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Springbrook National Park:

Springbrook is a Plateau that was formed from a massive volcanic eruption about 23 million years ago. It is a nature lover's paradise with waterfalls wonderful walking tracks and ancient rainforest.

Springbrook is part of the Gondwana Rainforest (World Heritage Area), the most Extensive area of sub tropical rainforests in the world. The rainforest reserves have an extremely high conservation value with more than 200 rare or threatened plant and animal species.

Because of it's isolation, high elevation (970m) and its closeness to the coast, Springbrook is home to many ancient species of plants and animals. This extensive biodiversity has led to the area being declared a world heritage listed national park.


Places include in trip:

ØThe Springbrook Circuit:

ØBest of All Lookout

ØGoomoolahra Picnic Ground

ØCanyon Lookout

ØTwin Falls Circuit (4km return)

ØPurling Brook Falls and Gwongoreall Picnic Ground

ØNatural Bridge Glow Warm cave

ØSurfer Paradise (Optional)


How to get there:

We hire a Mini Van. We will pick up everyone from CBD and Garden City Mt Gravatt, whichever is convenient to you.

What to bring?

You need to bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch. I'll bring some sausages and will cook for you guys. Hiking boots are always recommended as is insect repellent for potential leeches (especially in the summer), etc. Bring your camera, hat and sunscreen. A first aid kit should always be carried just in case.


The Springbrook Circuit:

Our first view point after getting off from the M1 is 'The Springbrook Circuit. We will drive along lyerbird Ridge Road but go slowly, there is lots of wildlife along this cool and shaded road. its delighful drive on the top of the ridge with views of the Numinbah Valley through the trees.

Best of All Lookout:(Class 2)

Distance: 600m return

Time: Allow about 30mins walking time return

The lookout is a gentle 15 minutes walk from the car park. You'll wander through the ancient Gondwana rainforest. Get your camera out and take photos of the great Antarctic Beech trees- about 2,000 years old. A must see! you might even catch a glimpse of the reclusive Albert's Lyrebird.

The reward at the end of the walk - Stunning views across NSW to Mt Warning and beyond to Byron Bay. Mt warning is the contral plug of the volcano that created Sprinbrook.


Goomoolahra Picnic ground:

Drive to Goomoolahra Falls Picnic Grounds ath the end of Springbrook Rd. This is the best picnic spot in Springbrook. Here we stop for lunch. There's a cool creek that runs all years. The waterfall cascades over the rocks to the anyon, about 80m below. Great views. You'll find plenty of picnic tables and easy access for all. A cool place for relaxing rest or a picnic lunch.

Canyon Lookout:

Canyon lookout you ll see the valleys created by erosion. You'll also get superb views of Twin and Rainbow falls. You'll see the layer of lava flows in the cliffs


Twin Falls circuit: (Class 3)

Distance 4km return

From Canyon lookout we will walk to Twin Falls Circuit (2 hours) it takes you behind two waterfalls and through 5 different forest types.

Places to Swim: These falls cascade down into 3 levels of rock pools. From Canyon Lookout turn right and take the track to Twin Falls – about 30 minutes to reach the pools. Here you enjoy a refreshing dip in the water.

Purling Brook Falls and Gwongoreall Picnic Ground:

Gwongorella Picnic Ground is special. In a few minutes (just 100m) you are in the middle of the rainforest.

You 'll have views from the top of the Purling Brook Falls to the canyon below and acress the valley. There are also short walks where you can see the special plants of the SpringbrookRainforest.

The Picnic ground has plenty of tables and quiet little nooks to relax. Toilet facilities available in picnic area.

Natural Bridge and Glow Worms Cave:

Natural Bridge. View the ‘bridge’ from the top and then take the steps down to enter a large cave to experience the waterfall close up.

In this cave, there are millions of glow worms, you can’t see them during the day, only at night. The glow worms are brilliant blue-green lights that are seen on the ceiling, rocky overhangs and earth banks along the circuit. These lights are emitted by tiny creatures. They are not actually worms but the larval stage of a small fly found only in Australia and New Zealand. These tiny creatures rely on rainforests of Gondwanan origin for their survival.

The ‘light’ you see, is produced within the glow-worm’s body. The best time to see glow worms is December to March. It is only during this larval stage that the species feeds—a period of about nine months. Adults emerge to live only three to four days, long enough to mate and lay eggs


Glow Worm Circuit: (Class 2)

1km return

Time: Allow about 1hr walking time.

Note: Due to long sets of stairs, it is easier to walk this track in a clockwise direction.

A sealed circuit track takes you through the forest, across Cave Creek and into the arched cave to witness the waterfall plunging from above. At night the cave is illuminated by thousands of glow-worms' tiny green lights. While glow-worms are visible year-round, their display is significantly reduced during the winter months.

Surfer Paradise:

Last but not least after leaving the Springbrook National parkt if we get enough time we will hit Surfer paradise. The place which is known as Energetic, enthusiastic, electric, eclectic! These are just some of the words that sum up the social scene that Surfers Paradise was built on. Surfers has always been an entertainment playground famous for its world-class nightlife venues, international events and pumping atmosphere.

The three-kilometer strip of golden sand between Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Ocean is Australia's iconic beach, a postcard-perfect locale that conjures up 'paradise' to millions. Throughout the year, beach welcomes swimmers, joggers, surfers and strollers from around the Gold Coast, around Australia and around the World.

For more information visit Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing site:

https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/

Springbrook National Park Map:

https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/pdf/springbrook-map-insets.pdf


Note:Personal Responsibility Principle:
As with all the Meet Up groups 'Hello to Brisbane- H2B' Meet Up Group is not a registered association or official club. Principally it is a web site with a wide range of events and organisers, designed to get likeminded people together as a group, rather than on their own. Therefore, the Meet Up group and Organiser cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur during the event or as a result of the event in the future. Consequently I also cannot provide any definitive guidance on fitness levels required. Therefore, it is up to individual members to determine if they pose suitable robust good health to undertake the walk, while considering the above information and researching on various web sites such as the QPWS and NSW web sites (such as National Parks, Sport and Racing).

 

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Springbrook National Park

Springbrook Road Springbrook Gold Coast 4213, Australia


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Athar Rafiq
H2B
0432580353

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