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‘Meenyahgu Yugambeh Dhagun ‘Jagun’ Welcome to Yugambeh country Venture into the Gold Coast Hinterland and discover moss-laden rainforests, cool cascading streams and a treasury of wildlife. Witness magnificent waterfalls tumbling into the depths of The Canyon as you weave behind the shimmering watery curtains. Enter rocky caves sculpted from the rugged remains of a once-active volcano, sparkling with glow-worm luminescence. Blissful calls of Albert’s lyrebird ring out as you wander past twisted ancient Antarctic beech trees, imagining a time when this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area abounded with these and other primitive species. Feel like you are on top of the world on the escarpment edge and behold breathtaking views of the world around you. Discover all that Springbrook has to offer on a day trip or holiday to all four unique sections of the park. Springbrook National Park has so many special places to visit. There are easily-accessible lookouts, short walks and long walks, lots of waterfalls and interesting features. The Twin Falls circuit is my favourite walk at Springbrook. You move through montane heath into rainforest, pass behind two waterfalls and see interesting rock formations and stunning views. Ranger Tanya

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©State of Queensland 2016. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. BP0033 October 2016. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources.

The essential packlist• Mobile phone—keep in mind that reception may

be poor in places.• First-aid kit.• Warm clothing—the plateau can be up to five

degrees cooler than the lowland.• Untreated, clean-milled firewood for wood

barbecues as firewood cannot be collected from the park.

• Drinking water or sterilisation tablets—safe drinking water is not provided in the park.

N

Oxenford

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Southport

SurfersParadise

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Mt Cougal

New South Wales

Beechmont

Canungra

Green Mountains(O’Reilly)

Murwillumbah 27 km

LamingtonNational

Park

BinnaBurra

NaturalBridge

Park

SpringbrookNational

Locality map

Springbrookplateau

NuminbahCurrumbin

Coolangatta

Mt Tamborine

48kmScale0

Tamborine Village

Advancetown

Explore Natural BridgeDiscover lush subtropical rainforest, prehistoric pine trees and the magnificent natural rock arch and waterfall that make this area famous.

Duck beneath a closed canopy of palm fronds, across Cave Creek and into the arched cave to witness the waterfall plunging from above on the Natural Bridge circuit 8. Stand in awe of giant hoop pines emerging through the thick greenery—these are ‘living dinosaurs’ from the Jurassic Age. Look for colourful wompoo fruit-doves, noisy pittas and leaf-tailed geckoes that call this watery haven home. Cool off in the freshwater pools at nearby Forest Park picnic area or Bochow Park.

Explore Mount CougalJourney into the wilderness beneath the commanding twin peaks of Mount Cougal and you’ll discover tranquil rockpools, rushing cascades and dense cool rainforest perfect for a relaxed family day out.

Palm groves, strangler figs and twisted vines welcome you into this enchanting sanctuary—perfect respite on a hot summer day. Venture back in time exploring the remains of an old bush sawmill on the Cascades track 9 or watch emerald-green sacred kingfishers flying past the lookout along the creek line. See eastern water dragons and spiny crayfish bathing in crystal clear pools. Be surprised by a warm welcome from land mullets during lunch at the picnic tables.

Explore NuminbahHave a horseriding adventure to remember in the secluded valley nestled between Springbrook and Lamington national parks.

Savour fresh country air on a ride through rugged mountain forest peppered with ghostly-white flooded gums; with tall silky oaks and rich red bottlebrush trees decorating the edges of rock-strewn creeks. Take the kids and explore the rocky river bed along the Nerang River then settle down for a scenic forest barbecue at Forest Park picnic area. You may be lucky to see platypus swimming in waterholes and dappled-grey koalas swaying precariously in the forks of gum trees above.

Explore by nightFeel a sense of wonder entering this magical cave at night beneath a galaxy of tiny green glow-worm lights and luminous fungi. Visit on your own or book a privately-operated glow-worm eco tour. Remember—bright lights can harm or kill glow-worms so please don’t shine torchlight directly on them.

Follow the road signs to Natural Bridge, not your GPS,

to ensure you end up at the right spot! Ranger Glenn

Photos (far left): © Scott Viney; (left): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Adventure safelyMake your visit to Springbrook memorable for all the

right reasons.

• Take care near cliff edges.• Never dive or jump into creeks or pools as it may be

shallow or hide submerged objects.• Stay on the tracks.• Use insect repellent for ticks and leeches.• Let somebody know where you are going, when you plan

to return and what to do if you’re late or lost.• Leave plenty of time to reach your destination and always

keep your walking party together. Never start long walks after midday.

Emergency!Call Triple zero (000).

Tread softlyTo help maintain this pristine environment try to leave no

trace of your visit. It’s easy—here’s how:

• Rubbish—pack it in, pack it out. Take all rubbish (including food scraps, cigarette butts and sanitary and hygiene items) with you.

• Do the frogs and forests a favour—wash your boots at the pathogen control stations and help stop the spread of harmful organisms.

• Be frog friendly—please don’t disturb or remove rocks or trample vegetation near creeks.

• Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

Behold a small pocket of Antarctic beech trees (right) on the Best of All lookout track. These ancient giants, once widespread across the continent, are one of our remaining links with the prehistoric forests of Gondawana.

Photos (above): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt.

Springbrook National Park

Discovery guide

Maxim

e Coquard © Q

ld Govt.

Photo (front cover): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.Photo (this page): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Connect with Queensland National Parks

Visit us online at queenslandnationalparks.com.au/springbrook

Book your camp site at qld.gov.au/camping

Like us at facebook.com/qldnationalparks

Follow us on Instagram @QldParks and tag #QldParks to share with us.

For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com or visitgoldcoast.com.au

Experience spectacularly

‘Meenyahgu Yugambeh Dhagun ‘Jagun’

Welcome to Yugambeh country

Venture into the Gold Coast Hinterland and discover moss-laden rainforests, cool cascading streams and a treasury of wildlife.

Witness magnificent waterfalls tumbling into the depths

of The Canyon as you weave behind the shimmering

watery curtains. Enter rocky caves sculpted from the rugged

remains of a once-active volcano, sparkling with glow-worm

luminescence.

Blissful calls of Albert’s lyrebird ring out as you wander past

twisted ancient Antarctic beech trees, imagining a time

when this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage

Area abounded with these and other primitive species. Feel

like you are on top of the world on the escarpment edge and

behold breathtaking views of the world around you.

Discover all that Springbrook has to offer on a day trip

or holiday to all four unique sections of the park.

Springbrook National Park has so many special places to

visit. There are easily-accessible lookouts, short walks and

long walks, lots of waterfalls and interesting features.

The Twin Falls circuit is my favourite walk at Springbrook.

You move through montane heath into rainforest, pass

behind two waterfalls and see interesting rock formations

and stunning views.

