Is Waterfall Way Dorrigo open?

Dorrigo National Park is open daily (except Christmas Day) 9am to 4.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

How long does it take to do Waterfall Way?

You could cover Waterfall Way scenic drive in about 2.5 hours, but with so many amazing stops along the way, it could take you all day. Starting at Coffs Harbour, the scenic drive traverses 5 national parks and winds through lush rainforest, waterfalls, open woodlands and farmland as you approach Armidale.

Can you swim at Waterfall Way?

Take a dip in the sublime Dangar Falls It’s not surprising when you catch your first glimpse. Not only is the waterfall wide and dramatic, but it cascades into a huge swimming hole. Although you can swim in other nearby waterfalls, none have a pool anything like Dangar. It’s big, it’s deep and it’s very easy to access.

Where does Waterfall Way start and end?

Waterfall Way is the gateway to some of the country’s most impressive waterfalls and national parks. It stretches 185km from the coast, at the exit from the Pacific Highway near Urunga (20mins drive south of Coffs Harbour) to Armidale in the west.

Is Waterfall Way Open 2021?

Waterfall Way remains closed between Dorrigo Mountain and Thora due to a landslip. Giinagay Way remains closed between Warrell Creek and Nambucca Heads due to flooding. Solitary Islands Road remains closed between Blackadder Road and Coral Street at Corindi Beach due to flooding.

Is Wakehurst Parkway open now?

Avoid the area if you can and use Warringah Road and Condamine Street alternative. Traffic is heavy in the area so allow plenty of time. Bruce Glover and 36 others like this. Update: Wakehurst Parkway is now open to southbound traffic, but traffic is still heavy so allow plenty of time.

Is the waterfall way suitable for motorhomes?

Caravans do use this road, much to the frustration of regular travellers because there are few passing lanes between Urunga and Armidale. Going West up the Dorrigo Mountain (about 13km) is a steep pull but doable, while going east down the Dorrigo Mountain should be handled with caution due to corners and steepness.

Is the Waterfall Way road open?

Is Waterfall Way currently open?

Waterfall Way has reopened to one lane at the recent Thora landslip. A section of the road has been widened and temporary retaining structures are in place. Works crews will continue to monitor the area and carry out any necessary work. Please observe speed limits and drive to conditions.

Is Waterfall Way open today?

Is Clyde Mountain open now?

Kings Hwy, Clyde Mt closure, Natural Disaster Recovery work. Transport for NSW will remove approximately 400 high risk trees under full road closure of the Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain. The closures will be in place from Tuesday 31 August 2021 to early December 2021, weather permitting.

How do I get to Dorrigo National Park?

All the practical information you need to know about Dorrigo National Park. From Armidale, drive east along the Waterfall Way for about 90 minutes. You’ll see the park turnoff on the left, about 2km past Dorrigo. Travel south along the Pacific Highway, cross the Bellinger River and take the Waterfall Way exit to Dorrigo via Bellingen.

What are the best waterfalls in Dorrigo?

We’ll start with the big one, Red Cedar Falls is the tallest waterfall in Dorrigo and it’s an absolute jaw-dropper. When I rounded the corner and saw it for the first time, I couldn’t believe how spectacular it was.

What’s there to do in Dorrigo?

Enjoy spectacular views from the rocky cavern behind the waterfall. Remember to check the weather before you go because it can change quickly. Crystal Shower Falls walk is a short but stunning waterfall walk in Dorrigo that takes you behind the waterfall itself. It’s easily combined with Walk with the Birds boardwalk.

Is the drive from Armidale to Dorrigo worth it?

If you’re driving from Armidale to Dorrigo you pass the turn off for Ebor Falls and it’s well worth stopping. Ebor Falls is incredible and its upper and lower falls are quite different from each other. The upper falls are really wide and can be viewed from a path which is less than a one minute walk from the car park.