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Crystal Shower Falls is a 3.5km, grade 2 hike in Dorrigo National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.

Length: 3.5km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Return

Start: The Glade Picnic Area

End: The Glade Picnic Area

Location: Dorrigo National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Coffs Harbour

From state capital: 570km

Latitude: -30.372055

Longitude: 152.725463

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Hike Overview

The walk to Crystal Shower Falls might be one of the shortest waterfall walks, but it is also one of the most intriguing because you can go behind the waterfall itself. Lush rainforest towers above you on the walk to the falls and you might hear the call of rainforest birds like fruit doves.

The walk to Crystal Shower Falls offers a relaxing stroll through the beautiful Dorrigo Rainforest. Gentle hills, occasional steps but overall an easy hike.

Once you reach the falls, a suspension bridge leads to a short side track that will take you behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern.

To get to Crystal Shower Falls you'll need to take the first part of the Satinbird stroll and then join the Wonga walk, leaving from The Glade picnic area. If you are feeling energetic and want to explore the rainforest more you can carry on walking the Wonga walk.

Tips

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre - interactive display, walking maps, cafe and toilets here.
Park Entry Fees Apply
The weather at Dorrigo National Park can vary from warm to mild to cool, depending on the time of year you visit. The summer months usually have the highest rainfall.

Contributed by Miriam Tomek

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Crystal Shower Falls Walk (3.5km)

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Getting there

Crystal Shower Falls Walk (3.5km)

Travel from Sydney to Coffs Harbour. From Coffs Harbour (39km) head south along the Pacific Highway. After crossing the Bellinger River, take the Waterfall Way exit to Dorrigo via Bellingen. Turn right at Dome Road and continue for approximately 1.6km to the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre. Continue past the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre along Lyrebird Lane to the end

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Track Grade

Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

About the region

Dorrigo National Park is only an hour from Coffs Harbour and yet if feels miles away. Visit World Heritage listed rainforests on a school excursion or day trip; magnificent waterfall walks, scenic barbecue areas and excellent birdwatching opportunities await you.

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Crystal Shower Falls Walk (3.5km)