Ranger Tanya

Explore Springbrook Plateau

Feel like a challenge? For more spectacular views, thundering waterfalls and amazing scenery take on the 54km Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

Visit Springbrook’s magnificent summit and be thrilled by thundering waterfalls, sheer cliffs and rock clefts, and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding ranges and coastline. Witness the power of Mother Nature on a short stroll to Canyon lookout 1 and Wunburra lookout 2 . Soak in superb views of Little Nerang Dam catchment and Mount Cougal, Twin and Rainbow Falls, the sheer walls of The Canyon and the ocean beyond, all shaped by millions of years of weathering.

Be greeted by ancient gnarled Antarctic beech trees on the Best of All lookout track 3 . Pass boulders and trees covered with lichen and moss to reach a spectacular view of Mount Warning—the lava plug centre of the extinct Tweed Shield volcano.

Walk through an open eucalypt forest of New England ash, cycad fans and colourful wildflowers on the Purling Brook Falls circuit 4 . Descend into the gorge and feel the spray on your face as you stand on a suspension bridge in front of the falls. For a shorter walk, visit the two lookouts perched on the cliff edge overlooking the falls.

Twist beneath rocky overhangs behind waterfalls and cliffs adorned with ferns and lilies, on a forest adventure along the Twin Falls circuit 6 . Feel humbled as you stand beneath giant pink-barked brushbox trees towering overhead—similar trees have been radiocarbon-dated at 1500 years, making them the oldest carbon-dated trees on Australia’s mainland. Be amazed by the acrobatic display of a peregrine falcon from Wedge Bluff lookout.

Are you up for a physical challenge? Trek the Warrie circuit 7 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!

Sample the local fare at a quaint cafe or enjoy a scenic picnic in the company of wildlife. Visit the heritage-listed visitor information centre—once Springbrook’s first schoolhouse—to see artefacts from the early European settlers of Springbrook.

Linger longerTreat yourself to a stay at one of the mountain’s deluxe chalets or log cabins; with cascades trickling peacefully through the forest outside your door. Or stretch out under a starry sky, camping in the national park at The Settlement camping area and wake refreshed to the songs of superb fairy-wrens and Lewin’s honeyeaters. Pitch a tent beside your car or bring your campervan—toilets, drinking water and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues are provided for your enjoyment.

Organise your camping permit online at qld.gov.au/camping before you go.

Photos: (far left and inset): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (left and above): Adam Creed © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; (below): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.

©State of Queensland 2016. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. BP0033 October 2016. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources.

The essential packlist• Mobile phone—keep in mind that reception may

be poor in places.• First-aid kit.• Warm clothing—the plateau can be up to five

degrees cooler than the lowland.• Untreated, clean-milled firewood for wood

barbecues as firewood cannot be collected from the park.

• Drinking water or sterilisation tablets—safe drinking water is not provided in the park.

N

Oxenford

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Southport

SurfersParadise

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Mt Cougal

New South Wales

Beechmont

Canungra

Green Mountains(O’Reilly)

Murwillumbah 27 km

LamingtonNational

Park

BinnaBurra

NaturalBridge

Park

SpringbrookNational

Locality map

Springbrookplateau

NuminbahCurrumbin

Coolangatta

Mt Tamborine

48kmScale0

Tamborine Village

Advancetown

Explore Natural BridgeDiscover lush subtropical rainforest, prehistoric pine trees and the magnificent natural rock arch and waterfall that make this area famous.

Duck beneath a closed canopy of palm fronds, across Cave Creek and into the arched cave to witness the waterfall plunging from above on the Natural Bridge circuit 8. Stand in awe of giant hoop pines emerging through the thick greenery—these are ‘living dinosaurs’ from the Jurassic Age. Look for colourful wompoo fruit-doves, noisy pittas and leaf-tailed geckoes that call this watery haven home. Cool off in the freshwater pools at nearby Forest Park picnic area or Bochow Park.

Explore Mount CougalJourney into the wilderness beneath the commanding twin peaks of Mount Cougal and you’ll discover tranquil rockpools, rushing cascades and dense cool rainforest perfect for a relaxed family day out.

Palm groves, strangler figs and twisted vines welcome you into this enchanting sanctuary—perfect respite on a hot summer day. Venture back in time exploring the remains of an old bush sawmill on the Cascades track 9 or watch emerald-green sacred kingfishers flying past the lookout along the creek line. See eastern water dragons and spiny crayfish bathing in crystal clear pools. Be surprised by a warm welcome from land mullets during lunch at the picnic tables.

Explore NuminbahHave a horseriding adventure to remember in the secluded valley nestled between Springbrook and Lamington national parks.

Savour fresh country air on a ride through rugged mountain forest peppered with ghostly-white flooded gums; with tall silky oaks and rich red bottlebrush trees decorating the edges of rock-strewn creeks. Take the kids and explore the rocky river bed along the Nerang River then settle down for a scenic forest barbecue at Forest Park picnic area. You may be lucky to see platypus swimming in waterholes and dappled-grey koalas swaying precariously in the forks of gum trees above.

Explore by nightFeel a sense of wonder entering this magical cave at night beneath a galaxy of tiny green glow-worm lights and luminous fungi. Visit on your own or book a privately-operated glow-worm eco tour. Remember—bright lights can harm or kill glow-worms so please don’t shine torchlight directly on them.

Follow the road signs to Natural Bridge, not your GPS,

to ensure you end up at the right spot! Ranger Glenn

Photos (far left): © Scott Viney; (left): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Adventure safelyMake your visit to Springbrook memorable for all the

right reasons.

• Take care near cliff edges.• Never dive or jump into creeks or pools as it may be

shallow or hide submerged objects.• Stay on the tracks.• Use insect repellent for ticks and leeches.• Let somebody know where you are going, when you plan

to return and what to do if you’re late or lost.• Leave plenty of time to reach your destination and always

keep your walking party together. Never start long walks after midday.

Emergency!Call Triple zero (000).

Tread softlyTo help maintain this pristine environment try to leave no

trace of your visit. It’s easy—here’s how:

• Rubbish—pack it in, pack it out. Take all rubbish (including food scraps, cigarette butts and sanitary and hygiene items) with you.

• Do the frogs and forests a favour—wash your boots at the pathogen control stations and help stop the spread of harmful organisms.

• Be frog friendly—please don’t disturb or remove rocks or trample vegetation near creeks.

• Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

Behold a small pocket of Antarctic beech trees (right) on the Best of All lookout track. These ancient giants, once widespread across the continent, are one of our remaining links with the prehistoric forests of Gondawana.

Photos (above): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt.

Springbrook National Park

Discovery guide

Maxim

e Coquard © Q

ld Govt.

Photo (front cover): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.Photo (this page): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Connect with Queensland National Parks

Visit us online at queenslandnationalparks.com.au/springbrook

Book your camp site at qld.gov.au/camping

Like us at facebook.com/qldnationalparks

Follow us on Instagram @QldParks and tag #QldParks to share with us.

For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com or visitgoldcoast.com.au

Experience spectacularly

‘Meenyahgu Yugambeh Dhagun ‘Jagun’

Welcome to Yugambeh country

Venture into the Gold Coast Hinterland and discover moss-laden rainforests, cool cascading streams and a treasury of wildlife.

