Dorrigo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dorrigo National Park showing views, mountains and forests
Dorrigo
Dorrigo
Dorrigo
Dorrigo

Nestled between the Great Dividing Range escarpment and Coffs Coast, this cosy town sits on the edge of ancient rainforests, rolling farmland and misty waterfalls.

Enjoy spectacular national parks, wild rivers and primeval forests on your visit to Dorrigo, a small town in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Experience Dorrigo’s varied landscape of UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforests and pristine waterways when you hike, kayak or ride a bike through the nature reserves. Tour around Dorrigo’s lush pastures and taste artisanal cheeses and fresh local produce from the region’s farms.

Plan an adventure to suit your tastes. Take a breathtaking scenic drive along Waterfall Way and stop off at various lookout points highlighting the majesty of the Northern Tablelands’ waterfalls, such as Dangar Falls and the Crystal Shower Falls. Travel east to see the Dorrigo Plateau plunging into the Gondwana rainforests in Dorrigo National ParkOpens in a new window. These ancient forests have remained unchanged for millennia and can be explored via interpretive walking trails. Read the national park’s informative signs to learn about the pristine ecology of this world-renowned rainforest. Hike along the network of trails or take a self-guided tour with a mountain bike or four-wheel drive.

Spot wildlife, learn about local Aboriginal heritage or check out the natural beauty of Junuy Juluum National Park. Join a tour around the forest-fringed plateau by riding on horseback. The town’s creeks and rivers are exciting destinations for kayaking and fishing. You might hook rainbow and brown trout in the pristine waters.

In the town center check out cafés and restaurants serving regional delights or enjoy traditional fare at the local pub and bakery.

Dorrigo is a 1-hour drive west from the coastal hub of Coffs Harbour. The town has a range of accommodations, including rainforest retreats. Spring and summer are the best times to visit Dorrigo’s magnificent rainforests. Plan a fantastic hinterland escape to Dorrigo on the edge of Coffs Coast.

Lookout Mountain Retreat
Lookout Mountain Retreat
3 out of 5
15 Maynards Plains Road, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW
The price is AU$162 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$162
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dorrigo Mountain. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Wonga Walk Trailhead and Crystal Shower ...
9/10 Wonderful! (244 reviews)
"Lack of bar options and assistance"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Lookout Mountain Retreat
The Lodge Bellingen
The Lodge Bellingen
3.5 out of 5
1381 Waterfall Way, Bellingen, NSW
The price is AU$254 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$254
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Bellingen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hammond & Wheatley Emporium and Lavenders ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
"We loved everything about this property."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

The Lodge Bellingen
The Belfry Guesthouse
The Belfry Guesthouse
2 out of 5
2 Short Street, Bellingen, NSW
The price is AU$105 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$105
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Bellingen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Hammond & Wheatley Emporium and Bellingen Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Reception was friendly, helpful, welcoming. Bedroom and bathroom were spotless. Location was excellent. Thanks Dale."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

The Belfry Guesthouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Friday Creek Retreat
Friday Creek Retreat
4 out of 5
267 Fridays Creek Road, Upper Orara, NSW
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly cottage in Upper Orara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bonville Golf Resort and ...
Quiet retreat into mountains
"Peaceful and secluded, take your food with you! Very comfortable. Lovely pool which we didn’t use due to the storm! Fantastic views and opportunity to relax and visit national parks including walking in the rain forest!"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Friday Creek Retreat
Casuarina Cottage - walk to town - Mountain views.
Casuarina Cottage - walk to town - Mountain views.
Bellingen
Stay at this cottage in Bellingen. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lavenders Bridge Park and Hammond & Wheatley Emporium ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Home away from home
"Very clean, well looked after, home-away-from-home with lots of kitchen utensils, an iron, a supply of milk and tea/coffee, lovely outlook of trees, carport, clothes lines, ceiling fans and aircon, flowers in every room. Loved it."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Casuarina Cottage - walk to town - Mountain views.
Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire
Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire
Raleigh
Stay at this apartment in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Raleigh Winery and Urunga Tidal Pool are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
Quiet & Clean
"We had a lovely stay as two adults and our daughter. The property was exactly as advertised and suited our needs perfectly. Janene very generously gave us beautiful bananas from their crop. Sounds of nature were the only noises we heard which was lovely. Great stay!"

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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