DESTINATION: Dorrigo

This North Coast timber town lies 40km west of Coffs Harbour. Dorrigo is a relaxed and friendly town set amidst majestic scenery.

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Dorrigo has 3 licensed clubs: the RSL and Bowling Club in Hickory St, and the Golf Club off Whiskey Creek Rd. All welcome visitors. Local artists display their work at the Art Place, an art gallery in Cudgery St. The Art of the Country, a craft gallery, is next door. Don Dorrigo Museum is run by the local historical society. Located in Myrtle St, it is open Tuesday, Friday, Sunday and all school holidays 11am-3pm. Griffith Lookout is probably the district's best view; looking over the mountains, out to sea and as far as Kempsey and Armidale. To reach it, turn off at the Waterfall Way, near Dorrigo Mountain Resort.

Nearby attractions

Dorrigo NP is a World Heritage-listed rainforest park located a few kilometres south-east. At the Rainforest Centre visitors will find a shop, exhibition and cafe. Don't miss the Skywalk, a tree-top canopy walk and lookout platform hanging over the edge of the escarpment. There are 3 other national parks nearby; New England, Guy Fawkes River and Cathedral Rock.

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Region: North Coast NSW

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