Red Cedar Falls walking track
Dorrigo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Red Cedar Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
8km return
Time
3hrs - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Red Cedar Falls walking track commences at Never Never picnic area.
To get to Never Never picnic area precinct of Dorrigo National Park:
- Enter Dome Road from Waterfall Way (1km south of Dorrigo) and follow it for 2km to get to Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
- Dome Road veers to the left at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre. Follow for 10km to Never Never picnic area at the end of Dome Road.
Parking
Parking is available at Never Never picnic area.
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
It's a good idea to bring your own drinking and cooking water if you’re picnicking at Never Never picnic area.
Maps and downloads
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
- 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