Dorrigo NSW 2453
(Pop 2 600)
Dorrigo is known as 'Australia's National Park Capital' having 14 national parks in the area with four heritage listed. It sits on a Great Dividing Range escarpment (762 m) on the Waterfall Way with Coffs Harbour 65 km east and Sydney 550 km south. Dorrigo is thought to be named after the Aboriginal word 'Dundurrigo' which means stringybark (a type of eucalypt) and European settlement began around 1840. Dorrigo markets 1st Sat ach month. Arts & Crafts Exhibition (Easter), Spring Festival (Oct).
Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historical Museum, Cudgery St: depicts the town and area's interesting history.
Various craft galleries, cafes and an historical hotel.
Accommodation:
Dorrigo has a motel, 2 hotels, 4 B&Bs, a farmstay, 3 cottages/cabins, a caravan park and a backpackers.
Visitor Information Centre, Hickory St. Tel (02) 6657 2486.
Airport:
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) just off Hogbin Dr.. Tel (02) 6648 4000. (63 km east).
Hospitals: Dorrigo District Hospital, Beech St. Tel (02) 6657 2066; Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour. Tel (02) 6656 7000. (60 km east).

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