Facilities at Dorrigo’s Dangar Falls have undergone an extensive makeover which was opened to the public for the first time this weekend.
The million dollar upgrade includes a new viewing platform which now provides expansive views of the falls below.
The works includes new carparks and a walking track to the bottom of the iconic waterfall.
The upgrade was delayed by extensive rainfall across the region which also closed the track to tourists for several months.
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Dangar Falls, Dorrigo NSW
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Found along the enticingly named Waterfall Way are these ethereal falls. The 30m, mist shrouded Dangar Falls spills over basalt cliffs into a pool enclosed by mossy boulders. There s an elevated viewing platform or you can reach the falls via a walking trail. See visitnsw.com
Fitzroy Falls (NSW)
Plummeting dramatically into the untouched bushland of Morton National Park, Fitzroy Falls is one of NSW s grandest. Stop first at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre to learn about the local wildlife and Aboriginal culture before embarking on the short boardwalk to the 80 metre falls found in NSW s Southern Highlands. See visitnsw.com
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Dec 16, 2020 It s all calculated risk, Lachie Carracher said.
Talk about going over the edge.
Pro kayakers Lachie Carracher and Andrew Hemmerle splashed into viral fame this week by plunging down the raging Dangar Falls near Dorrigo, Australia.
(See the video below.)
The two recalled their daredevilry on the Australian talk show “Today” on Tuesday.
“It’s all calculated risk,” said Carracher, who sported wounds on his face from hitting his kayak.
Torrential rains powered the surging water, but Hemmerle also downplayed the stunt.
“It’s not that dangerous,” he said, but wouldn’t recommend the maneuver for novices.
Carracher has attempted similar thrill-seeking before at Dangar Falls.
Brave kayakers who plummeted 30metres down a raging waterfall have spoken out after they were slammed as madmen for risking their lives during the torrential downfall.
Lachie Carracher and Andre Hemmerle fell from the top of Dangar falls, 2km north of Dorrigo, on Monday as downpours lashed the region.
Despite leaving the water battered and bruised, they still claim it was completely safe. Andre Hemmerle and Lachie Carracher (pictured) fell from the top of Dangar falls, 2km north of Dorrigo, on Monday as downpours lashed the region
Mr Carracher appeared on the Today Show on Wednesday morning sporting several grazes to his face, says he has no regrets about the stunt.
Brave kayakers have made the most of torrential rain battering northern New South Wales by riding 30 metres down an overflowing waterfall.
Three men in kayaks were spotted at the top of Dangar falls, 2km north of Dorrigo, on Monday as downpours continue to lash the region.
A video posted on Facebook shows one of the sportsmen paddling over the edge of the cliff through the gushing stream, plummeting metres into the pool below. What a madman, the bystander filming says.
Three kayakers (one pictured) were spotted riding down Dangar Falls, in Dorrigo, on Monday as Northern New South Wales continues to be battered by torrential rain