Dangar Falls
Dangar Falls | |
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![]() Dangar Falls, near Dorrigo. | |
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Location | New England, New South Wales, Australia |
Coordinates | 30°19′24″S 152°42′52″E / 30.32333°S 152.71444°ECoordinates: 30°19′24″S 152°42′52″E / 30.32333°S 152.71444°E |
Type | Cascade |
Watercourse | Bielsdown River |
The Dangar Falls is a cascade waterfall located across the Bielsdown River about 1.2 km (0.7 mi) north of Dorrigo in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.[1] The falls are small, picturesque, and are a popular photographic subject.[2] For a short time after rain, they are quite spectacular.[3] 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.
In the past, the waterhole has been the scene of several tragic accidents. Despite warning signs from the local council, the 30-metre high falls remain a popular jumping spot for tourists. In 2012, a 19-year-old German tourist died after jumping from the falls with her friends.[4][5]
See also[]
- List of waterfalls of Australia
References[]
- ^ "Dangar Falls". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ "Dangar Falls". Stevografix. Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "Dangar Falls 31.3.09". ABC Contribute. Australia. Archived from the original on 29 January 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "Public comment sought on Dangar Falls". ABC News. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Body of German tourist recovered after fatal waterfall jump". Coffs Coast Advocate. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- Waterfalls of New South Wales
- New England (New South Wales)
- Cascade waterfalls
- Waterfalls of the Waterfall Way
- New South Wales geography stubs