Dangar Falls

Dangar Falls
Dangar Falls
	Dangar Falls, near Dorrigo.
Location	New England, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates	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.^[4]

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.^[5]^[6] In January 2024, a man died after jumping from the top of the falls.^[7]

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.
^ "Dangar Falls, Dorrigo NSW, Swimming Hole". Pioneer Walks. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
^ "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.
^ Aubrey, Kate; Farrow-Smith, Elloise (28 January 2024). "Diver dies at Dangar Falls on NSW north coast". ABC News. Retrieved 28 January 2024.