The Glade picnic area

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The Glade picnic area
The Glade picnic area
The Glade picnic area
The Glade picnic area
The Glade picnic area
The Glade picnic area
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Dorrigo National Park

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  • Elsewhere in the parkOther planned eventsUntil 29 June 2028

    Wonga Walk Access Options

    The Wonga Walk can be accessed via the Glade Picnic Area or via an additional access track. This additional access track is a 2-minute walk from the Skywalk, along Lyrebird Lane which also leads to the Glade Picnic Area and Visitor Centre.

    The additional access track is surfaced with non-slip rubber mat and is for experienced walkers. Please note that the track is steep and uneven in sections, making it unsuitable for prams, wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

About

The Glade picnic area is a great spot for barbecues and picnics. It’s set in a peaceful clearing, surrounded by amazing rainforest.

It is also now home to the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre at Maam ganiyaygamba, 'our meeting place'. Call in for park information, souvenirs and gifts 7 days a week.

The area has great facilities and offers stunning views from its elevated lookout. After a picnic lunch there are lots of walking tracks to explore, like the Crystal Shower Falls walk that starts nearby.

Besides its natural beauty, The Glade picnic area has free barbecues, as well as undercover and outdoor picnic tables. And don’t be surprised if a brush turkey or lace monitor sneaks up to join your barbecue. The Glade picnic area is also home to the park's field study centre.

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Part of Dorrigo National Park

Dorrigo National Park · North Coast

The Glade picnic area is part of Dorrigo National Park near Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast. This pretty rainforest clearing offers a great spot for a picnic or barbecue and lots of rainforest walks. Stop in at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, now at Maam ganiyaygamba.

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Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Dorrigo Rainforest Centre

02 6657 5913dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au

100 Lyrebird Lane, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW, 2453

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Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453

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Hours

Open 24 hours