COOL SUMMER VISTAS
SKYWALK LOOKOUT, DORRIGO NSW
It might be the wettest place in New South Wales, but once you climb through the clouds onto the Ebor Volcano’s 18 million-year-old slopes, you’ll find magical scenes at every turn in lofty Dorrigo National Park.
World Heritage-listed and part of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Dorrigo’s shimmering waterfalls and ancient canopies are best explored on foot, but you don’t have to wander far to hang over the abyss on the park’s favourite thrill — the Skywalk.
Suspended 700m above plunging escarpment cliffs, the Skywalk Lookout showcases endless vistas that stretch from the treetops far beneath your feet to distant forested ridgelines and the faraway sea.
You won’t pay a cent to enjoy these dramatic scenes and, if the day turns chilly, you can warm up on the top trail to Crystal Shower Falls (1-hour return) or retreat to Dorrigo Rainforest Centre to sip coffee while you watch the red-necked pademelons grazing outside on The Glade.
The national park provides a cafe, picnic areas and lots of informative, artistic displays. And if your trip coincides with World Heritage Day celebrations in April, you can join free walks and talks too.
Where: Dorrigo National Park is located 60km west of Coffs Harbour via Bellingen.
Family-friendly Dorrigo Mountain Holiday Park has
