Dorrigo Rainforest birds revealed self-guided audio tour
Dorrigo National Park
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
- 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.
This tour takes you past
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/immersive-stories/dorrigo-rainforest-birds-revealed-self-guided-audio-tour/local-alerts
Park info
- in Dorrigo National Park 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.
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
Visitor centre
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Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453 - May to August 9am to 4pm daily. September to April 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913