Dangar Falls are an ideal place for a picnic with excellent picnic and barbecue facilities, just 2kms out of town. The small and pretty cascade falls drop into a pool where people, against the instruction of signs, jump and swim. It is possible to get down and walk along the river below the falls.

This annual event is a family friendly acoustic weekend of concerts, workshops, jamming, dancing and more. Focussing on old-time, bluegrass and folk music, the festival offers something for everyone.

Bellingen hosts a number of regular, monthly, and annual events from; artisan and growers markets, plant fairs, agricultural shows, to music and arts festivals, annual writers festival, creativity camps, and much more. There’s something for people of all walks of life. Check out what’s on now.

The Dorrigo region boasts an array of diverse vegetation, from the rocky outcrops of New England National Park to the breathtaking views of Point Lookout, there is endless days fo walking and marvelling at the natural world to be down! Scroll down for a National Parks list.

Enjoy a hearty pub meal in Dorrigo’s heritage town or travel to the beautiful Bellingen Valley for an exquisite dining experience ~ both places offer a plethora of delicious cafes and great barista coffee!

On the 1st Saturday of every month Dorrigo Community Markets is on, while every Saturday the Bellingen Growers Market offers a fine selection of fresh organic produce from the region. The Bellingen Community Market is on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Enjoy an afternoon strolling the streets of Dorrigo & Bellingen towns, visiting the trail of both second hand stores and boutique high end shopping.

The 'Made In Dorrigo' is an artisan & produce market run in the streets of the Dorrigo mountain township. The Market is is held 3 times a year, check out the website for future dates.

Our river is called Deer Park Creek and is replenished with trout every year. Whether you are fishing for trout in Deer Vale, Ebor, Freshwater Bass in and around Dorrigo or going for a coastal catch on one of the regions many beaches, you will certainly not be disappointed with the many opportunities for a great fishing experience.