Dorrigo, a small town on the Waterfall Way, is
located on the Northern Tablelands, in northern
New South Wales, Australia. The town of
Dorrigo is part of the Bellingen local
government area.

Dorrigo is approximately 580 kilometres (360
mi) north of the state capital, Sydney via the
Pacific Highway, and 60 kilometres (37 mi) west
from the coastal city of Coffs Harbour. Dorrigo
is situated on the Dorrigo Plateau near the New
England Escarpment, which is part of the Great
Dividing Range. Dorrigo is 731 metres (2,398
ft) above sea level. At the 2011 Census, Dorrigo
had a population of 1,072 people.

Dangar Falls are located about 1.2 kilometres
(0.75 mi) north of Dorrigo, on the Bielsdown
River. The falls are small but picturesque, and
are a popular photographic subject. For a short
time after rain they are quite spectacular. There
is an attractive picnic spot which offers
excellent views. It is possible to climb down the
banks and walk along the river below the water
falls.