Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Crystal Shower Falls walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3.2km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Quality of path
Formed track
Gradient
Short steep hills: The track descends 120m in elevation over the 1.6km to the falls, with an uphill return.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are 12 steps to get behind the falls. There are no steps to reach the suspension bridge to view the falls.
Getting there and parking
Crystal Shower Falls walk starts at The Glade picnic area 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
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 2.6km to The Glade picnic area.
Parking
Parking is available at The Glade picnic area, including 2 accessible parking spots.
Best times to visit
The weather at Dorrigo National Park can vary from warm to mild to cool, depending on the time of year you visit. The summer months usually have the highest rainfall.
Spring
The rainforest is alive with birdlife - wander along the Walk with the Birds Boardwalk for a close-up view.
Summer
Escape the summer heat along one of the waterfall tracks and feel the coolness envelope you.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- June to August 9am to 3.30pm daily. September to May 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913
- dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 100 Lyrebird Lane, 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.
Visitor centre
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Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
100 Lyrebird Lane, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW, 2453 - June to August 9am to 3.30pm daily. September to May 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913