The Gondwana Rainforests, which include the most extensive area of subtropical rainforests in the world tell a story older than time itself. Queensland’s official website says: “Before humans, before the dinosaurs, even before Australia, there was Gondwanaland.” If you need more reason to explore this ancient and expansive part of the country, a new multi-day walk is coming to the rainforests and it’s set to rival the Daintree region. The state government is putting nearly $60 million towards the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk.
Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk
Spanning 46 kilometers, the trail will run through the remarkable Gondwana Rainforest on the state’s mid-north coast and feature curved walkways that will go through the rainforest offering unbeatable views of the World Heritage site.
Along with the walking track, visitors can expect walker’s hut precincts, new camping areas, three suspension bridges and a new Rainforest Centre. A highlight of the Rainforest Centre will be a hanging boardwalk overlooking the World Heritage rainforest where the walk will commence.
The Dorrigo project will combine two new nature-based attractions namely the the visitor centre and the elevated multi-day walkway. The new visitor centre and walkway promise a world-class rainforest experience and enhanced access to walking tracks. Environmental and cultural assessments are currently underway with construction expected to commence in 2024, pending approvals.
The Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk is one of many exciting projects under the NSW government’s vision. Also on the horizon are new ferry wharves and a potential New York-style highline for Circular Quay. Read more about it here. Additionally, the government has announced plans for a 91-kilometer continuous waterfront pathway which will link the Opera House and Parramatta.
Read more about the multi-day walk coming to the Gondwana rainforests here.