Witness magnificent waterfalls tumbling into the depths

of The Canyon as you weave behind the shimmering

watery curtains. Enter rocky caves sculpted from the rugged

remains of a once-active volcano, sparkling with glow-worm

luminescence.

Blissful calls of Albert’s lyrebird ring out as you wander past

twisted ancient Antarctic beech trees, imagining a time

when this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage

Area abounded with these and other primitive species. Feel

like you are on top of the world on the escarpment edge and

behold breathtaking views of the world around you.

Discover all that Springbrook has to offer on a day trip

or holiday to all four unique sections of the park.

Springbrook National Park has so many special places to

visit. There are easily-accessible lookouts, short walks and

long walks, lots of waterfalls and interesting features.

The Twin Falls circuit is my favourite walk at Springbrook.

You move through montane heath into rainforest, pass

behind two waterfalls and see interesting rock formations

and stunning views.

Ranger Tanya

Explore Springbrook Plateau

Feel like a challenge? For more spectacular views, thundering waterfalls and amazing scenery take on the 54km Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

Visit Springbrook’s magnificent summit and be thrilled by thundering waterfalls, sheer cliffs and rock clefts, and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding ranges and coastline. Witness the power of Mother Nature on a short stroll to Canyon lookout 1 and Wunburra lookout 2 . Soak in superb views of Little Nerang Dam catchment and Mount Cougal, Twin and Rainbow Falls, the sheer walls of The Canyon and the ocean beyond, all shaped by millions of years of weathering.

Be greeted by ancient gnarled Antarctic beech trees on the Best of All lookout track 3 . Pass boulders and trees covered with lichen and moss to reach a spectacular view of Mount Warning—the lava plug centre of the extinct Tweed Shield volcano.

Walk through an open eucalypt forest of New England ash, cycad fans and colourful wildflowers on the Purling Brook Falls circuit 4 . Descend into the gorge and feel the spray on your face as you stand on a suspension bridge in front of the falls. For a shorter walk, visit the two lookouts perched on the cliff edge overlooking the falls.

Twist beneath rocky overhangs behind waterfalls and cliffs adorned with ferns and lilies, on a forest adventure along the Twin Falls circuit 6 . Feel humbled as you stand beneath giant pink-barked brushbox trees towering overhead—similar trees have been radiocarbon-dated at 1500 years, making them the oldest carbon-dated trees on Australia’s mainland. Be amazed by the acrobatic display of a peregrine falcon from Wedge Bluff lookout.

Are you up for a physical challenge? Trek the Warrie circuit 7 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!

Sample the local fare at a quaint cafe or enjoy a scenic picnic in the company of wildlife. Visit the heritage-listed visitor information centre—once Springbrook’s first schoolhouse—to see artefacts from the early European settlers of Springbrook.

Linger longerTreat yourself to a stay at one of the mountain’s deluxe chalets or log cabins; with cascades trickling peacefully through the forest outside your door. Or stretch out under a starry sky, camping in the national park at The Settlement camping area and wake refreshed to the songs of superb fairy-wrens and Lewin’s honeyeaters. Pitch a tent beside your car or bring your campervan—toilets, drinking water and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues are provided for your enjoyment.

Organise your camping permit online at qld.gov.au/camping before you go.

Photos: (far left and inset): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (left and above): Adam Creed © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; (below): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.

©State of Queensland 2016. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. BP0033 October 2016. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources.

The essential packlist• Mobile phone—keep in mind that reception may

be poor in places.• First-aid kit.• Warm clothing—the plateau can be up to five

degrees cooler than the lowland.• Untreated, clean-milled firewood for wood

barbecues as firewood cannot be collected from the park.

• Drinking water or sterilisation tablets—safe drinking water is not provided in the park.

N

Oxenford

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Southport

SurfersParadise

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Mt Cougal

New South Wales

Beechmont

Canungra

Green Mountains(O’Reilly)

Murwillumbah 27 km

LamingtonNational

Park

BinnaBurra

NaturalBridge

Park

SpringbrookNational

Locality map

Springbrookplateau

NuminbahCurrumbin

Coolangatta

Mt Tamborine

4 8kmScale0

Tamborine Village

Advancetown

Explore Natural BridgeDiscover lush subtropical rainforest, prehistoric pine trees and the magnificent natural rock arch and waterfall that make this area famous.

Duck beneath a closed canopy of palm fronds, across Cave Creek and into the arched cave to witness the waterfall plunging from above on the Natural Bridge circuit 8 . Stand in awe of giant hoop pines emerging through the thick greenery—these are ‘living dinosaurs’ from the Jurassic Age. Look for colourful wompoo fruit-doves, noisy pittas and leaf-tailed geckoes that call this watery haven home. Cool off in the freshwater pools at nearby Forest Park picnic area or Bochow Park.

Explore Mount CougalJourney into the wilderness beneath the commanding twin peaks of Mount Cougal and you’ll discover tranquil rockpools, rushing cascades and dense cool rainforest perfect for a relaxed family day out.

Palm groves, strangler figs and twisted vines welcome you into this enchanting sanctuary—perfect respite on a hot summer day. Venture back in time exploring the remains of an old bush sawmill on the Cascades track 9 or watch emerald-green sacred kingfishers flying past the lookout along the creek line. See eastern water dragons and spiny crayfish bathing in crystal clear pools. Be surprised by a warm welcome from land mullets during lunch at the picnic tables.

Explore NuminbahHave a horseriding adventure to remember in the secluded valley nestled between Springbrook and Lamington national parks.

Savour fresh country air on a ride through rugged mountain forest peppered with ghostly-white flooded gums; with tall silky oaks and rich red bottlebrush trees decorating the edges of rock-strewn creeks. Take the kids and explore the rocky river bed along the Nerang River then settle down for a scenic forest barbecue at Forest Park picnic area. You may be lucky to see platypus swimming in waterholes and dappled-grey koalas swaying precariously in the forks of gum trees above.

Explore by nightFeel a sense of wonder entering this magical cave at night beneath a galaxy of tiny green glow-worm lights and luminous fungi. Visit on your own or book a privately-operated glow-worm eco tour. Remember—bright lights can harm or kill glow-worms so please don’t shine torchlight directly on them.

Follow the road signs to Natural Bridge, not your GPS,

to ensure you end up at the right spot! Ranger Glenn

Photos (far left): © Scott Viney; (left): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Adventure safelyMake your visit to Springbrook memorable for all the

right reasons.

• Take care near cliff edges.• Never dive or jump into creeks or pools as it may be

shallow or hide submerged objects.• Stay on the tracks.• Use insect repellent for ticks and leeches.• Let somebody know where you are going, when you plan

to return and what to do if you’re late or lost.• Leave plenty of time to reach your destination and always

keep your walking party together. Never start long walks after midday.

Emergency!Call Triple zero (000).

Tread softlyTo help maintain this pristine environment try to leave no

trace of your visit. It’s easy—here’s how:

• Rubbish—pack it in, pack it out. Take all rubbish (including food scraps, cigarette butts and sanitary and hygiene items) with you.

• Do the frogs and forests a favour—wash your boots at the pathogen control stations and help stop the spread of harmful organisms.

