Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
Dorrigo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
Getting there and parking
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre 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 in a large carpark at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, including 2 accessible parking spaces.
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
Toilets
There are accessible flush toilets at the rainforest centre, including a change facility for parents and carers.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are accessible picnic tables at both the front and the back of the rainforest centre.
Cafe/kiosk
Carpark
Drinking water
Wireless internet
- Wireless internet (free)
Step-free access
- There's step-free access from the carpark to the rainforest centre along a paved pathway.
- Inside the rainforest centre, the area is flat and step-free, with easy access to Canopy Cafe, the Skywalk and facilities like toilets and picnic tables.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
- Step-free main entrance to the building
- Step-free access to restaurant/cafe
Accessible doorways
There's a large automatic sliding door at the entrance to the rainforest centre.
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with a backrest at the front of the rainforest centre.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has step-free access from the carpark to the main entrance of the building along a paved pathway.
The rainforest centre is flat inside, with step-free access to all areas including Canopy Cafe and the Skywalk.
There are:
- 2 accessible parking spaces in the carpark
- Accessible toilets, including a change facility for parents and carers
- Accessible picnic tables
- Bench seats for resting
- A wheelchair is available for free use
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