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"Bean Awakened"

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Edge of Time

Set in a turn of the century scene this is an exhibition of handmade motorcycles, handmade engines by one artist. Mark Walker over the last 25 years.... plus his found object moving sculptures. Steampunk. Vintage industrial. The setter of this scene is a metalsmith who has a studio in the gallery. Local raku ceramics & shamanic drums. Pathways from a Dorrigo based womens mystery school, along with the images of the 13 archetypes by a local artist. Check with Facebook or Instagram to see the open days of the week.

Dorrigo NSW

0.1 km away

The Oppy - Dorrigo

Shopping and Markets

The Oppy

Discover hidden treasures at The Oppy, a unique community op shop in the heart of Dorrigo. Offering an ever-changing selection of affordable clothing, furniture, homewares, books, and pre-loved goods, it's a great place for visitors to browse, find a bargain, and uncover something unexpected. Since 2018, The Oppy has been welcoming locals and travellers alike, providing a friendly shopping experience that reflects the generous community spirit of the region. Whether you're searching for a practical item, a quirky souvenir, or simply enjoy exploring local gems, a visit to The Oppy offers a chance to shop sustainably while supporting a valuable community initiative.

Dorrigo NSW

0.1 km away

Street photo Dorrigo Handmade Markets

Shopping and Markets

Dorrigo Handmade Markets

Made in Dorrigo is the premier market for the Dorrigo Plateau. It is held three times a year the main street of Dorrigo which is transformed into 'Creative Central'. There are dozens of local artists and creatives selling and handmade jewellery, fashion & accessories, groovy kids clothing, toys, photography, woodwork, arts & crafts, gourmet food, organic & homegrown produce and much much more.

Dorrigo NSW

0.1 km away

Entry Bielsdown River Walk

Natural Attractions

Bielsdown River Walk

Nestled beside the charming town of Dorrigo, the Bielsdown River Walk offers a beautifully restored riverside haven for visitors. Thanks to grant-backed efforts led by Dandarrga Landcare, over 200 native plants—from wattles and hakeas to eucalypts and casuarinas—have flourished along the riverbank, supported by careful weed control and volunteer maintenance (volunteers welcome on Thursdays!) This serene stretch of river is a peaceful escape where you might spot platypus burrows—an indication of the healthy, welcoming habitat created here. Take a seat and enjoy quiet moments birdwatching, or simply strolling the shaded path. Located just minutes from Dorrigo's town center, the walk is around 300 metres and makes a lovely addition to your day of exploring the region.

Dorrigo NSW

0.6 km away

Cascade

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Australian Bonsai Gallery

The Australian Bonsai Gallery houses a number of mature and 'in-progress' trees; some more than 100 years old, most 25 to 49 years old. Most of the bonsai have been started as cuttings or seedlings, field-grown to develop some size, then container-grown to promote a refined style and root system. The trees are large. Some are well over 120 centimeters high. Over four decades of work has gone into producing this collection.

Dorrigo NSW

0.6 km away

Dorrigo

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Dorrigo

On the edge of the Great Dividing Range escarpment, approximately 1000 metres above sea level, lies the small and friendly town of Dorrigo. Highlights are the drive there via Waterfall Way, one of Australia's most scenic roads, and the nearby rainforest walks, lookout points, waterfalls, birds and wildlife. On the east side of the town, the Dorrigo plateau drops away into the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Dorrigo National Park. To the west lies gently rolling farmland. In the centre of the town, the pub, bakery and country stores hark back to an era of traditional, rural Australia - mixed with an influx of chic cafes, boutiques, galleries and food stores. Visitors who are in for some action can try trout fishing, canoeing, horse riding, mountain bike riding and self-guided four wheel drive trips. Not far from Dorrigo are forests and national parks with amazing trails, waterfalls, views and wildlife.

Dorrigo NSW

0.9 km away

Dangar Falls

Natural Attractions

Dangar Falls

Two kilometres north of Dorrigo town centre is Dangar Falls, a beautiful 30-metre waterfall set amidst scenic agricultural and dairy farmland. There's a car park, a viewing platform, picnic tables and a walking trail that leads you to the river at the bottom of the waterfall where you can swim. A viewing platform offers a great vantage point and excellent photo opportunity of the falls. Adjoining the platform is a playground for the kids, and just a little further up the path is a paved labyrinth. Dangar Falls is signposted from Dorrigo town and is linked to the town by a 2.1-kilometre footpath. Dangar Falls boasts accessible car spaces, access to the viewing platform and viewing rails at a height suitable for seated viewing.