• Be frog friendly—please don’t disturb or remove rocks or trample vegetation near creeks.

• Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

Behold a small pocket of Antarctic beech trees (right) on the Best of All lookout track. These ancient giants, once widespread across the continent, are one of our remaining links with the prehistoric forests of Gondawana.

Photos (above): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt.

Springbrook National Park

Discovery guide

Max

ime

Coqu

ard

© Q

ld G

ovt.

Photo (front cover): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.Photo (this page): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Connect with Queensland National Parks

Visit us online at queenslandnationalparks.com.au/springbrook

Book your camp site at qld.gov.au/camping

Like us at facebook.com/qldnationalparks

Follow us on Instagram @QldParks and tag #QldParks to share with us.

For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com or visitgoldcoast.com.au

Experience spectacularly

‘Meenyahgu Yugambeh Dhagun ‘Jagun’

Welcome to Yugambeh country

Venture into the Gold Coast Hinterland and discover moss-laden rainforests, cool cascading streams and a treasury of wildlife.

Witness magnificent waterfalls tumbling into the depths

of The Canyon as you weave behind the shimmering

watery curtains. Enter rocky caves sculpted from the rugged

remains of a once-active volcano, sparkling with glow-worm

luminescence.

Blissful calls of Albert’s lyrebird ring out as you wander past

twisted ancient Antarctic beech trees, imagining a time

when this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage

Area abounded with these and other primitive species. Feel

like you are on top of the world on the escarpment edge and

behold breathtaking views of the world around you.

Discover all that Springbrook has to offer on a day trip

or holiday to all four unique sections of the park.

Springbrook National Park has so many special places to

visit. There are easily-accessible lookouts, short walks and

long walks, lots of waterfalls and interesting features.

The Twin Falls circuit is my favourite walk at Springbrook.

You move through montane heath into rainforest, pass

behind two waterfalls and see interesting rock formations

and stunning views.

Ranger Tanya

Explore Springbrook Plateau

Feel like a challenge? For more spectacular views, thundering waterfalls and amazing scenery take on the 54km Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

Visit Springbrook’s magnificent summit and be thrilled by thundering waterfalls, sheer cliffs and rock clefts, and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding ranges and coastline. Witness the power of Mother Nature on a short stroll to Canyon lookout 1 and Wunburra lookout 2. Soak in superb views of Little Nerang Dam catchment and Mount Cougal, Twin and Rainbow Falls, the sheer walls of The Canyon and the ocean beyond, all shaped by millions of years of weathering.

Be greeted by ancient gnarled Antarctic beech trees on the Best of All lookout track 3. Pass boulders and trees covered with lichen and moss to reach a spectacular view of Mount Warning—the lava plug centre of the extinct Tweed Shield volcano.

Walk through an open eucalypt forest of New England ash, cycad fans and colourful wildflowers on the Purling Brook Falls circuit 4. Descend into the gorge and feel the spray on your face as you stand on a suspension bridge in front of the falls. For a shorter walk, visit the two lookouts perched on the cliff edge overlooking the falls.

Twist beneath rocky overhangs behind waterfalls and cliffs adorned with ferns and lilies, on a forest adventure along the Twin Falls circuit 6. Feel humbled as you stand beneath giant pink-barked brushbox trees towering overhead—similar trees have been radiocarbon-dated at 1500 years, making them the oldest carbon-dated trees on Australia’s mainland. Be amazed by the acrobatic display of a peregrine falcon from Wedge Bluff lookout.

Are you up for a physical challenge? Trek the Warrie circuit 7 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!

Sample the local fare at a quaint cafe or enjoy a scenic picnic in the company of wildlife. Visit the heritage-listed visitor information centre—once Springbrook’s first schoolhouse—to see artefacts from the early European settlers of Springbrook.

Linger longerTreat yourself to a stay at one of the mountain’s deluxe chalets or log cabins; with cascades trickling peacefully through the forest outside your door. Or stretch out under a starry sky, camping in the national park at The Settlement camping area and wake refreshed to the songs of superb fairy-wrens and Lewin’s honeyeaters. Pitch a tent beside your car or bring your campervan—toilets, drinking water and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues are provided for your enjoyment.

Organise your camping permit online at qld.gov.au/camping before you go.

Photos: (far left and inset): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (left and above): Adam Creed © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; (below): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.

©State of Queensland 2016. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. BP0033 October 2016. Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources.

The essential packlist• Mobile phone—keep in mind that reception may

be poor in places.• First-aid kit.• Warm clothing—the plateau can be up to five

degrees cooler than the lowland.• Untreated, clean-milled firewood for wood

barbecues as firewood cannot be collected from the park.

• Drinking water or sterilisation tablets—safe drinking water is not provided in the park.

N

Oxenford

Nerang

Mudgeeraba

Southport

SurfersParadise

Broadbeach

Burleigh Heads

Mt Cougal

New South Wales

Beechmont

Canungra

Green Mountains(O’Reilly)

Murwillumbah 27 km

LamingtonNational

Park

BinnaBurra

NaturalBridge

Park

SpringbrookNational

Locality map

Springbrookplateau

NuminbahCurrumbin

Coolangatta

Mt Tamborine

4 8kmScale0

Tamborine Village

Advancetown

Explore Natural BridgeDiscover lush subtropical rainforest, prehistoric pine trees and the magnificent natural rock arch and waterfall that make this area famous.

Duck beneath a closed canopy of palm fronds, across Cave Creek and into the arched cave to witness the waterfall plunging from above on the Natural Bridge circuit 8 . Stand in awe of giant hoop pines emerging through the thick greenery—these are ‘living dinosaurs’ from the Jurassic Age. Look for colourful wompoo fruit-doves, noisy pittas and leaf-tailed geckoes that call this watery haven home. Cool off in the freshwater pools at nearby Forest Park picnic area or Bochow Park.

Explore Mount CougalJourney into the wilderness beneath the commanding twin peaks of Mount Cougal and you’ll discover tranquil rockpools, rushing cascades and dense cool rainforest perfect for a relaxed family day out.

Palm groves, strangler figs and twisted vines welcome you into this enchanting sanctuary—perfect respite on a hot summer day. Venture back in time exploring the remains of an old bush sawmill on the Cascades track 9 or watch emerald-green sacred kingfishers flying past the lookout along the creek line. See eastern water dragons and spiny crayfish bathing in crystal clear pools. Be surprised by a warm welcome from land mullets during lunch at the picnic tables.

Explore NuminbahHave a horseriding adventure to remember in the secluded valley nestled between Springbrook and Lamington national parks.

Savour fresh country air on a ride through rugged mountain forest peppered with ghostly-white flooded gums; with tall silky oaks and rich red bottlebrush trees decorating the edges of rock-strewn creeks. Take the kids and explore the rocky river bed along the Nerang River then settle down for a scenic forest barbecue at Forest Park picnic area. You may be lucky to see platypus swimming in waterholes and dappled-grey koalas swaying precariously in the forks of gum trees above.

