Best things to do in the Waterfall Way
These are the 15 best things to do in Armidale, for a fun start to your New England/Waterfall Way adventure! We’ll tell you about all the best spots in Armidale - the heritage buildings, the winery and the galleries you must see, as well as plenty of incredible waterfalls and hikes within a close distance of the city.
This is the ultimate guide to the Waterfall Way, with 18 stops for a truly memorable road trip! We’ll tell you about all the must-dos; the huge waterfalls, stunning hiking trails and swimming spots, as well as lots of hidden gems.
New England National Park has some fabulous walks and yet you very rarely see anyone on the trails! With gloriously mossy Antarctic beech forest, amazing mountain views and a couple of stunning waterfalls, there’s enough to keep you busy for days. We walked every day trail in the park and have detailed each one in this guide.
Dorrigo has some of the most spectacular waterfalls in NSW. We’re sharing the best of the waterfalls, from the ones you can swim in to those along epic rainforest hikes. We’ve even letting you in on one that hides a night time secret. We’ve visited every waterfall in Dorrigo, so you can be sure you won’t miss a thing!
The Lyrebird Track is the quietest walk in New England National Park, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in beauty. With both eucalypt and rainforest, as well as some great mountain views, there’s a lot to see on this pretty trail. You’ll also be serenaded by countless lyrebirds along the way. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
Combining the Wrights Lookout Track and the Cascades Trail makes one of the best walks in New England National Park - especially if you do it at sunrise. We will tell you everything you need to know, including how difficult the walk is and how to navigate what can be a difficult trail to follow.
The Eagles Nest Walking Track is one of the most beautiful walks in NSW. With incredibly atmospheric moss covered trees, hundreds of ferns and gorgeous rainforest and mountain views, this short walk has it all. Here’s everything you need to know about the trail, including difficulty and logistics.
Tea Tree Falls is a wild and beautiful waterfall in New England National Park. It’s one of the lesser visited falls along the Waterfall Way and lies off an unmarked trail. The falls and the walking track through a spectacular mossy forest is one of the easiest adventures in the park. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty and how to find the waterfall.
Dorrigo National Park contains some of the most magnificent forest on earth. As well as ancient rainforest, you’ll also find some of Australia’s most beautiful waterfalls, and many spectacular wild swimming holes. There are walks for all abilities and we hiked each trail to bring you this guide on all of Dorrigo National Parks walks, ranked.
Dorrigo is often only viewed as a short stop on a trip along the Waterfall Way, but that doesn’t do justice to the incredible things to do there. From some of Australia’s most jaw dropping waterfalls, to ancient rainforest to secret glow worm colonies, it’s an outdoor lovers paradise! Here’s all the things you can do in Dorrigo, including hidden gems you won’t find anywhere else on the internet.
The Cathedral Rock Summit Walk is a fantastic hike to an incredible viewpoint. What starts off as a normal bush track soon turns into an adventurous scramble as you problem solve your way to the top. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the track including difficulty and what it’s like to head up there for sunset.
The Rosewood Creek Circuit is a beautiful walk through the rainforest in Dorrigo National Park. You’ll pass many spectacular turquoise swimming holes and have the chance to make a detour to the tallest waterfall in the park. Here’s what to expect, including difficult and where to find the un-signposted wild swimming spots.
A detailed guide to the lookouts and walks around Dangars Falls. We’ll tell you which you should visit, which you should skip, and the second waterfall that you may not have heard about! We’re also sharing the best time to visit, how to get there and all the inside info to make the most of your trip.
If you’re a lover of wild swimming there is no better place in Dorrigo National Park than the bottom of Red Cedar Falls. This majestic waterfall cascades down the mountainside into a deep pool which is perfect for a refreshing dip - as long as the flow isn’t too strong! This guide is everything you need to know including the quickest route and how difficult the access is.
The Wonga Walk is one of the most spectacular trails in NSW. Not only do you walk through a magical ancient rainforest, you’ll also visit two spectacular waterfalls. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail, including difficulty, and a big secret that no one tells you about Crystal Shower Falls.
Apsley Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in NSW. The two tier waterfall cascades into a dramatic gorge and can be viewed from a number of different lookouts across two walking trails. We’re sharing the best lookouts you don’t want to miss, as well as the ones you can skip.
Everything you need to know about visiting Crystal Shower Falls, including a secret we discovered that even the Parks NSW Visitor Centre didn’t know about! We’ll reveal all, including the Crystal Shower Falls Walk, the best way to avoid the crowds, the top photo spots and why this is one of the best walks in the whole of NSW.
Wollomombi Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls along the Waterfall Way, and in fact the whole of NSW. It cascades into a deep gorge, with a second waterfall running just behind it. There are many viewpoints but not are all created equal. We’re sharing the ones you should definitely visit, as well as the duds that can definitely be skipped.
The bohemian town of Bellingen is on the doorstep of many of the best things to do in NSW. With incredible wild swimming spots, majestic waterfalls, ancient rainforest and fabulous cafes and restaurants, it’s the perfect holiday destination. We’re sharing all the best things to do in Bellingen including hidden gems.