Dorrigo NSW

2.0 km away

Wonga Walk — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Wonga Walk

Take a walk amongst subtropical rainforest and 600-year-old trees along the Wonga walk in Dorrigo National Park, home to the Tristania and Crystal Falls. The Wonga walk delivers all the delights of the subtropical rainforest and is one of the most popular walks not only in Dorrigo National Park, but also in Australia. Tall, lush World Heritage listed rainforest provides a cool and shaded walking track. The cascading Crystal Shower Falls, 600-year-old trees, colourful fungi and interesting bird calls are just some of the sights and sounds waiting for you on this walk. There are some steeper sections along the walk, a few steps and some boulder crossings, but you can break the walk up into shorter sections. The walk starts from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, you'll need to take Lyrebird link track for 400 metres before joining the Wonga walk. Look at the Dorrigo National Park map to see all the options.

Dorrigo NSW

3.1 km away

Skywalk lookout

Natural Attractions

Skywalk lookout

Skywalk lookout offers a bird's-eye view of the surrounding landscape. Perched right on the edge of the escarpment, the views take in Bellinger Valley to the coast with deep valleys and gorges, blanketed in a rich rainforest. If birdwatching is of interest, look for regent bowerbirds, topknot pigeons and grey goshawks. Skywalk lookout is a 70 metre boardwalk that soars over the edge of the escarpment some 21m above the rainforest. Easily accessible, anyone can enjoy the panoramic views of the Rosewood rainforest basin. If you prefer a closer look, stretch your legs along Rosewood Creek walking track. The view is dominated by the double peak of McGraths Hump, also known by locals as 'old man sleeping'. There are a number of Gumbaynggirr stories about the mountain silhouette, which features the profile of a face. It commands a strong presence from wherever it's viewed. Take a virtual tour of Skywalk lookout captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Dorrigo Mountain NSW

3.1 km away

Lyrebird Link track

Natural Attractions

Lyrebird Link track

This easy, short walk from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is a great place to start your exploration of the World Heritage listed rainforests of Dorrigo National Park. The gently sloping walkway takes you into the world of Gondwana. The lush rainforest contains giant stinging trees, birds nest ferns and lawyer cane palms that use their tiny hooks to climb high into the rainforest canopy in search of sunlight. There are information panels along the way to help you find out more about the rainforest plants and animals. To increase your chances of seeing a rose-crowned fruit dove or a brightly coloured king parrot extend your walk along the Wonga walk and be sure to walk quietly and look closely.

Dorrigo Mountain NSW

3.6 km away

Walk with the Birds Boardwalk — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Walk with the Birds Boardwalk

Get high among the rainforest trees along the elevated Walk with the Birds boardwalk, in Dorrigo National Park. This fully-accessible walkway, elevated above the forest floor, offers unique forest views and close-up birdwatching opportunities, near Bellingen on the NSW North Coast. Far below, you might see brush turkeys raking litter for their nests or a lyrebird searching for insects. Among the branches, you could spot the stunning paradise riflebird with its glossy black and iridescent blue plumage, as well as fruit doves and green catbirds. Look for the information panels to learn more about the rainforest locals. Enjoy a packed lunch at The Glade picnic area, and if you’re feeling energetic, try nearby Wonga walk or Satinbird stroll. As night falls, listen for the ‘mo-poke’ call of the southern boobook owl or watch for ringtail possums emerging from their nests.

Dorrigo Mountain NSW

3.7 km away

Crystal Shower Falls Walk — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Crystal Shower Falls Walk

Walk through lush rainforest to reach Crystal Shower Falls in Dorrigo National Park near Coffs Harbour. Enjoy spectacular views from the rocky cavern behind the waterfall. The walk to Crystal Shower Falls might be one of the shortest waterfall walks, but it is also one of the most intriguing because you can go behind the waterfall itself. Lush rainforest towers above you on the walk to the falls and you might hear the call of rainforest birds like fruit doves. Once you reach the falls, a suspension bridge leads to a short side track that will take you behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern. To get to Crystal Shower Falls you’ll need to take the first part of the Satinbird stroll and then join the Wonga walk, leaving from The Glade picnic area. If you are feeling energetic and want to explore the rainforest more you can carry on walking the Wonga walk.

Dorrigo Mountain NSW

3.8 km away

The Glade picnic area

Natural Attractions

The Glade picnic area

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.