Explore by nightFeel a sense of wonder entering this magical cave at night beneath a galaxy of tiny green glow-worm lights and luminous fungi. Visit on your own or book a privately-operated glow-worm eco tour. Remember—bright lights can harm or kill glow-worms so please don’t shine torchlight directly on them.

Follow the road signs to Natural Bridge, not your GPS,

to ensure you end up at the right spot! Ranger Glenn

Photos (far left): © Scott Viney; (left): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Adventure safelyMake your visit to Springbrook memorable for all the

right reasons.

• Take care near cliff edges.• Never dive or jump into creeks or pools as it may be

shallow or hide submerged objects.• Stay on the tracks.• Use insect repellent for ticks and leeches.• Let somebody know where you are going, when you plan

to return and what to do if you’re late or lost.• Leave plenty of time to reach your destination and always

keep your walking party together. Never start long walks after midday.

Emergency!Call Triple zero (000).

Tread softlyTo help maintain this pristine environment try to leave no

trace of your visit. It’s easy—here’s how:

• Rubbish—pack it in, pack it out. Take all rubbish (including food scraps, cigarette butts and sanitary and hygiene items) with you.

• Do the frogs and forests a favour—wash your boots at the pathogen control stations and help stop the spread of harmful organisms.

• Be frog friendly—please don’t disturb or remove rocks or trample vegetation near creeks.

• Leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not permitted in national parks.

Behold a small pocket of Antarctic beech trees (right) on the Best of All lookout track. These ancient giants, once widespread across the continent, are one of our remaining links with the prehistoric forests of Gondawana.

Photos (above): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt.

Springbrook National Park

Discovery guide

Max

ime

Coqu

ard

© Q

ld G

ovt.

Photo (front cover): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.Photo (this page): © Tourism and Events Queensland.

Connect with Queensland National Parks

Visit us online at queenslandnationalparks.com.au/springbrook

Book your camp site at qld.gov.au/camping

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For help planning your holiday, visit queensland.com or visitgoldcoast.com.au

Experience spectacularly

‘Meenyahgu Yugambeh Dhagun ‘Jagun’

Welcome to Yugambeh country

Venture into the Gold Coast Hinterland and discover moss-laden rainforests, cool cascading streams and a treasury of wildlife.

Witness magnificent waterfalls tumbling into the depths

of The Canyon as you weave behind the shimmering

watery curtains. Enter rocky caves sculpted from the rugged

remains of a once-active volcano, sparkling with glow-worm

luminescence.

Blissful calls of Albert’s lyrebird ring out as you wander past

twisted ancient Antarctic beech trees, imagining a time

when this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage

Area abounded with these and other primitive species. Feel

like you are on top of the world on the escarpment edge and

behold breathtaking views of the world around you.

Discover all that Springbrook has to offer on a day trip

or holiday to all four unique sections of the park.

Springbrook National Park has so many special places to

visit. There are easily-accessible lookouts, short walks and

long walks, lots of waterfalls and interesting features.

The Twin Falls circuit is my favourite walk at Springbrook.

You move through montane heath into rainforest, pass

behind two waterfalls and see interesting rock formations

and stunning views.

Ranger Tanya

Explore Springbrook Plateau

Feel like a challenge? For more spectacular views, thundering waterfalls and amazing scenery take on the 54km Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

Visit Springbrook’s magnificent summit and be thrilled by thundering waterfalls, sheer cliffs and rock clefts, and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding ranges and coastline. Witness the power of Mother Nature on a short stroll to Canyon lookout 1 and Wunburra lookout 2. Soak in superb views of Little Nerang Dam catchment and Mount Cougal, Twin and Rainbow Falls, the sheer walls of The Canyon and the ocean beyond, all shaped by millions of years of weathering.

Be greeted by ancient gnarled Antarctic beech trees on the Best of All lookout track 3. Pass boulders and trees covered with lichen and moss to reach a spectacular view of Mount Warning—the lava plug centre of the extinct Tweed Shield volcano.

Walk through an open eucalypt forest of New England ash, cycad fans and colourful wildflowers on the Purling Brook Falls circuit 4. Descend into the gorge and feel the spray on your face as you stand on a suspension bridge in front of the falls. For a shorter walk, visit the two lookouts perched on the cliff edge overlooking the falls.

Twist beneath rocky overhangs behind waterfalls and cliffs adorned with ferns and lilies, on a forest adventure along the Twin Falls circuit 6. Feel humbled as you stand beneath giant pink-barked brushbox trees towering overhead—similar trees have been radiocarbon-dated at 1500 years, making them the oldest carbon-dated trees on Australia’s mainland. Be amazed by the acrobatic display of a peregrine falcon from Wedge Bluff lookout.

Are you up for a physical challenge? Trek the Warrie circuit 7 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!

Sample the local fare at a quaint cafe or enjoy a scenic picnic in the company of wildlife. Visit the heritage-listed visitor information centre—once Springbrook’s first schoolhouse—to see artefacts from the early European settlers of Springbrook.

Linger longerTreat yourself to a stay at one of the mountain’s deluxe chalets or log cabins; with cascades trickling peacefully through the forest outside your door. Or stretch out under a starry sky, camping in the national park at The Settlement camping area and wake refreshed to the songs of superb fairy-wrens and Lewin’s honeyeaters. Pitch a tent beside your car or bring your campervan—toilets, drinking water and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues are provided for your enjoyment.

Organise your camping permit online at qld.gov.au/camping before you go.

Photos: (far left and inset): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (left and above): Adam Creed © Qld Govt; (right): Robert Ashdown © Qld Govt; (below): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt.

oct 2016

prin

ted Dec 2015

NaturalBridgesection

Mount Cougalsection

Numinbahsection

Ap

Numinbah Valley

LittleNerang

Dam

Mount Nimmel

Wunburra lookout

Bochow Park

NuminbahValley

Canyon lookout

Best of All lookout

New South Wales

Mount Cougal West Peak

Mount Cougal East Peak

Tallanbana picnic area

Gwongorella picnic area

The Settlement camping area

The Settlementday-use area

To Murwillumbah

Road

To Nerang

To Mudgeeraba

Natural Bridge

To Currumbin

Forest Park picnic area

The Pinnacle

Goomoolahra picnic area

Springbrook National Park

Apple Tree Park

Creek RoadPine

Road

Ridg

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Gold C

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Sprin

gbro

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Nerang–Murwillum

bah

Springbrook

Lyre

bird

Nera

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iver

Cave

Mud

geer

aba

Creek

Waterfall Creek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

(Wes

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Talle

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Pigeon Creek

Litt

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CurrumbinCreek 8

Stat

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Repe

ater

Park Information Centre

There is no access to Mount Cougal East Peak

1 2 3 4kmScale0

3

2

1

See Inset C

See Inset A

See Inset B

9

See Inset D

Conservation park

SEQ Water reserve

Water

State boundary

Mountain

Lookout

Barbecue (wood)

Toilet

Assisted wheelchair access

Parking

Kiosk

Picnic tables

Sheltered picnic area

Barbecue (electric)

National park

Restricted access area

Sealed road

Walking track class 1

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk (class 4)

