Picnic and swimming. A great spot to launch your canoe from. Bring drinking water Read more

Bellingen Island is a hidden gem nestled along the Bellinger River just to the west of Lavenders Bridge. The Island is one of the last remnants of Lowland Subtropical Rainforest on Floodplain in the Bellinger catchment. This vegetation community is listed as an Endangered Ecological Community under the NSW Threatened Species Act The Island is home to a maternity camp of Grey Headed Flying foxes whose numbers swell to the tens of thousands seasonally. They are protected by the Commonwealth Environment... Read more

Dorrigo's renowned boardwalks make its rainforests on the edge of the Great Escarpment one of Australia's most accessible World Heritage areas. Picnic with the brush turkeys at The Glade, visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Canopy Cafe or try the waterfall tracks. Read more

The park's steep coastal foothills sustain old-growth forests providing a haven for a range of threatened species. Enjoy stunning views from the prominent Mount Yarrahapinni (498m), which is significant to the local Gumbaynggirr and Dunghutti Aboriginal peoples. Read more

This park was created in March 1999. It covers an area of 47 hectares. Office: Coffs Coast Area Read more

Start your visit to to Dorrigo National Park at the Rainforest Centre. Information officers can assist to plan your visit and select a walk that meets your needs. You will also find brochures and information on other national parks in the area. The Rainforest Shop offers a fascinating range of quality books, gifts, postcards and souvenirs relating to rainforest and the environment. Explore the 'Rainforests Revealed' display and learn about the rich natural and cultural heritage of this Gondwanan... Read more

Dorrigo's renowned boardwalks make its rainforests on the edge of the Great Escarpment one of Australia's most accessible World Heritage areas. Picnic with the brush turkeys at The Glade, visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Canopy Cafe or try the waterfall tracks. The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Skywalk are only an hour's drive west of Coffs Harbour. An interactive display guides visitors of all ages through different aspects of this World Heritage-listed rainforest, and staff can provide detailed... Read more

Trial Bay camping ground is located on the shores of Trial Bay, facing west across the bay to South West Rocks. You can view sunsets over the water from your camp site as well as watch whales swim by from June to November. The beach is 5 to 100 metres from the camp ground. Read more

Attraction - Natural Attractions, Sports and Recreation Unspoilt beaches, littoral rainforest and fascinating estuaries offer an ideal setting for family activities. Canoeing is the best way to explore Bonville and Pine Creeks, from the Sawtell boat ramp. Alternatively, you can enjoy an easy walk from Tuckers Rocks. Nearby Sawtell offers accommodation and camping in a bush setting, at Sawtell Reserve. 10 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour, from Sawtell or via Tuckers Rock Road (unsealed) from Repton,... Read more

At Copeland Tops State Conservation Area take time to explore the rare and beautiful dry rainforest, the largest accessible area in the Gloucester district. As you step over the fern covered ground and mossy rocks, you're surrounded by tall trees (strangler figs, shatterwood, yellow tulip and grey myrtle) hanging with vines. Bird's nest ferns, staghorns, elkhorns and orchids nestle amongst the rocks and in the trees. Read more