Dangars Falls walking track
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dangars Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.6km return
Time
30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills: The walk has moderate slopes mixed with steeper flights of steps.
Quality of path
Well-formed track: The walk is 1.5m-wide with sections of sealed bitumen and sections that are elevated metal grille boardwalk.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are around 65 metal grille steps along the walk:
- Most of the steps are in sets of 4 or 5
- There are some longer flights of steps as you near the main falls lookout.
- There are no steps along the first 200m of the walk that takes you from Dangar Falls picnic area to River View lookout.
Accessible options
The first 200m of the walk from Dangars Falls picnic area to River View lookout is sealed bitumen and step-free. This part of the walk is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Getting there and parking
Dangars Falls walking track is in the Dangars Gorge area of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there from Armidale:
- Drive on Dangarsleigh Road for about 8km.
- Turn left on Dangars Falls Road (unsealed road) and drive for almost 11km.
- Park at Dangars Falls picnic area, where the walking track starts.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in bitumen carparks at Dangars Falls picnic area where this walk begins.
Facilities
- There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.
- Accessible toilets and picnic facilities are available at Dangar Falls picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- The first 200m of the Dangars Falls walk from Dangars Falls picnic area to River View lookout is 1.5m-wide, sealed bitumen and step-free. This part of the walk is accessible wheelchairs, prams and people with reduced mobility.
- After River View lookout, there are around 65 metal grille steps, most in sets of 4 or 5, with some longer flights as you near the main falls lookout.
- There are accessible toilets at Dangars Falls picnic area where this walk begins.
Prohibited
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
- Armidale office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
- 02 6738 9100
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits