Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
Dorrigo National Park
Overview
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is the best place for Dorrigo National Park visitor information and school excursion visits. Book a guided tour, take the Skywalk for stunning views out to Coffs Harbour or relax in the Canopy Cafe.
- Type
- Visitor centres
- Where
- 142 Dome Road, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW, 2453 - in Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Price
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$2 Donation
- Opening times
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- Please note
- You can fill in a trip intention form and hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is the best place to get great tips and advice on planning your visit to the park, including which walking tracks will best suit your needs. You can find out about guided tours and take a look at the park heritage exhibition. The Rainforest Shop offers a great range of books, gifts, postcards and souvenirs relating to the rainforest environment. Don't forget to take a walk above the rainforest canopy along the elevated boardwalk.
And if you need a bite to eat, the award-winning Canopy Café has delicious lunches, gourmet cakes and great coffee. Alternatively, you can enjoy a picnic at the centre’s grassy picnic area, with its free electric barbecues.
Many of Dorrigo National Park’s walking tracks begin here, including the Wonga walk and the Lyrebird link track.
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Dorrigo Rainforest birds self-guided audio tour
Go on an audio tour from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre into the heart of the rainforest. As you walk, you’ll learn about the colourful personalities and unique calls of some of the park’s most prominent birds.
Operated by
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- May to August 9am to 4pm daily. September to April 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913
- dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453
Park info
- in Dorrigo National Park in the North Coast region
Dorrigo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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