56 Australian Geographic
Dorrigo National Park
Getting there
Dorrigo NP is a six-hour drive north of
Sydney, or five-and-a-half hours south
from Brisbane, and is the starting point
for your Waterfall Way exploration of
the Gondwana Rainforest Area of
Australia. While no accommodation is available in the
park, you can stay in the nearby town of Dorrigo.Where to stay(^5) Gibraltar House – sleeps 7
(^6) Mulligans Campground – 15 sites
(^7) Boundary Falls Campground – 6 sites
(^8) Bellbird Campground – 15 sites
Washpool/Gibraltar R ange
national parks
More information/bookings:
nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/gondwana-25;
1300 072 757; download the NSW National Parks app
When
to visit:
year-
round
When
to visit:
spring and
summer
Spring The forest is brimming with life in spring,
from fields of vibrant wildflowers to animals galore.
The dense forest is the ideal hiding place for reptiles –
be very quiet and patient in order to catch a glimpse – while
the canopy is a veritable cacophony of birds: look for white-
throated tree creepers, rufous fantails and powerful owls.
Summer Escape the sweltering seasonal heat and
immerse yourself in the cool air and vibrant greens
of the Antarctic beech rainforests covered in moss.
Enjoy a picnic and walk under the canopy, and then cool off
with a dip in one of the creeks that flow through the parks and
eddy in natural pools.
Autumn Enjoy the fresh-air walking during the
day and cosy nights by the campfire during these
cooler months.
Winter Wildflowers attract a smorgasbord of native
birds, including Lewin’s honeyeaters and eastern
spinebills. Discover the spectacular icicles and frozen
rock faces along creeks, particularly at Weeping Rock (New
England NP), and enjoy having the parks largely to yourself.
Visit New England NP in spring for its profusion of
wildfl owers, including these golden everlastings, its eucalypt
forests and ancient rainforest.
Where to stay
(^1) The Residence – sleeps 8
(^2) The Chalet – sleeps 5
(^3) Toms Cabin – sleeps 8
(^4) Thungutti Campground – 20 sites
The multi-tiered drop of Ebor Falls is just minutes
drive off Waterfall Way in the farming hamlet of Ebor,
roughly 50km west of Dorrigo NP.
NPWS Ranger Team
Leader Nerida Holznagel in
Gibraltar Range NP.
New England National Park
When
to visit:
year-
round