Skywalk lookout
Dorrigo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Skywalk lookout.
Getting there and parking
Skywalk lookout is in Dorrigo Rainforest Centre. To get there:
- Follow signs to Dorrigo National Park/Dorrigo Rainforest Centre from Waterfall Way (1km south of Dorrigo).
- Enter Dorrigo Rainforest Centre – you’ll find Skywalk lookout there.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, including 2 accessible parking spots.
Best times to visit
The weather at Dorrigo National Park can vary from warm to mild to cool, depending on the time of year you visit. The summer months usually have the highest rainfall.
Spring
The rainforest is alive with birdlife - walk the Lyrebird Link for a close up view.
Summer
Escape the summer heat along one of the waterfall tracks and feel the coolness envelope you.
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
There are accessible flush toilets at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)
Cafe/kiosk
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
There's step-free access to The Skywalk through Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
Outside and around the rainforest centre there's a paved path that leads to the wood boardwalk of the Skywalk. The boardwalk to the lookout platform at the end of the Skywalk is 75m long with wood handrails on either side.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
The Skywalk is easily accessible, with the following accessible features:
- Step-free access to The Skywalk through Dorrigo Rainforest Centre along paved paths and a 75m-long wood boardwalk with handrails.
- Accessible toilets and 2 accessible parking spaces at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
The nearest accessible picnic tables are next to the rainforest centre at Pademelon picnic area, 80m from Skywalk along a paved path and bitumen carpark. There's also cafe-style seating and non-accessible picnic tables at the rainforest centre.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- May to August 9am to 4pm daily. September to April 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913
- dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453
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 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