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robertgaz Says: After passing Goomoolahra Falls and heading toward the Canyon Lookout you will come to Rainbow Falls so called because when the sun gets to them about mid morning it forms rainbows in the fine curtain of spray.The track passes under a rock overhang behind the falls so mind...
robertgaz Says: The Best of All Lookout is a 700m return walk which only takes about 30min.It takes you through an ancient Antarctic beech forest and to a view of northern New South Wales dominated by Mount Warning.
robertgaz Says: The Wunburra Lookout is located just off the Gold Coast-Springbrook Road with views of Purling Brook Gorge, Mount Cougal and the Little Nerang Dam. The carpark is quite small and next to a busy road so please take care with children.
robertgaz Says: From Canyon Lookout you can see the high rise teeth of the Gold Coast skyline some 20km's ahead of you and 800m below is a tangle of dense sub-tropical rainforest.It's a good starting point for the 4km Twin Falls Circuit or the more demanding 17km Warrie Circuit. I took the...
robertgaz Says: The Twin Falls Circuit takes you on top of the cliff above the falls and to the base along concrete and earth ramps.A great view of the the Canyon Cliffs can be seen from the track that leads you across the top of the Twin Falls.
robertgaz Says: From the Cleft you follow the Warrie Circuit sign and then descend on a zigzag path before beginning a steady rise towards the Blackfellow Falls.For most of the year these falls consist of a fine sheet water sliding down the cliff with a tumble of large rocks at its base.
robertgaz Says: Soon after BlackfellowFalls you enter a valley that eventually leads you to The Poonyahra Falls which is not far from the Meeting-of-the-Waters. From the rocks at the top of these falls you can contemplate nature and admire the falls cascading into a natural rock...
robertgaz Says: After I had completed the Warrie Circuit it was past 4 o'clock in the afternoon so it would not have been wise to attempt any more long walks. Darkness descends swiftly in these hills.But I did check out some more sights along the way including stopping to admire the Purling...
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All day breakfasts, meals, take-aways, coffee and cakes.
Self contained bed and breakfast accommodation available every night.
Gift shop - Local crafts
Café Open - Wednesday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - late
Monday and Tuesday - Closed
Favorite Dish: I finished walking the Warrie Circuit after 4 o'clock so I was too late for a very desirable strong black coffee with cake.
But I thought I'd add their details for anyone interested in heading this way and wanting refreshments at the end of your walk.
Make sure you are back from the bush before 4 o'clock!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Canyon Parade
Phone: +617 55335120
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Springbrook was first settled by Europeans in 1906 and the Visitor's Guide is a contribution to the centenary celebrations.
It is written by Colin and Jane Crisp who live near Springbrook National Park and regularly walk the many forest tracks.
This book can be purchased for $15 at Rosellas Canyon Lookout Café.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Canyon Parade, Springbrook National Park
Phone: +617 5533 5120
robertgaz Says: Many species of snakes call the lush sub-tropical rainforests of Springbrook National Park home. Some, such as the Red-Bellied Black Snake and the Eastern Brown Snake are two dangerous snakes that pack a powerful poison in their bite.There are also relatively harmless...
robertgaz Says: As I was walking the Warrie Circuit I ducked under some low hanging branches I ducked but felt my hat disappear from my crown.Instinctively I turned around to pick it up from the ground but alas it wasn't there. I looked around in confusion only to find it dangling from a...
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You can almost reach this look out by car. And therefore this is an ultimate tourist trap. You will see a lot of people visiting the National Park and just only drive to this look out point. After that they will leave and say "I have visited Springbrook National Park!"
The walk from the parking to the look out is not that far. There are some stands of Antartic Beech Trees along the way. The view of this look out is quite stunning! Close to the look out there is evidence of Aboriginal activity. It's interesting to note that the look out is actually in New South Wales as it is places down from the watershed.
Written Dec 23, 2003
robertgaz Says: Always take a comfortable and sturdy back pack when you head into the bush and take plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellant, a small first aid kit and all the photographic gear that you can manage."I have a Black Wolf backpack,She’s a good friend to this man.I...
Jerelis Says: * Map and guidebook;* Crackers;* 2 Liter of water;* Fruit / power bars. * Hiking boots;* 1 extra t-shirt;* Shorts with many pockets;* Sunglasses;* Fleece type jacket;* Hat / cap;* Raincoat. * Lip balm;* (Neck) sunblock;* Band-aids. * Camera and lots of films!* Filter;*...
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Canyon Look Out, near Wattle Grove Cottage, is one of the many look outs that afford a panoramic vista of the rainforest and the valleys stretching all the way to the Gold Coast.
Because it sits on the edge of an escarpment created by volcanic eruption over 20 million years ago, a number of waterfalls can also been seen from Canyon Look Out.
Written Dec 23, 2003
Jerelis Says: Hiking in Springbrook National Park is really amazing and there are a lot of opportunities to do so. The park consists of three sections: 1) Plateau: This section encompasses rainforest and eucalypt forest on several levels of the plateau. You can enjoy cliffs, waterfalls,...
Jerelis Says: The main hikes through the National Park will go through all these areas and are: - Purlingbrook Falls Circuit (4 km) - Twin Falls Circuit (3 km) - Warrie Circuit ( 17 km) - Bilbrough Lookout Track ( 3 km) One good tip: Take a backpack with food, drink, first aid kit and a...
robertgaz Says: If you are planning to explore Springbrook National Park there are a couple of books that I can recommend to you.The first one is "Take A Walk" which covers all National Parks from Port MacQuarie in mid-Northern New South Wales to Brisbane in southern Queensland. You can...
robertgaz Says: The sun down under can be fiercely hot and unrellenting causing one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. The Slip Slop Slap campaign started way back in the 80's encouraging Aussies to protect their skin by Slipping on a shirt, Slopping on some sunscreen and...
Most days start out more or less the same as any other and the 2nd of October 2006 wasn’t too much different other than a loose plan to do some bushwalking around Springbrook National Park which is......
SPRINGBROOK & THE NATIONAL PARK
BEAUTIFUL SPRINGBROOK Springbrook and the Springbrook National Park, lies on the Scenic Rim in the Gold Coast hindterland, a chain of mountains stretching across the Queensland-New South Wales...
Springbrook National Park is just a 40 minute drive from the Gold Coast. The Park has 5 working waterfalls and the most magnificent views of the Hinterland and the Gold Coast.
I received a phone-call asking if I would like to come to Springbrook for a picnic on a Sunday. Well, as I hadn't been here for quite awhile, I said yes, that we would come. The drive there was...
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