turn right at Dome Road and continue for approximately 1.6km to the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, including several designated disabled spots.

Facilities

There are toilets, picnic tables, a cafe and drinking water at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre where this tour begins.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • This tour takes place on bitumen seal pathways and wood boardwalks that are mostly flat with gentle hills. 
  • As you make your way from the Skywalk onto Lyrebird Link track, there's a moderately steep downhill ramp with handrails that leads to the rainforest floor. Assistance may be required in this area.
  • There are accessible toilets and 2 accessible parking spaces at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, where this tour begins.

Visitor centre

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