Waterfall Way

Waterfall Way runs 170 km from Raleigh, near the Pacific Highway, to Armidale on the tablelands. It goes through Bellingen, up the Dorrigo escarpment past rainforest and dairy farms, and by several big waterfalls including Dangar, Ebor and Wollomombi. It is sealed but steep and winding, and suits a relaxed weekend of short walks.

The stops

1. Start

   Raleigh

2. Town · Overnight

   Bellingen

   Markets and cafes by the river

3. Park

   Dorrigo National Park

   Skywalk over the rainforest and short walks

4. Waterfall

   Dangar Falls

   Easy roadside viewing just north of Dorrigo

5. Town

   Dorrigo

   Plateau town, good pies and a dairy history

6. Waterfall

   Ebor Falls

   Two-tier falls with viewing platforms

7. Park

   Cathedral Rock National Park

   Granite tors and boulder walks

8. Waterfall

   Wollomombi Falls

   One of Australia's highest, in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

9. Town

   Armidale

   Cool-climate university city

10. Finish

    Armidale

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Dorrigo

  Dorrigo Mountain Holiday Park · Bed and breakfasts in town

• Night 2

  Armidale

  Motels and caravan parks in town

When to go

Year round; autumn is clear, summer afternoons bring storms; winter frost on the plateau

On the road

Steep, winding climb up the Dorrigo Range; storm damage has caused lane closures before, so check Live Traffic NSW.