Cascade National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cascade National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Dorrigo:
- Head north via Hickory Street and Vine Street
- Follow the signs to Megan (14km) via Coramba Road
- Continue onto Megan–Briggsvale Road
- Turn left just before Megan Hall and continue along Megan–Briggsvale Road for another 7km before arriving at Cascade
Park entry points
- Megan-Briggsvale Road access See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Cascade National Park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cascade National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Mild conditions are great for walking, and you'll see brightly coloured fungi everywhere.
Spring
Conditions are dry and perfect for mountain biking through the forests.
Summer
The wettest time of the year and a great opportunity to see the rainforest at its best, with fungi and fruits on show.
Winter
It's cool, but rug up for walks through the misty rainforest with hardly anyone else around.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
28.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 22°C
Lowest recorded
4.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
388.2mm
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.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Cascade National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
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Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Coffs Harbour office
Nearby towns
Dorrigo (17 km)
Dorrigo is a serene country town and the gateway to Dorrigo National Park. Its close to the edge of the escarpment above the Bellingen Valley.
Bellingen (45 km)
Bellingen is a laid-back, tree-lined town with a New Age vibe. It's set in a luxuriant valley beside the Bellinger River.
Coffs Harbour (59 km)
Coffs Harbour is a coastal city on the North Coast, packed with things to do. It's surrounded by lush forests and national parks.