This circuit walk in Dorrigo National Park will take you along the Sassafras Creek. The track follows the Dorrigo plateau ridgeline through lush rainforest. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaynggirr people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. The last stretch taking you to the falls. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 430 m turn right.
After another 1.1 km cross the ford.
After another 200 m cross the ford.
After another 155 m cross the ford.
After another 170 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
After another 20 m come to a shelter.
A BBQ.
The end.
The last stretch taking you to the falls.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Blackbutt Track & Link Start heading along Blackbutt Track (a walking track).
After 780 m pass the waterfall (25 m on your left).
After another 7 m come to a ford.
About 40 m past the end is "Casuarina Falls".
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Blackbutt Track & Sassafras Creek at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 790 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Casuarina Falls Circuit
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
3.1 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)