Cascade National Park, National park in New South Wales, Australia
Cascade National Park is a 3,700-hectare national park in north-eastern New South Wales, about 10 km north-east of Dorrigo and 431 km north of Sydney. Subtropical rainforest grows around the settlement of Cascade, with trees such as booyong (Argyrodendron), crab apple and coachwood.
The area was once used for logging and remnants of old transport routes remain visible. These historical traces connect to a former railway line that once crossed the region.
The park surrounds the settlement of Cascade, and its name comes from that locality rather than from waterfalls. Environmental campaigns, including blockades of logging at Wild Cattle Creek, led to the park's establishment. Rainforest trees around the settlement include booyong, crab apple and coachwood.
The park lies about 10 km northeast of Dorrigo, reached via the settlement of Cascade; the surrounding forest is dense subtropical rainforest, so allow time for slow travel on approach roads. No visitor facilities are documented in the sources, so carry water, food and rain protection. Conditions are wet and shaded under the canopy.
The park is known for its network of trails connected to the Carter Fire Trail, leading to the Bobo River. These connections allow for extended exploration through dense rainforest.
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