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McDirtys walking track

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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View of the landscape of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo © Rob Cleary

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Threlfall walking track sign, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo © Rob Cleary

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Threlfall walking track

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Gravel path crossing a bridge over a stream and stretching into a misty forest of tall trees. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Dangars Falls walking track

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Dangars Main Falls lookout, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Josh Smith © DPE

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Dangars Main Falls lookout

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2 people resting at a picnic table at Blue Hole picnic area. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE

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Blue Hole picnic area

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Picnic table at Dangars Falls picnic area in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo credit: Barbara Webster © DPIE

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Dangars Falls picnic area

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View from Gara Gorge lookout down into the gorge, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Credit: David Waugh © David Waugh

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Gara Gorge lookout

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Threlfall pinic area entrance, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

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Threlfall picnic area

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Dangars Falls View lookout, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Josh Smith © DPE

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Dangars Falls View lookout

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A group of people sit around a glowing campfire next to a hut beneath starry skies. Photo credit: Benny Littlejohn © Primal Adventures

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Oxley Wild Rivers guided hiking adventures

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View past trees and bushes to a waterfall plume cascading down a steep and rugged cliff. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Dangars Gorge lookout

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View of a river coursing through a dry and rocky landscape in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Dangars River View lookout

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View of a steep rockwall set in a rugged bushland landscape of ridges and ravines. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Dangars Rockwall lookout 1

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View of waterfall plunging into a gorge next to a steep cliff wall of dark-coloured rock. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Dangars Rockwall lookout 2

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View of a man in an orange jacket standing on a wood viewing platform looking over a rugged landscape of gorges and ridges. Photo credit: Rob Cleary © DPIE

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McDirtys lookout

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View of wild bushland growing on a landscape of rugged and rocky ridges and gorges. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Mihi lookout

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View of Dangars Falls cascading down a steep cliff face into a pool within a deep gorge. Photo credit: Josh Armitage © DPIE

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Dangars Falls lookdown

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Misty Creek Lookout, Guy Fawkes River National Park. Photo: Barbara Webster/NSW Government

Itinerary

Itinerary: World Heritage wild wonders

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • A group of friends sitting at a picnic table with their tent in the background at Dangars Gorge campground, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: John Smith © DPE

    Dangars Gorge campground

    Dangars Gorge campground offers a tranquil bush setting with a range of walks, wilderness and waterfalls in the scenic New England overlooking the Great Escarpment.

Nearby parks

  • Adults and children walking on suspension bridge Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: John Smith © DPIE

    Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

    Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale, spoils you with World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, dramatic gorges and magnificent waterfalls. It’s perfect for walking, camping, bike or horse riding, and fishing.

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Google Street View Trekker

Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Get a bird's eye view of these incredible landscapes before setting off on your own adventure.

Google Trekker at Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: J Spencer/OEH.
McDirtys walking track

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.

  • 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.

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