Springbrook National Park Visitor Guide
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From lookouts short walks and long walks, lots of waterfalls and a visit to the Springbrook plateau is not to be missed. on the escarpment edge behold breathtaking other interesting features. views of the stunning landscapes. The Twin Falls circuit is my favourite walk at Take a short stroll to Canyon lookout where superb Springbrook. You move through montane heath views—of Twin and Rainbow falls, the sheer walls of Visit for a day, camp for the weekend or stay for a into rainforest, pass behind two waterfalls and see The Canyon and the ocean beyond—allow you to witness the week—with four unique sections there is so much interesting rock formations and stunning views. power and beauty of Mother Nature. to discover in this national park! Ranger Tanya Visit Gauriemabah—place of stories, at the old schoolhouse, and discover the many tales of Springbrook. Enter the old play shed and step into the playground of the past. Take a short walk along Buliya-buliya jagun boardwalk , look and listen for the many little birds along your way to the lookout. Enjoy a picnic surrounded by subtropical rainforest at Gwongorella, Tallanbana, and Goomoolahra picnic areas. The 200m return Goomoolahra Falls lookout track starts at the picnic area and provides stunning views from two lookouts. Takakeei inns specpectaculaul rrv viewe s EnjE joyy aap picnicnicc ata froroom Beste off AlA lll lookookoutut. Goomoolahahhrar picpii nicninic arrea.ea MaxMaximeimimme CoC quaqquuardd © TEQEQ Ligigghtch capta ureerr© © QlQ d Govt Explore Natural Bridge Discover lush subtropical rainforest, towering hoop pine trees and the magnificent natural rock arch and waterfall PitP ch youyoyoourrt tentent atat The Settlettl menmem t campammpingg area.eaa.. that make this area famous. LigLigghtch captpturerr© © QlQlddG Govt On the Natural Bridge circuit , walk beneath a closed canopy of tall, twisted strangler figs, cross Cave Creek and head into the arched cave where the waterfall plunges through the roof. Stand in the shadow of giant hoop pines— Noisysy pitp ta Lightccaptapptpturereerr© © QlQ d Govt their ancestors grew during the Jurassic Age when dinosaurs roamed. Look for colourful wompoo fruit-doves, noisy pittas Look in wonder at Antarctic beech trees on the Best of All and leaf-tailed geckoes that call this watery haven home. lookout track . These ancient giants, once widespread SouS thet ern lealel f-tftailaiaillede gecgecko Swimming is not permitted at Natural Bridge, but you can © Ryany Francanancisis across the continent, are one of our remaining links with the cool off in the freshwater pools at the nearby council-run prehistoric forests of Gondwana. Pass boulders and trees Bochow Park. covered with lichen and moss to reach a spectacular view of Linger longer Explore by night Mount Warning and the ocean on the horizon. Treat yourself to a stay at one of the mountain’s deluxe Enter the cave at night and stand beneath a galaxy of chalets or log cabins with cascades trickling peacefully Walk through an open eucalypt forest of New England ash, tiny green glow-worm lights. Visit on your own or book a through the forest outside your door. Or stretch out under a cycads and colourful wildflowers on the Purling Brook Falls commercially-operated glow-worm eco tour. circuit . Descend into the gorge and feel the water spray starry sky, camping in the national park at The Settlement Remember—bright lights can harm or kill glow-worms on your face as you stand on a suspension bridge in front of camping area and wake to the songs of superb fairy-wrens so please don’t shine torchlight directly on them or use the falls. Extend your walk with a rewarding additional 2km and Lewin’s honeyeaters. Pitch a tent beside your car or flash photography. return trek to the Warringa Pool or for a shorter walk, just bring your campervan—toilets, drinking water and a visit the two lookouts perched on the cliff edge overlooking cooking shelter with free electric barbecues are provided. Follow the road signs to Natural Bridge, not your the falls. Organise your camping permit online at qld.gov.au/Camping GPS, to ensure you end up at the right spot! Enjoy a forest adventure on the Twin Falls circuit as you before you go. Ranger Glenn twist beneath rocky overhangs, behind waterfalls and along cliffs adorned with ferns and lilies. Stand beneath giant pink- barked brushbox trees towering overhead. Similar trees have been radiocarbon-dated at 1,500 years—making them the oldest carbon-dated trees on Australia’s mainland! Are you up for a physical challenge? Then trek the Warrie circuit to the ‘Meeting of the Waters’, where all watercourses draining The Canyon meet. Admire the red rosette stalks of giant spear lilies growing at the base of Goomoolahra Falls before descending into the mossy green depths of the rainforest. Remember what goes down must come up, so be prepared for a steep climb back up the gorge! 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Enjoy a shady picnic and see eastern water dragons sunning themselves on the rocks and spiny crayfish For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com patrolling the crystal clear pools. or destinationgoldcoast.com This brochure is also available online VieV w of Numim nbanbb h Vallala ey. at qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures © TEQE Locality map Tamborine Oxenford Explore Numinbah Village Have a horseriding adventure to remember in the secluded Tamborine Mountain Southport valley nestled between Springbrook and Lamington national Nerang parks. Horseriding is only allowed on specific forest trails, Surfers Paradise check the website qld.gov.au/Springbrook for details. Canungra Advancetown Broadbeach LooL koutsts on thet Mudgeeraba Burleigh CaCascacaddese traackck proovidvi e Numinbah Heads sceenicn viv ewswss of CuC rrumbinnC Creek. 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