Overview
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 Shower Falls.
- Where
- Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Distance
- 5.8km loop
- Time suggested
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- What to
bring - Drinking water, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, mobile phone, hat
- Please note
- Drop in to Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and grab a map for your walk.
- Afternoon storms in warmer months can be severe. Check the weather forecast before your walk and dress accordingly.
The Wonga walk delivers all the delights of the subtropical rainforest and is one of the most popular walks not only in Dorrigo National Park, but also in Australia.
Tall, lush World Heritage-listed rainforest provides a cool and shaded walking track and many waterfalls. The 600-year-old trees, elevated boardwalk, colourful fungi, vines, and interesting bird calls are just some of the sights and sounds waiting for you on this walk. You'll also pass the cascading beauty of Tristania Falls, and kids will love the suspension bridge at Crystal Shower Falls where you have the option to get down into a cavern and look through the veil of falling water.
Start your walk at The Glade picnic area. There are some steeper sections along the way, a few steps and some boulder crossings, but you can break the walk up into shorter sections.
Check your Dorrigo National Park map to see all the walk options or take a virtual tour of Wonga walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Also see
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Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is Maam ganiyaygamba, 'our meeting place', for Dorrigo National Park visitor information and school excursions. Book a guided tour or relax under the trees at The Glade picnic area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
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