
Mountain Top Rest Area


Mountain Top Rest Area
About this rest area
Mountain Top Rest Area, located near the captivating Dorrigo National Park on the Waterfall Way, offers travellers a picturesque day rest space, and occasionally accommodates overnight stays. Just a short distance from Dorrigo town, it presents an opportunity to disconnect and explore the local beauty. For a longer stay, Roses Park at Thora down the mountain is recommended. Experience the authentic local fauna with the occasional wild chickens and bush turkeys making an appearance from the rainforest nearby.
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Mountain Top Rest Area•Waterfall Way, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW, 2453
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Waterfall Way
Dorrigo Mountain, NSW 2453
Mountain Top Rest Area