Creek crossing

Waterfall

Cliff line

Walking track

Legend

Walking track class 2

Walking track class 3

Walking track class 4

QPWS informationcentre

Pathogen control station

250m 500mScale0

Remains of bush sawmill

Currumbin Creek

To CurrumbinCougal Cascades and picnic area

Currumbin Creek R

oad

Mount Cougal section

9

250m 500m 750mScale0

Goomoolahra picnic area

Canyon

Tallanbana picnic area Twin

Falls

RainbowFalls

PoonyahraFalls

PoondahraFalls

BlackfellowFalls

Ngarri-dhumFalls

Meeting of the Waters

Goomoolahra Falls

Kadjagooma Falls

Gooroolba Falls

Springbrook Road

Ee-jung Creek

To Purling Brook Falls

To Best ofAll lookout

Boy-

ull C

reek

Mun

dora

Cre

ek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

lookout

1

6

The Canyon

7

7

7

6

RepeaterStation Road

QPWS information centre

TanninabaFalls

Purling Brook Falls

Purlin

g

Brook

Camp Creek

Little NerangCreek (W

est Branch)

Springbrook Road To The Settlement camping area and

Fore

stry

Roa

d

day-use area

Warringa Pool

Gwongorella picnic area

250m 500mScale0

5

4

4

4

4

500m 1kmScale0

Cave Creek

Nerang– Murw

illumbah

Road

8

Distance chart (km)

24

28

Mudgeeraba–Springbrook plateau

Springbrook plateau–Numinbah section

Springbrook plateau–Natural Bridge

Springbrook plateau–Mount Cougal section 51

13

Access to the top and bottom of Purling Brook Falls is not permitted. This is a restricted access area.

Inset A The Canyon—Springbrook plateau section

Inset C Purling Brook—Springbrook plateau section

Inset B Natural Bridge section Inset D Mount Cougal section

Swimming is not permitted at Natural Bridge. This is a restricted access area.

No domestic animalsallowed in the national park.

Springbrook Plateau

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

1 Canyon lookout 30m return 5mins Canyon Parade (take Boy Ull

Road off Springbrook Road)

2 Wunburra lookout 30m return 5mins Off Gold Coast–

Springbrook Road

3 Best of All lookout 600m return 30mins End of Repeater

Station Road

4Purling Brook Falls circuit

4km return (best walked clockwise) 6km if including Warringa Pool track

2hrs 40mins if including Warringa Pool track

Gwongorella picnic area at the end of Forestry Road

5Warringa Pool Track

2km return 2hrs Purling Brook Falls circuit

6 Twin Falls circuit 4km return 2hrs Tallanbana picnic area

or Canyon lookout

7 Warrie circuit 17km return 5–6hrs Canyon lookout or

Tallanbana picnic area

Natural Bridge

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

8Natural Bridge circuit

1km return (best walked clockwise) 1hr Natural Bridge car park

Mount Cougal

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

9 Cascades track 1.6km return 1hr Cougal Cascades car park

and picnic area

Walking track classificationsSymbol Suits Track description

Wheelchair and stroller access

No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections.

Families with young children No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Experienced bushwalkers Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

I love exploring the park’s micro-

world with my camera—moss,

fungus, blossoms and insects make

the most beautiful subjects.

Ranger Tanya

Stand at Canyon lookout

(pictured above) and admire the

mountain ash trees clinging to

the top of sheer cliffs as dark,

stormy clouds roll in from across

the border. Admire the dramatic

geology of this vast landscape.

Ranger Dan

Ranger favourites

Rug up and visit Best

of All lookout early

on a winter’s morning

to spot an Albert’s

lyrebird (pictured right)

and see incredible

views. It’s so worth it!

Ranger Ebony

Natural Bridge on a spring evening

can surprise you with an abundance

of wildlife. You might spy a cute

little melomys, a mountain brushtail

possum (pictured right), or see fireflies.

Ranger Tanya

Photos (from top): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt;© John Augusteyn;Bruce Cowell © Qld Museum; Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (lyrebird) © Bruce Thomson.

Pick up your binoculars and

go for a walk on the Twin Falls

circuit and you’ll be amazed by

the birdlife you see.

Ranger Mel

NaturalBridgesection

Mount Cougalsection

Numinbahsection

Ap

Numinbah Valley

LittleNerang

Dam

Mount Nimmel

Wunburra lookout

Bochow Park

NuminbahValley

Canyon lookout

Best of All lookout

New South Wales

Mount Cougal West Peak

Mount Cougal East Peak

Tallanbana picnic area

Gwongorella picnic area

The Settlement camping area

The Settlementday-use area

To Murwillumbah

Road

To Nerang

To Mudgeeraba

Natural Bridge

To Currumbin

Forest Park picnic area

The Pinnacle

Goomoolahra picnic area

Springbrook National Park

Apple Tree Park

Creek RoadPine

Road

Ridg

e Ro

ad

Gold C

oast–

Sprin

gbro

ok Ro

ad

Nerang–Murwillum

bah

Springbrook

Lyre

bird

Nera

ng R

iver

Cave

Mud

geer

aba

Creek

Waterfall Creek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

(Wes

t

Litt

le N

eran

g

Creek

Talle

budg

era Creek

Pigeon Creek

Litt

le N

eran

g Cree

k

Creek

Branch)

CurrumbinCreek 8

Stat

ion Road

Repe

ater

Park Information Centre

There is no access to Mount Cougal East Peak

1 2 3 4kmScale0

3

2

1

See Inset C

See Inset A

See Inset B

9

See Inset D

Conservation park

SEQ Water reserve

Water

State boundary

Mountain

Lookout

Barbecue (wood)

Toilet

Assisted wheelchair access

Parking

Kiosk

Picnic tables

Sheltered picnic area

Barbecue (electric)

National park

Restricted access area

Sealed road

Walking track class 1

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk (class 4)

Creek crossing

Waterfall

Cliff line

Walking track

Legend

Walking track class 2

Walking track class 3

Walking track class 4

QPWS informationcentre

Pathogen control station

250m 500mScale0

Remains of bush sawmill

Currumbin Creek

To CurrumbinCougal Cascades and picnic area

Currumbin Creek R

oad

Mount Cougal section

9

250m 500m 750mScale0

Goomoolahra picnic area

Canyon

Tallanbana picnic area Twin

Falls

RainbowFalls

PoonyahraFalls

PoondahraFalls

BlackfellowFalls

Ngarri-dhumFalls

Meeting of the Waters

Goomoolahra Falls

Kadjagooma Falls

Gooroolba Falls

Springbrook Road

Ee-jung Creek

To Purling Brook Falls

To Best ofAll lookout

Boy-

ull C

reek

Mun

dora

Cre

ek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

lookout

1

6

The Canyon

7

7

7

6

RepeaterStation Road

QPWS information centre

TanninabaFalls

Purling Brook Falls

Purlin

g

Brook

Camp Creek

Little NerangCreek (W

est Branch)

Springbrook Road To The Settlement camping area and

Fore

stry

Roa

d

day-use area

Warringa Pool

Gwongorella picnic area

250m 500mScale0

5

4

4

4

4

500m 1kmScale0

Cave Creek

Nerang– Murw

illumbah

Road

8

Distance chart (km)

24

28

Mudgeeraba–Springbrook plateau

Springbrook plateau–Numinbah section

Springbrook plateau–Natural Bridge

Springbrook plateau–Mount Cougal section 51

13

Access to the top and bottom of Purling Brook Falls is not permitted. This is a restricted access area.