Dorrigo Mountain NSW

3.8 km away

Satinbird Stroll — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Satinbird Stroll

Visitors looking for an easy introduction to Dorrigo’s wonderful rainforest systems can’t go past Satinbird stroll, near the popular The Glade picnic area. The rainforest’s abundance of plant species, vines, epiphytes and buttressed roots are easily visible from the 600 metre sealed trail, which can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers with a little assistance. The stroll is named after the satin bowerbird renowned for its remarkable courtship ritual. Birdwatching is superb, so don’t forget to bring a pair of binoculars. You might be lucky enough to spot the stroll’s namesake or perhaps a migrating black-faced monarch between September and March. To keep the legs moving, consider connecting the stroll to Walk with the Birds boardwalk, or if you’d prefer to relax, return to the picnic area for a long lunch in the warm afternoon sun.

Dorrigo Mountain NSW

3.8 km away

Griffiths Lookout

Natural Attractions

Griffiths Lookout

Griffiths Lookout, on the other side of the Waterfall Way from Dorrigo National Park, offers some of the most superb views on the Coffs Coast. You'll enjoy breath-taking wilderness views of the Great Dividing Range unfolding before you looking south. Looking eastward, on clear days, right down to Kempsey some 100 kilometres away. Located among farms, the lookout point has an interesting interpretive display sign and picnic tables. From Waterfall Way, turn into Maynard Plans Road near the Lookout Motor Inn and, after one kilometre, you'll see a sign on the left pointing to Griffiths Lookout, which is another four kilometres along, at the end of the road.

Dorrigo NSW

4.6 km away

Blackbutt walking track

Natural Attractions

Blackbutt walking track

Watch the ever-changing landscape as you tackle Blackbutt walking track in Dorrigo National Park. This challenging hike has a couple of steep climbs that will really get your heart racing. Winding through lush rainforest, along Endiandra Creek, it follows the escarpment offering breathtaking views towards Dorrigo plateau. Don’t forget your camera because you’ll want to capture images of beautiful Callicoma and Casuarina Falls, as well as the majestic rainforest trees. Before or after your walk, enjoy the serenity of Never Never picnic area. At the end of the walk, either return the same way or take the easier option and follow Dome Road back to the carpark. Round off your visit with a tasty treat at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

Never Never NSW

7.2 km away

Never Never Picnic Area — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Never Never Picnic Area

Most visitors to Dorrigo National Park frequent The Glade picnic area, but tucked away in the gorgeous interior is a quieter alternative, just past Dorrigo Rainforest Centre. Never Never picnic area is an ideal spot for anybody wanting a spot of nature and privacy. What you’ll find is a magnificent place to picnic with a wide forest clearing and space for the kids, with tall trees offering shade on hot summer days. Bring your binoculars for birdwatching. Rufous fantails, golden whistlers, and eastern yellow robins live in the area. Never Never picnic area is a convenient base for a number of great walks including the beautiful Rosewood Creek and Red Cedar Falls walking tracks. Casuarina Falls circuit and Blackbutt walk also leave from the area. For an exhilarating challenge, try the undulating 10 kilometre trail from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre by mountain bike.

Never Never NSW

8.6 km away

Never Never picnic area

Natural Attractions

Never Never picnic area

Most visitors to Dorrigo National Park frequent The Glade picnic area, but tucked away in the gorgeous interior is a quieter alternative, just past Dorrigo Rainforest Centre. Never Never picnic area is an ideal spot for anybody wanting a spot of nature and privacy. What you'll find is a magnificent place to picnic with a wide forest clearing and space for the kids, with tall trees offering shade on hot summer days. Bring your binoculars for birdwatching. Rufous fantails, golden whistlers, and eastern yellow robins live in the area. Never Never picnic area is a convenient base for a number of great walks including the beautiful Rosewood Creek and Red Cedar Falls walking tracks. Casuarina Falls circuit and Blackbutt walk also leave from the area. For an exhilarating challenge, try the undulating 10km trail from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre by mountain bike.

Never Never NSW

8.6 km away

Slingsbys Trail and Syndicate Ridge Track — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Slingsbys Trail and Syndicate Ridge Track

Serious adventurers will love Slingsbys trail and Syndicate Ridge track, a challenging pathway across a variety of landscapes – from scenic grassy plains to a breathtaking escarpment and ancient Gondwana rainforest. The walk begins along Slingsbys trail, stretching 6.5 kilometres to Lanes lookout along gently undulating terrain that’s also suitable for mountain biking. You’ll pass through the grasslands of Killungoondie Plain, which the Gunbaynggirr People once kept clear for hunting and camping by using spot fires. Today, it makes a surprising contrast to the surrounding rainforest, thick and atmospheric. Eventually, you’ll reach high points along the escarpment, including Lanes lookout and Stony Creek lookout, with stunning scenic views on clear days across the surrounding landscape. Bring binoculars for birdwatching, but remember to look down around your feet too as Syndicate Ridge was the site of an innovative logging tramway that operated in the early twentieth century. Remnants of the back-breaking operation can still be seen around the trail. Syndicate Ridge track from the escarpment is a much steeper and more difficult trail, so hiking experience is recommended.

