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Crystal Shower Falls is located inside a very beautiful rainforest. Right from the very beginning of the trail, you'll feel the difference. You'll be immersed in greenery and under plenty of shade.
The waterfall is a part of the Wonga walk which is one big loop (and contains another waterfall). So, it's worth considering if you want to do the whole track.
The waterfall itself is quite pleasant, I'd give it a 4.5/5. Once you see it you'll understand very quickly why it has 'Showers' in its name. You also get a very nice 360 view of the rainforest on the bridge.
The trail itself is mostly cement, which offers a stable footing. Going to the waterfall was almost all downhill, so it was pretty easy. However this means heading back is almost all uphill. So, you'll see other hikers struggling on...
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The hike down to the falls is stunningly beautiful! It angles down through a rain forest, then you cross a bridge which overlooks the falls. From there, you can continue down a short path which allows you to go behind the falls. We've done a lot of hiking through rain forests in Australia, and this walk (including the trail, the bridge overlook, and the falls themselves) was one of the best. We started the walk from the Glade Picnic area, conveniently located near some other short trails so you can do several walks in one afternoon. If you only have time to do one trail in Dorrigo National Park, this would be the one (it could probably be done in an hour round trip, but stopping to take photos...
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Walk behind waterfall! The walk to Crystal Shower Falls might be one of the shortest waterfall walks, but it is also one of the most intriguing because you can go behind the waterfall itself. Lush rainforest towers above you on the walk to the falls and you might hear the call of rainforest birds like fruit doves.
Once you reach the falls, a suspension bridge leads to a short side track that will take you behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern.
To get to Crystal Shower Falls you’ll need to take the first part of the Satinbird stroll and then join the Wonga walk, leaving from The Glade picnic area. If you are feeling energetic and want to explore the rainforest more you can carry on walking...
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