Inset A The Canyon—Springbrook plateau section

Inset C Purling Brook—Springbrook plateau section

Inset B Natural Bridge section Inset D Mount Cougal section

Swimming is not permitted at Natural Bridge. This is a restricted access area.

No domestic animalsallowed in the national park.

Springbrook Plateau

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

1 Canyon lookout 30m return 5mins Canyon Parade (take Boy Ull

Road off Springbrook Road)

2 Wunburra lookout 30m return 5mins Off Gold Coast–

Springbrook Road

3 Best of All lookout 600m return 30mins End of Repeater

Station Road

4Purling Brook Falls circuit

4km return (best walked clockwise) 6km if including Warringa Pool track

2hrs 40mins if including Warringa Pool track

Gwongorella picnic area at the end of Forestry Road

5Warringa Pool Track

2km return 2hrs Purling Brook Falls circuit

6 Twin Falls circuit 4km return 2hrs Tallanbana picnic area

or Canyon lookout

7 Warrie circuit 17km return 5–6hrs Canyon lookout or

Tallanbana picnic area

Natural Bridge

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

8Natural Bridge circuit

1km return (best walked clockwise) 1hr Natural Bridge car park

Mount Cougal

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

9 Cascades track 1.6km return 1hr Cougal Cascades car park

and picnic area

Walking track classificationsSymbol Suits Track description

Wheelchair and stroller access

No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections.

Families with young children No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Experienced bushwalkers Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

I love exploring the park’s micro-

world with my camera—moss,

fungus, blossoms and insects make

the most beautiful subjects.

Ranger Tanya

Stand at Canyon lookout

(pictured above) and admire the

mountain ash trees clinging to

the top of sheer cliffs as dark,

stormy clouds roll in from across

the border. Admire the dramatic

geology of this vast landscape.

Ranger Dan

Ranger favourites

Rug up and visit Best

of All lookout early

on a winter’s morning

to spot an Albert’s

lyrebird (pictured right)

and see incredible

views. It’s so worth it!

Ranger Ebony

Natural Bridge on a spring evening

can surprise you with an abundance

of wildlife. You might spy a cute

little melomys, a mountain brushtail

possum (pictured right), or see fireflies.

Ranger Tanya

Photos (from top): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt;© John Augusteyn;Bruce Cowell © Qld Museum; Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (lyrebird) © Bruce Thomson.

Pick up your binoculars and

go for a walk on the Twin Falls

circuit and you’ll be amazed by

the birdlife you see.

Ranger Mel

NaturalBridgesection

Mount Cougalsection

Numinbahsection

Ap

Numinbah Valley

LittleNerang

Dam

Mount Nimmel

Wunburra lookout

Bochow Park

NuminbahValley

Canyon lookout

Best of All lookout

New South Wales

Mount Cougal West Peak

Mount Cougal East Peak

Tallanbana picnic area

Gwongorella picnic area

The Settlement camping area

The Settlementday-use area

To Murwillumbah

Road

To Nerang

To Mudgeeraba

Natural Bridge

To Currumbin

Forest Park picnic area

The Pinnacle

Goomoolahra picnic area

Springbrook National Park

Apple Tree Park

Creek RoadPine

Road

Ridg

e Ro

ad

Gold C

oast–

Sprin

gbro

ok Ro

ad

Nerang–Murwillum

bah

Springbrook

Lyre

bird

Nera

ng R

iver

Cave

Mud

geer

aba

Creek

Waterfall Creek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

(Wes

t

Litt

le N

eran

g

Creek

Talle

budg

era Creek

Pigeon Creek

Litt

le N

eran

g Cree

k

Creek

Branch)

CurrumbinCreek 8

Stat

ion Road

Repe

ater

Park Information Centre

There is no access to Mount Cougal East Peak

1 2 3 4kmScale0

3

2

1

See Inset C

See Inset A

See Inset B

9

See Inset D

Conservation park

SEQ Water reserve

Water

State boundary

Mountain

Lookout

Barbecue (wood)

Toilet

Assisted wheelchair access

Parking

Kiosk

Picnic tables

Sheltered picnic area

Barbecue (electric)

National park

Restricted access area

Sealed road

Walking track class 1

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk (class 4)

Creek crossing

Waterfall

Cliff line

Walking track

Legend

Walking track class 2

Walking track class 3

Walking track class 4

QPWS informationcentre

Pathogen control station

250m 500mScale0

Remains of bush sawmill

Currumbin Creek

To CurrumbinCougal Cascades and picnic area

Currumbin Creek R

oad

Mount Cougal section

9

250m 500m 750mScale0

Goomoolahra picnic area

Canyon

Tallanbana picnic area Twin

Falls

RainbowFalls

PoonyahraFalls

PoondahraFalls

BlackfellowFalls

Ngarri-dhumFalls

Meeting of the Waters

Goomoolahra Falls

Kadjagooma Falls

Gooroolba Falls

Springbrook Road

Ee-jung Creek

To Purling Brook Falls

To Best ofAll lookout

Boy-

ull C

reek

Mun

dora

Cre

ek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

lookout

1

6

The Canyon

7

7

7

6

RepeaterStation Road

QPWS information centre

TanninabaFalls

Purling Brook Falls

Purlin

g

Brook

Camp Creek

Little NerangCreek (W

est Branch)

Springbrook Road To The Settlement camping area and

Fore

stry

Roa

dday-use area

Warringa Pool

Gwongorella picnic area

250m 500mScale0

5

4

4

4

4

500m 1kmScale0

Cave Creek

Nerang– Murw

illumbah

Road

8

Distance chart (km)

24

28

Mudgeeraba–Springbrook plateau

Springbrook plateau–Numinbah section

Springbrook plateau–Natural Bridge

Springbrook plateau–Mount Cougal section 51

13

Access to the top and bottom of Purling Brook Falls is not permitted. This is a restricted access area.

Inset A The Canyon—Springbrook plateau section

Inset C Purling Brook—Springbrook plateau section

Inset B Natural Bridge section Inset D Mount Cougal section

Swimming is not permitted at Natural Bridge. This is a restricted access area.

No domestic animalsallowed in the national park.

