| At a Glance – Dangar Falls & Dangars Falls | |
|---|---|
| Cost | Dangar Falls Lodge (fee applies); Dangars Gorge (free with small booking fee) |
| Location | Dangar Falls: Dorrigo, NSW; Dangars Falls: 22km SE of Armidale, NSW |
| Pet Friendly | Dangar Falls: Yes (on leash); Dangars Falls: No |
| Campfires | Dangar Falls Lodge: Yes; Dangars Gorge: Yes (conditions dependent) |
| Facilities | Dangar Falls: Picnic area, toilets, showers (fee); Dangars Falls: Toilets only |
| Vehicle Access | Dangar Falls Lodge: Big Rigs welcome; Dangars Falls: 10km dirt road |
| In Camps App | Yes – find both sites in the Camps Australia Wide App |
It is no wonder people get confused! Both these sites have camping, waterfalls and are incredibly beautiful. Only one is dog friendly. Both are on the New South Wales Waterfall Way! We paid them a visit – and we recommend you do, too!
Dangar Falls, Dorrigo
We loved our swim here! It is not often you find a waterfall so easily accessible, and within a town. Plus, dogs are allowed on a leash!
Waterfall
At just 30m high (not as high as Dangars), you can actually see the waterfall a few steps from the car park! There is a picnic area with toilets at the lookout. From there, you can choose to walk to the bottom of the falls.
Swimming
The lower pool is deep, cold and easy swimming to the falls itself.
Walking track
Just over a kilometre return, there are a few steps! But so worth it.
Where to camp?
Dangar Falls Lodge is right next door to the path and picnic area. It is pet friendly, you can have a campfire and it is a lovely spot – very handy to town. There is room for Big Rigs and fee for showers. Pets are allowed.
Dangars Falls, near Armidale
You can reach Dangars Falls just 22km south east of Armidale in the NSW New England Tablelands. There is a 10 km dirt road to Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Waterfall
This waterfall is an impressive 120m high! (Reference: NSW National Parks). Nearby Wollomombi Falls, also in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has a whopping 260m drop! Internationally, it is known as Australia’s highest waterfall, because with cascades included, the total height is 424m. However, Wallaman Falls near Ingham, Queensland has Australia’s longest single drop at 268m. (Reference Geoscience Australia: https://www.ga.gov.au/).
Swimming
The Salisbury Track boardwalks cross over the water – and have easy access to the rocks and rock pools above the falls. Of course, please watch your children closely. I’d happily come back in summer for a swim.
Walking track
We recommend the Falls Lookdown track for the better views of the waterfall itself, but do do the Gorge Lookout if time permits. It is less than 2km return – a little longer but less of a climb and less stairs than the gorge walk. The Salisbury Track will take you along to more lookouts and another waterfall! However, we have read that Mihi Falls is seasonal – so do your research before you trek the 4.5 km track there, and back!
Where to camp?
Dangars Gorge Campground is a national park site – with minimal facilities with toilets. This free camp has a small booking fee. Campfires are permitted (dependent on conditions). No pets.
A Waterfall Way roadtrip is a must do in NSW!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog to Dangar Falls or Dangars Falls?
Dogs are allowed on leash at Dangar Falls in Dorrigo, including at Dangar Falls Lodge camping area. However, pets are not permitted at Dangars Falls as it is within Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Which waterfall is higher – Dangar or Dangars?
Dangars Falls is significantly higher at 120m, while Dangar Falls is 30m high. However, Dangar Falls is much more accessible, being visible just steps from the car park.
Can you swim at both waterfall locations?
Yes, both locations offer swimming opportunities. Dangar Falls has a deep, cold lower pool with easy swimming access to the falls. Dangars Falls has rock pools above the falls accessible via the Salisbury Track boardwalks, though swimming would be best in summer.
What walking tracks are available at each site?
Dangar Falls has a return walk just over 1km with some steps leading to the bottom of the falls. Dangars Falls offers the Falls Lookdown track and Gorge Lookout (less than 2km return), plus the longer Salisbury Track at 4.5km to Mihi Falls.
Where can I camp near Dangar Falls?
Dangar Falls Lodge is right next to the path and picnic area. It is pet friendly, allows campfires, has room for Big Rigs, and charges a fee for showers. It’s very handy to Dorrigo town.
Is there camping at Dangars Falls?
Yes, Dangars Gorge Campground is the national park campsite with minimal facilities and toilets. It is a free camp with a small booking fee. Campfires are permitted depending on conditions, but no pets are allowed.
How do I access Dangars Falls?
Dangars Falls is located 22km south east of Armidale in the NSW New England Tablelands. There is a 10km dirt road to reach Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where the falls are located.
Are there other waterfalls nearby worth visiting?
Yes, Wollomombi Falls is also in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and has a whopping 260m drop. With cascades included, the total height is 424m, making it internationally known as Australia’s highest waterfall. The entire Waterfall Way is a must-do NSW roadtrip.
