Springbrook National Park Brisbane | Gold Coast

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  • 5 Chris Barnes
    3 weeks ago

    Absolutely beautiful national park only 45 minutes from the Gold Coast. There are a variety of tracks, I highly recommend the Twin Falls track walked in an anti-clockwise direction.

  • 4 Aleksandra Mikata
    3 months ago

    I loved it, it is a really special place to see. But I think they need more clear info about the way people should go and the possibilities to see the waterfalls closer. This should be marked for the drivers so they can tourn. Now they have only names of the locations which means nothing to a person who doesn't know the area.

  • 5 Carlos Hernandez
    3 months ago

    ⛰️ If you choose the Warrior route, it spans 14 km and may take 3 to 6 hours. This trail is distinct as it begins at the mountain's peak, descends, and concludes with an ascent. The route is notably humid, offering opportunities to encounter spectacular animals; patience and observation are key. Enjoy breathtaking passages featuring waterfalls, navigating under massive rocks and trees. Alternatively, there's a family-friendly route for an easier experience. Best parking spot is, Google map: (Tallanbana picnic area) 40 Min from PacificFair ⛰️Excellent hiking trails ✅️ 🧹Nice and clean ✅️ 🅿️ Parking (free)✅️ 🚻 Clean toilets ✅️ 🚍 public transport ❌️ ⛺️Camping ❌️ 🛝 kid playground ❌️ 🐕‍🦺 dog park ❌️ 🍖BBQ area ❌️ 👟🥾The route can be done with sports shoes, but It is better to bring your climbing boots, since the path is usually wet and there are some muddy puddles.

  • 5 Ria Madison
    2 months ago

    This place was absolutely amazing!! I could not have asked for more. I stayed at the Springbok Lodge which was out of this wolrd, real 5* quality accommodation and food. Felt very welcomed and the guide Mlu took us through the park where we saw tons of animals from lion, elephants, cheetah, different bucks and beautiful water falls and rivers

  • 5 Andrew Ball
    a month ago

    So good, I love this area of Australia, reminiscent of blue mountains (West of Sydney) in many ways, waterfalls, amazing bush walks, awesome cafes and a gorgeous Sunday drive. Go to the natural bridge, do the twin waterfalls also up there, and make sure to see the “best of all lookout - Springbrook national park” (that’s what it’s called in google maps, and on the sign!!)

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See ancient World Heritage rainforest, discover a surprising cave and waterfall and look out across volcanic cliffs—all from the comfort of your home! Photo credit: © Queensland Government

Photo credit: © Jen Bartlett

Natural Bridge's Cave Creek restricted access area

    Why close access to the creek and creek bank?

    Safety

    • Natural Bridge has a history of serious injury and death associated with the cave and creek. This includes reports of three serious injuries from slipping on rocks since 1998 and the drowning and near drowning of two visitors in 2004.
    • Prohibiting access to Cave Creek and the creek bank will reduce the threat of injury or death due to:
      • slips and falls
      • drowning/near drowning
      • hypothermia or shock from unexpected water temperature.
    • Cave Creek lies beneath a section of potentially unstable rock face, which is predicted to send rocks into the creek if it falls. This rock face is monitored by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) staff and when required, geotechnical engineers.
    • Prohibiting access to the creek will substantially reduce the threat to visitor safety.

    Conservation

    • Entering the creek bank vegetation and swimming in the creek harms the glow-worm and microbat population as these activities affect their food. Glow-worms and microbats rely on insects for food. Insect larvae and eggs live in the silt of the creek bank and when trampled by people walking along the creek bank, are washed away during a wet season.
    • Pollution from visitors using insect repellent, sunscreen and leaving rubbish in the creek harms the insect food source of the glow-worms and microbats. Cave Creek is home to several frog species including the rare Australian marsupial frog, which may also be affected by visitor pollution.
    • Pollution from visitors is also detrimental to the water catchment.

    Map of restricted access area

    Restricted access fencing has been installed between the upper and lower bridges of Cave Creek. Swimming in the creek and access to the creek bank is prohibited—penalties apply!

    Alternative swimming locations

    An alternative for swimming near Natural Bridge is:

    • Bochow Park—a City of Gold Coast Council park, 4km north towards Nerang.
      The site offers easy access to Nerang River, electric barbecues, open space and picnic tables.

    Enforcement

    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers patrol Natural Bridge and do compliance and permit checks on commercial tours. Persons found within the restricted access area will be fined under the Nature Conservation (Protected Areas Management) Regulation 2017.

    Natural Bridge values

    Natural Bridge section of Springbrook National Park forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.

    Natural Bridge cave is geologically significant due to the erosion process involved in its formation. It contains one of Australia’s largest glow-worm colonies, attracting more than 200 visitors a night.

    Natural Bridge section has pristine subtropical rainforest, containing epiphytes, palms, tree ferns and a canopy of black bean, brushbox, giant stinging trees, strangler figs and lilly pillies. It is home to an array of rare and threatened fauna and flora, including smooth davidsonia, small-leaved hazelwood, the cascade treefrog, tusked frog, sooty owl and koala.