Dandahra Falls walking track

Where

Gibraltar Range National Park in North Coast, Country NSW

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Distance

5km return

Time suggested

3 - 4hrs

Grade

Grade 5

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, hat, clothes for all weather conditions, sunscreen, insect repellent

Please note

• Ticks and leeches are common in this area. They can cause allergic reactions and other health issues. 
• To avoid getting bitten, apply insect repellent containing DEET and wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and a hat.
• If bitten by a tick, remove it as soon as possible.
• The best time to see Dandahra Falls is after periods of rain.

Dandahra Falls walking track is a challenging 5km (3.5 hours) return trek, but it's worth the effort to see Little Dandahra Creek cascade off a cliff. This is an ideal outing if you're an experienced bushwalker staying at Mulligans campground or looking for an adventurous day trip from Grafton or Glenn Innes.

Your trek starts on the easy and delightfully varied Murrumbooee walk, then continues along a challenging side track. After a hard scramble over difficult terrain you'll descend to a natural viewing area. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a snack and feast your eyes on Dandahra Falls, dropping off the escarpment in a series of cascades and pools into the valley below.

Breathtaking views aren't the only highlight; animal lovers will find plenty more to enjoy here. Keep an eye out for eastern spinebills and other honeyeaters feeding on nectar from tall flower spikes of ancient grass trees. If you're lucky you may also spot a parma wallaby, a tiny marsupial once believed extinct, in areas with thick scrub.

Spring's a great time to visit to see vivid wildflowers, including the Gibraltar Range waratah, bloom across the rainforest. In summer early morning bushwalks followed by refreshing creek dips are the perfect way to beat the heat.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info