Dorrigo National Park

Volcanic soils derived from the outpourings of the Ebor volcano and plentiful summer and autumn rain continue to nurture the surviving Gondwana rainforests of the Dorrigo region. Rainfall average is around 2000mm, with occasional extreme rainfall events such as 1100mm in 5 days during March 2001. The Great Escarpment, rising to almost 1600 metres at Point Lookout, ensures frequent fog, mist and cloud as it forces moisture-bearing air from the ocean to rise.

Remaining remnants of the once more extensive rainforests were saved first by their inaccessibility for Clearing. Later, in 1901 they were protected for their beauty, in 1917 for their diverse flora, in 1976 for recreation, environmental and biodiversity significance, and in 1986 for their World Heritage significance. Within an hour's drive of Dorrigo are four types of rainforests within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area: subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and dry rainforest.

Wonga walk - 6.2km (loop) - Walking (medium difficulty, 2 hours 30 minutes)
The Wonga walk delivers all the delights of the subtropical rainforest and is one of the most popular walks not only in Dorrigo National Park, but also in Australia. Tall, lush World Heritage listed rainforest provides a cool and shaded walking track. The cascading Tristania and Crystal Falls, 600-year-old trees, colourful fungi and interesting bird calls are just some of the sights and sounds waiting for you on this walk.

There are some steeper sections along the walk, a few steps and some boulder crossings, but you can break the walk up into shorter sections.
To get to the Wonga walk, you'll need to take the first part of the Satinbird stroll and then join the Wonga Walk, or start with the Lyrebird Link track from the Rainforest Centre to get to the Wonga walk. Look at the Dorrigo National Park map to see all the options.
Directions: from the Glade picnic area this is a moderate 5.4 km circuit. Allow around 2hrs 30 mins. From the Rainforest Centre this is a moderate 6.2 km circuit. Allow around 2hrs 30 mins.

Source: onsite information board

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