Dangar Falls, Dorrigo

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The Dangar Falls is a cascade waterfall located across the Bielsdown River about 1.2 km (0.7 mi) north of Dorrigo in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls are small, picturesque, and are a popular photographic subject. For a short time after rain, they are quite spectacular. There is an attractive picnic spot which offers excellent views. It is possible to climb down the banks and walk along the river below the water falls.

In the past, the waterhole has been the scene of several tragic accidents. Despite warning signs from the local council, the 30-metre high falls remain a popular jumping spot for tourists. In 2012, a 19-year-old German tourist died after jumping from the falls with her friends.

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By Tony W

Dangar Falls is really a must see when in Dorrigo. An easy drive from the centre of town to the car park. The viewing platform is at the car park and you get a great view of the falls and a great...

Dangar Falls is really a must see when in Dorrigo. An easy drive from the centre of town to the car park. The viewing platform is at the car park and you get a great view of the falls and a great... more »
By TravelGirl1403

Nice waterfall in the National Park. A couple of minutes walk down to the waterfront, difficult if you have mobility issues. Cold water, many slippery stones inside so somewhat difficult access. Good.... more

Nice waterfall in the National Park. A couple of minutes walk down to the waterfront, difficult if you have mobility issues. Cold water, many slippery stones inside so somewhat difficult access. Good.... more »
By Eyekaytoo

I drove up here recently and I was lucky enough to get a free car parking space even though there were quite a few people already here. Most were at the top of the lookout where you can peer over and.... more

I drove up here recently and I was lucky enough to get a free car parking space even though there were quite a few people already here. Most were at the top of the lookout where you can peer over and.... more »

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By Laura Best

Beautiful view from the top & bottom of the falls here. Easy 100m to the top viewing platform, small playground, picnic tables & toilets here. Follow the path around to the left & down the stairs to the lower viewing platform for a different angle. Lower area only approx 500m walk from car park. Lots of stairs. 2 caravan parking bays, although our single axle van took up almost both of them pulled all the way forward... Coffee van was set up on Saturday morning in the car park.

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By Izzy Thornton

Absolutely stunning waterfalls! Amazing place to swim, water is fresh and cold, and it takes about 10 minutes to walk down to the water. Would recommend wearing water shoes as it's a bit slippery and some sharpish rocks in the water. It's definitely a must visit!!

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By Irantha Jayasekara

One of the very beautiful waterfalls I have seen. Astonishing view from the top observation deck and also there is a trail to the bottom of the fall. There are small playground for kids, picnic area and toilets near the observation deck. There was a coffee van and It was awesome in the cold autumn weather.

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By Troy Cant

Spectacular from the lookout and super easy to get to the lookout from the carpark, but if you are able, take the 10 min walk down to the falls themselves, it's a good spot with a bit of room to lay out your towel, there is a great swimming hole down the bottom and strong swimmers can swim out to under the falls, there is a rock ledge behind the falls so you can rest. Not so strong swimmers have the option of staying close to shore or following downstream for shallow waters. If you swim in the swimming hole, be sure to watch to watch out from above as the falls are popular with cliff divers.

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By R Churches

Lovely little falls with a short non wheelchair accessible track to get down near the base of the waterfall. Track and boardwalk are in very good condition. Drinking water taps, free BBQs, picnic tables and a lookout as well as a decent amount of parking and a public toilet are all available. The windchill at the parking lot is epic but towards the halfway point of the 20 minute out and back walking track the wind stops thanks to the almost rainforest like bush land.

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