Dangars Gorge reopening celebration
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
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Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dangars Gorge reopening celebration.
Getting there and parking
Dangars Gorge picnic area is in the Dangars Gorge precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there from Armidale Post Office:
- Follow Faulkner Street to the south
- Turn left onto Kentucky Street and drive for 1km
- Turn right onto Dangarsleigh Road and continue for approximately 8km
- Turn left onto Dangars Falls Road and follow the unsealed road for 10km to Dangars Gorge.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available outside of Oxley Falls National Park on a local property. NPWS staff will direct you, and a shuttle bus will be provided. Please arrive 15 to 30 mins early to allow for transfers.
Accessible parking available.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Wheelchair-users can access this area with assistance.
- Access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks.
- Paths are sealed but there are some gradual slopes and uneven ground.
- Accessible toilets are available
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits