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Dorrigo

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Dorrigo

Dorrigo is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Bellingen, 37km from Waterfall Way.

Dorrigo is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 1,150, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Dorrigo sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dorrigo to your route.

About Dorrigo

Dorrigo, a small town on the Waterfall Way, is located on the Northern Tablelands, in northern New South Wales, Australia. The town is part of Bellingen local government area. It is approximately 580 kilometres (360 mi) north of the state capital, Sydney via the Pacific Highway, and 64 kilometres (40 mi) west from the

Read more coastal city of Coffs Harbour. The town is situated on the Dorrigo Plateau near the New England Escarpment, which is part of the Great Dividing Range. Dorrigo is 731 metres (2,398 ft) above sea level. At the 2021 census, Dorrigo had a population of 1,046 people.

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Where is Dorrigo located?

Dorrigo is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -30.3411 latitude, 152.7139 longitude.

What is the population of Dorrigo?

Dorrigo has a population of approximately 1,150 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,150
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-30.3411, 152.7139

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Dorrigo

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Dangar Falls

A broad 30-metre curtain of water on the Bielsdown River just outside Dorrigo, with a lookout metres from the car park on the Waterfall Way. Full-flow after rain and lit by morning sun.

2 km · about 5 min drive

famous road

Waterfall Way

A 185 km ribbon of road climbing from Coffs Harbour's coast to the New England tableland past Dorrigo's rainforest skywalk and a string of waterfalls including Ebor Falls.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Dorrigo

  • 37 kmWaterfall WayA 185 km ribbon of road climbing from Coffs Harbour's coast to the New England tableland past Dorrigo's rainforest skywalk and a string of waterfalls including Ebor Falls.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dorrigo.

Bellingen

🇦🇺 Australia

22 km awayPop. 3,804

Bonville

🇦🇺 Australia

33 km awayPop. 2,535

Urunga

🇦🇺 Australia

34 km awayPop. 3,077

Boambee

🇦🇺 Australia

34 km awayPop. 1,629

North Boambee Valley

🇦🇺 Australia

34 km awayPop. 2,042

Boambee East

🇦🇺 Australia

34 km awayPop. 5,068

Toormina

🇦🇺 Australia

36 km awayPop. 6,210

Bowraville

🇦🇺 Australia

37 km awayPop. 1,098

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