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Dorrigo Rainforest birds revealed self-guided audio tour

Dorrigo National Park

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Overview

Go on a self-guided audio tour through Dorrigo Rainforest and discover some of the interesting birds that call this place home. As you follow the track, you'll learn about the quirky habits, colourful personalities and unique calls of some of the park’s most prominent birds.

Where
Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
Distance
1.6km
Time suggested
45min
Grade
Easy. This 15-stop tour takes place on a sealed walking track and is suitable for most ages and fitness levels.
What to
bring
Mobile phone, headphones, drinking water, hat, sunscreen, snacks
Please note
It's a good idea to download the app and tour before your visit, because there is limited mobile reception in this park.

Discovery Ranger Andrew Turbill will take you through the ancient subtropical rainforest of Dorrigo National Park where you’ll explore a natural wonderland that’s been 40 million years in the making. The evolution of the rainforest dates back to the great supercontinent of Gondwana, when Australia was still connected to Antarctica and South America.

It’s here, in these forests, that birds first began to sing and from these forests their song eventually travelled across the world. When you listen to the voices of birds along the track today you’re also hearing the ancient voice of Gondwana.

Download the tour before you go

Before your visit, download the free NSW National Parks mobile app.

Download on the App Store    Get it on Google Play

  • Search for Dorrigo National Park in the app
  • Go to the Immersive Story section and click 'Start story' to download the tour
2 visitors and a guide on Wonga walk in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Jay Black © DPE
 2 visitors and a guide on Wonga walk in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Jay Black © DPE

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

This tour takes you past

  • Wonga walk in Dorrigo National Park. Photo credit: Owen Mowle © DPIE

    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.

  • A family walking along the Lyrebird Link walking track. Photo © Barbara Webster

    Lyrebird Link track

    Lyrebird link is an easy walking track in Dorrigo National Park near Coffs Harbour. It is a great spot for birdwatching and there are picnic and barbecue areas nearby.

  • Walk with the Birds boardwalk, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Jay Black © DPE

    Walk with the Birds boardwalk

    Wind through the trees on wheelchair-accessible Walk with the Birds boardwalk and spot some of the 150 bird species found in Dorrigo National Park.

  • The view from behind the waterfall towards the suspension bridge at Crystal Shower Falls walk in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

    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.