Waterfall Way
Photo: Cgoodwin, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Waterfall Way is a road also known as B78 that runs east-west from the Pacific Motorway to the New England Highway at Armidale in the New England region of Australia. The route passes through some of New South Wales' most scenic countryside and has been voted the number one tourist drive in New South Wales. Seven national parks, three of which are listed as World Heritage Areas by UNESCO and form part of the Gondwana Rainforest of Australia are on or close to the route. Dorrigo National Park encompasses the waterfalls that give the route its name, although there are numerous waterfalls en route.
UnderstandThe road is sealed but relatively narrow and has a steep, 14-km winding section west of Thora. Storms and associated flash flooding have washed away sections of the roadway.
PrepareSee: Tips for road trips and Driving in Australia and above.
Get inArmidale is at the start of the Waterfall Way to Raleigh, near Coffs Harbour on the coast. Regular scheduled air services and rail transport services are available from Sydney to Armidale.
DriveThis scenic route passes through the gorge country as the tablelands drop to the coastal region.
Stay safeOvertaking opportunities may be limited along the route, especially on the Dorrigo Range - be patient and enjoy the beauty of the area!
SleepAccommodation may be obtained at Bellingen, Dorrigo, Ebor, Yaraandoo Eco-Lodge Function Centre (by prior arrangement) and in cabins in New England National Park.
EatEateries are available at Bellingen, Dorrigo, Ebor and Wollomombi village.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Waterfall Way" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Cgoodwin, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons