Sensing the rainforest at Dorrigo

• Meet at The Glade picnic area
• Welcome, acknowledgement of Country and safety briefing
  
• Interpretation by NPWS guide summarising the main natural and human impacts which put this ecosystem at risk
• Interpretation of rainforest features through various sensing games along the track
• Return to The Glade picnic area for lunch and bus pickup
• Farewell and depart

Please wear long pants, closed, comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Be ready for all weather conditions with a jumper and raincoat. Remember to bring extra food and water, and any necessary medications. Please bring your belongings in a backpack rather than a plastic bag.

The Glade picnic area is in the western precinct of Dorrigo National Park. To get there:

From Armidale:

• Drive east along the Waterfall Way for approximately 90 minutes
• Turn left into Dome Road approximately 2km after you pass through Dorrigo
• Continue past the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre along Lyrebird Lane to the end

From Coffs Harbour:

• Travel south along the Pacific Highway
• After crossing the Bellinger River, take the Waterfall Way exit to Dorrigo via Bellingen
• Turn right at Dome Road and continue for approximately 1.6km to the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
• Continue past the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre along Lyrebird Lane to the end

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a bitumen carpark at The Glade picnic area, at the end of Lyrebird Lane. It includes 1 accessible parking space.

• Sensing the rainforest at Dorrigo factsheet

Our rangers and guides have the technical skill and experience to assess the risks and the benefits of a variety of activities delivered as part of our learning programs.

We believe in including opportunities that allow students to learn and experience for themselves through exploration in the natural environment.

Please make your own risk assessment based on the information provided. Detailed potential risks and controls are provided for the site to assist teachers in risk management planning. Teachers and carers should be aware of, and consider the needs, abilities and medical conditions of students when visiting this site. The supervision of students remains the responsibility of the teacher. The school must ensure an adequate number of adult supervisors are present.

Disability access level - medium

Activity path includes a medium gradient timber ramp about 30 metres long, narrow sealed tracks with some uneven sections.