About this place
What to expect
The Glade picnic area is a great spot for barbecues and picnics. It’s set in a peaceful clearing, surrounded by amazing rainforest. It is also now home to the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre at Maam ganiyaygamba, 'our meeting place'. Call in for park information, souvenirs and gifts 7 days a week. The area has great facilities and offers stunning views from its elevated lookout. After a picnic lunch there are lots of walking tracks to explore, like the Crystal Shower Falls walk that starts nearby. Besides its natural beauty, The Glade picnic area has free barbecues, as well as undercover and outdoor picnic tables. And don’t be surprised if a brush turkey or lace monitor sneaks up to join your barbecue. The Glade picnic area is also home to the park's field study centre.