Dorroughby is located in the heart of the Northern Rivers hinterland, a scenic 25 minute drive from Lismore, 20 minutes from The Channon village, 30 minutes from Bangalow, and 45 minutes from Byron Bay.
Dorroughby sits on the edge of Nightcap National Park and is home of the Dorroughby Environment Education Centre. The centre supports the teaching of environmental education in the area, in particular primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, government agencies and community groups.
On the edge of the Great Dividing Range escarpment, approximately 1000 metres above sea level, lies the small and friendly town of Dorrigo. Highlights are the drive there via Waterfall Way, one of Australia’s most scenic roads, and the nearby rainforest walks, lookout points, waterfalls, birds and wildlife.
On the east side of the town, the Dorrigo plateau drops away into the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Dorrigo National Park. To the west lies gently rolling farmland.
In the centre of the town, the pub, bakery and country stores hark back to an era of traditional, rural Australia – mixed with an influx of chic cafes, boutiques, galleries and food stores.
Visitors who are in for some action can try trout fishing, canoeing, horse riding, mountain bike riding and self-guided four wheel drive trips. Not far from Dorrigo are forests and national parks with amazing trails, waterfalls, views and wildlife.
Dingo Forest is a small New South Wales Rural Location within the local government area of Mid-Coast, it is located approximately 254 kilometres from Sydney covering an area of 87.355 square kilometres. Dingo Forest is close to Tapin Tops National Park, including Potoroo Falls. It is located in the Barrington Coast region of NSW.
Darawank is a small village area located approximately 10 kilometres north along the Lakes Way Road towards Taree where the road meets the Wallamba River. It is close to the twin towns of Forster-Tuncurry. Darawank is Aboriginal for “Dark Waters”. There is a fantastic holiday park on the rivers edge to enjoy an array of water sports.
Beer lovers and get-rich-quick enthusiasts rejoiced!
Out in the thriving Gold Rush town of Dalmorton (out on the Old Glen Innes Road via Buccarumbi) were 13 Pubs awaiting your patronage.
Update: This information is valid for the mid-to-late 1800’s and it’s quite possible that none of these pubs are open for business. History, scenery and charm, however, are still going strong
Dalmorton was once a thriving community of over 5000 people and 13 pubs during the gold rush era of the 1850s and 1860s. Today the war memorial and a road sign are all that remain of the township of Dalmorton.
Explore the spectacular scenery around Dalmorton including the Boyd River nestled among high-forested slopes and the Historic Tunnel.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has opened a camping and picnic area near the Boyd River with picnic tables, toilets, fireplaces and an information shelter.
A day out to Dalmorton will require a picnic basket, some camp chairs, a camera, and a sense of adventure. Campers need to bring their own water.
Croki on Jones Island is located just a 10 minutes north of Taree. This little gem of town is well worth a deviation from the Pacific Highway.
Croki is a lovely little rural village located right on the Manning River. Surrounded by lush dairy farms, the village has spectacular views over Oxley and Mitchell Islands to the South and the three Brother Mountains to the North.
There is a shaded picnic area with electric barbecues and toilets and a jetty to fish from.
Available accommodation options include a riverside caravan park and a large holiday cottage.
Just a short drive away are the towns of Taree, Coopernook, Harrington and Crowdy Head.
Crowdy Head, five minutes north of Harrington, is a quaint fishing village and home to the historical Crowdy Head lighthouse. Perched high on the headland, the lighthouse site provides exceptional 360 degree views across the Manning Valley and north to the Hastings Valley. This is a great spot for whale watching in migration season and is easily accessible on a sealed road.
Fishing charters and whale watching off Crowdy Head are available all year. The popular Crowdy Head Beach, patrolled during summer holidays, is edged by Crowdy Bay National Park which sweeps in a long arc from spectacular Diamond Head in the north to Crowdy Head in the south. Crowdy Head has a surf lifesaving club and an excellent boat ramp.
A variety of accommodation options are available in the area.
Crescent Head is a village characterised by the rich surfing culture that runs deep in its veins. While it may be easy-going and shoes are optional, this surf-soaked town is anything but sleepy. Prepare to be happily surprised by its many tasty cafes, coastal-chic boutiques and, of course, the near-perfect waves the village is famous for.
Corndale is located in the heart of the beautiful Northern Rivers hinterland, a scenic 30 minute drive from Lismore, 15 minutes from Bexhill Village, five minutes from Rosebank Village and 10 minutes from Nightcap National Park.
The Bangalow Cheese Company is located in Corndale. Their cheeses can be purchased at the Byron Bay and Bangalow Farmers Markets.
Corlette’s neighbourhood is home to Anchorage Port Stephens where luxury meets the sea located right on the water overlooking the marina with two restaurants and a decadent day spa. While at the neighbourhood of Salamander Bay, Oaks Pacific Blue Resort with Australia’s largest swimming pool offers rooms where you can dive right in straight from your balcony and perfect for the family or those after something more casual with fast food outlets, a shopping centre, tavern and ten pin bowling nearby.
The beautiful headland walk, following the water from Corlette beach to the Anchorage, is not to be missed. Drop in for a morning coffee or afternoon drink and, if you look up, you could be lucky enough to see local koalas along the way. You can follow the water and walk all the way into Nelson Bay. You’ll find gorgeous parks and reserves dotted along the water’s edge around the bays which are perfect for family picnics and barbecues, most with playgrounds for the kids. Or, if you prefer some exercise, there are paths and bike lanes which will take you along the water’s edge from Corlette to Salamander Bay.
Salamander Bay Square is a thriving shopping centre with Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Aldi as well as a range of speciality stores and a food court. You’ll find a range of casual food plus entertainment in the centre, with Tomaree Aquatic Centre and Toboggan Hill Park nearby.