Springbrook Plateau

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

1 Canyon lookout 30m return 5mins Canyon Parade (take Boy Ull

Road off Springbrook Road)

2 Wunburra lookout 30m return 5mins Off Gold Coast–

Springbrook Road

3 Best of All lookout 600m return 30mins End of Repeater

Station Road

4Purling Brook Falls circuit

4km return (best walked clockwise) 6km if including Warringa Pool track

2hrs 40mins if including Warringa Pool track

Gwongorella picnic area at the end of Forestry Road

5Warringa Pool Track

2km return 2hrs Purling Brook Falls circuit

6 Twin Falls circuit 4km return 2hrs Tallanbana picnic area

or Canyon lookout

7 Warrie circuit 17km return 5–6hrs Canyon lookout or

Tallanbana picnic area

Natural Bridge

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

8Natural Bridge circuit

1km return (best walked clockwise) 1hr Natural Bridge car park

Mount Cougal

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

9 Cascades track 1.6km return 1hr Cougal Cascades car park

and picnic area

Walking track classificationsSymbol Suits Track description

Wheelchair and stroller access

No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections.

Families with young children No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Experienced bushwalkers Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

I love exploring the park’s micro-

world with my camera—moss,

fungus, blossoms and insects make

the most beautiful subjects.

Ranger Tanya

Stand at Canyon lookout

(pictured above) and admire the

mountain ash trees clinging to

the top of sheer cliffs as dark,

stormy clouds roll in from across

the border. Admire the dramatic

geology of this vast landscape.

Ranger Dan

Ranger favourites

Rug up and visit Best

of All lookout early

on a winter’s morning

to spot an Albert’s

lyrebird (pictured right)

and see incredible

views. It’s so worth it!

Ranger Ebony

Natural Bridge on a spring evening

can surprise you with an abundance

of wildlife. You might spy a cute

little melomys, a mountain brushtail

possum (pictured right), or see fireflies.

Ranger Tanya

Photos (from top): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt;© John Augusteyn;Bruce Cowell © Qld Museum; Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (lyrebird) © Bruce Thomson.

Pick up your binoculars and

go for a walk on the Twin Falls

circuit and you’ll be amazed by

the birdlife you see.

Ranger Mel

NaturalBridgesection

Mount Cougalsection

Numinbahsection

Ap

Numinbah Valley

LittleNerang

Dam

Mount Nimmel

Wunburra lookout

Bochow Park

NuminbahValley

Canyon lookout

Best of All lookout

New South Wales

Mount Cougal West Peak

Mount Cougal East Peak

Tallanbana picnic area

Gwongorella picnic area

The Settlement camping area

The Settlementday-use area

To Murwillumbah

Road

To Nerang

To Mudgeeraba

Natural Bridge

To Currumbin

Forest Park picnic area

The Pinnacle

Goomoolahra picnic area

Springbrook National Park

Apple Tree Park

Creek RoadPine

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Nerang–Murwillum

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Springbrook

Lyre

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Cave

Mud

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Creek

Waterfall Creek

Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

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Pigeon Creek

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Stat

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Repe

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Park Information Centre

There is no access to Mount Cougal East Peak

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See Inset C

See Inset A

See Inset B

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See Inset D

Conservation park

SEQ Water reserve

Water

State boundary

Mountain

Lookout

Barbecue (wood)

Toilet

Assisted wheelchair access

Parking

Kiosk

Picnic tables

Sheltered picnic area

Barbecue (electric)

National park

Restricted access area

Sealed road

Walking track class 1

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk (class 4)

Creek crossing

Waterfall

Cliff line

Walking track

Legend

Walking track class 2

Walking track class 3

Walking track class 4

QPWS informationcentre

Pathogen control station

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Remains of bush sawmill

Currumbin Creek

To CurrumbinCougal Cascades and picnic area

Currumbin Creek R

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Mount Cougal section

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Goomoolahra picnic area

Canyon

Tallanbana picnic area Twin

Falls

RainbowFalls

PoonyahraFalls

PoondahraFalls

BlackfellowFalls

Ngarri-dhumFalls

Meeting of the Waters

Goomoolahra Falls

Kadjagooma Falls

Gooroolba Falls

Springbrook Road

Ee-jung Creek

To Purling Brook Falls

To Best ofAll lookout

Boy-

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Mun

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Cre

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Little Nerang Creek

(East Branch)

lookout

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The Canyon

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RepeaterStation Road

QPWS information centre

TanninabaFalls

Purling Brook Falls

Purlin

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Brook

Camp Creek

Little NerangCreek (W

est Branch)

Springbrook Road To The Settlement camping area and

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day-use area

Warringa Pool

Gwongorella picnic area

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Cave Creek

Nerang– Murw

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Road

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Distance chart (km)

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Mudgeeraba–Springbrook plateau

Springbrook plateau–Numinbah section

Springbrook plateau–Natural Bridge

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Access to the top and bottom of Purling Brook Falls is not permitted. This is a restricted access area.

Inset A The Canyon—Springbrook plateau section

Inset C Purling Brook—Springbrook plateau section

Inset B Natural Bridge section Inset D Mount Cougal section

Swimming is not permitted at Natural Bridge. This is a restricted access area.

No domestic animalsallowed in the national park.

Springbrook Plateau

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

1 Canyon lookout 30m return 5mins Canyon Parade (take Boy Ull

Road off Springbrook Road)

2 Wunburra lookout 30m return 5mins Off Gold Coast–

Springbrook Road

3 Best of All lookout 600m return 30mins End of Repeater

Station Road

4Purling Brook Falls circuit

4km return (best walked clockwise) 6km if including Warringa Pool track

2hrs 40mins if including Warringa Pool track

Gwongorella picnic area at the end of Forestry Road

5Warringa Pool Track

2km return 2hrs Purling Brook Falls circuit

6 Twin Falls circuit 4km return 2hrs Tallanbana picnic area

or Canyon lookout

7 Warrie circuit 17km return 5–6hrs Canyon lookout or

Tallanbana picnic area

Natural Bridge

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

8Natural Bridge circuit

1km return (best walked clockwise) 1hr Natural Bridge car park

Mount Cougal

Track nameTrack class

Distance Walk time Access point

9 Cascades track 1.6km return 1hr Cougal Cascades car park

and picnic area

Walking track classificationsSymbol Suits Track description

Wheelchair and stroller access

No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections.

Families with young children No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

People with some bushwalking experience

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Experienced bushwalkers Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.

I love exploring the park’s micro-

world with my camera—moss,

fungus, blossoms and insects make

the most beautiful subjects.

Ranger Tanya

Stand at Canyon lookout

(pictured above) and admire the

mountain ash trees clinging to

the top of sheer cliffs as dark,

stormy clouds roll in from across

the border. Admire the dramatic

geology of this vast landscape.

Ranger Dan

Ranger favourites

Rug up and visit Best

of All lookout early

on a winter’s morning

to spot an Albert’s

lyrebird (pictured right)

and see incredible

views. It’s so worth it!

Ranger Ebony

Natural Bridge on a spring evening

can surprise you with an abundance

of wildlife. You might spy a cute

little melomys, a mountain brushtail

possum (pictured right), or see fireflies.

Ranger Tanya

Photos (from top): Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt;© John Augusteyn;Bruce Cowell © Qld Museum; Maxime Coquard © Qld Govt; (lyrebird) © Bruce Thomson.

Pick up your binoculars and

go for a walk on the Twin Falls

circuit and you’ll be amazed by

the birdlife you see.

Ranger Mel