Megan NSW

8.7 km away

Casuarina Falls Circuit — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Casuarina Falls Circuit

Feeling energetic? Casuarina Falls circuit traces the ridgeline of the Dorrigo plateau before joining Blackbutt walking track. This delightful yet challenging walking track highlights the lush rainforests and enticing waterfalls of the NSW North Coast, near Bellingen. You’ll get tantalising glimpses of the clear blue pools and falls of Sassafras Creek before arriving at the top of Casuarina Falls. From here, take in the magnificent views to the south and gaze deep into the heart of Dorrigo National Park. It’s a great walk for nature-lovers, at any time of year. The rainforest offers a cool respite during summer, and the pools of Sassafras Creek may prove irresistible, so be sure to bring your swimmers. Along the creeks, you’ll hear the calls of the many frogs living by the creek.

Never Never NSW

8.7 km away

Red Cedar Falls Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Red Cedar Falls Walking Track

The strenuous hike to Red Cedar Falls is one of suspense, with glimpses of dramatic vistas and World Heritage-listed rainforest. The waterfall is the largest in Dorrigo National Park, accessible by Red Cedar Falls walking track. Setting out on the hike to witness the beauty of Red Cedar Falls is definitely one of the best and most rewarding things to do if you’re visiting the Coffs Harbour area. Starting at Never Never picnic area, follow Rosewood Creek walking track for 2km to the turn-off. Descending steeply for 1.2 kilometres, you’ll see towering red cedars and bangalow palms. The water plunges over the escarpment creating a mighty roar and a fine spray of mist. The scene is breathtaking. Find a place to picnic, or save your appetite for the picnic area with its wood barbecues. Enjoy some birdwatching or listen out for stuttering barred frogs. To return, retrace your steps, or swing right at the turn-off to complete the rest of Rosewood Creek walking track.

Never Never NSW

8.7 km away

Rosewood Creek Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Rosewood Creek Walking Track

Best taken in an anti-clockwise direction, the peaceful Rosewood Creek walking track loops through astonishing World Heritage-listed rainforest, waterfalls, and creeks. Beginning and ending at Never Never picnic area, it offers a moderate walk for a leisurely afternoon. You’ll pass some of the largest blackbutt and tallowwood trees you’re likely to ever see. The occasional giant stump acts as a reminder of earlier logging history in the area. You’ll also pass through coachwood, crabapple and sassafras trees on your way to Coachwood Falls. Rosewood Creek offers sparkling pools and cascading waterfalls for budding photographers. Find a shady spot on the bank for a picnic snack, or pull out some binoculars for birdwatching. In spring, the area also blooms with flowering trees such as the famous Dorrigo waratah. To extend your walk, turn at the Red Cedar Falls junction, and return via a spectacular route.

Never Never NSW

8.7 km away

People walking on Farm

Agritourism

Boss Berries

Boss Berries Blueberry Farm, located in the picturesque Dorrigo Plateau in New South Wales, offers visitors a delightful experience in a scenic, family-friendly setting. Known for its high-quality, delicious blueberries, the farm allows guests to pick their own fresh berries directly from the bush. With a focus on sustainable farming practices and a commitment to providing top-notch produce, Boss Berries is a must-visit destination for berry lovers looking to enjoy the beauty of nature while savouring sweet, fresh fruit. Their blueberries are spray free - the only thing that touches the berries is the sun, rain, birds and bugs in the orchard.

Bostobrick NSW

9.5 km away

Dorrigo National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Dorrigo National Park

Dorrigo National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, offers stunning scenery that's been millions of years in the making. The park has a range of forest environments that protect an enormous variety of animals and birds. You might spot red-necked pademelons, the vibrantly coloured wompoo fruit-dove, or the spectacular regent bowerbird. A great day trip from Coffs Harbour, you can go birdwatching, relax at scenic picnic and barbecue spots, explore secret waterfalls and rainforest walks, and be amazed by the views from the elevated walk which looks all the way from the forest to the sea. Be sure to stop in at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

Never Never NSW

10 km away

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