Springbrook National Park, Gold Coast

Springbrook National Park located a few kilometres away to the South of Brisbane is a perfect getaway from the popular tourist spots with a lot of commotion and merrymaking. As the name suggests, it is a vast area surrounded by mesmerizing falls, lush green forests with a lot of adventure for the tourists and this is one of the best places to visit in Gold Coast.

The park is mainly famous for its rainforests which is a primary source of attraction and is also known to shelter some of the most exotic species of plants and animals in their natural habitat. Situated in and around a plateau to the South of Brisbane, this national park is divided into various sections, each of them offering something distinct to be explored by the tourists.

Starting from boating to hiking, Springbrook National Park will never disappoint you in terms of all that it has to offer. You can simply stroll around the national park enjoying the lovely view of the surrounding it enfolds and also enjoy the purest delicacies from the cafes located inside.

The overall aura of the place owing to its natural beauty and geographical diversity is what has attracted tourists all over the world. Be it the wild lilies blooming around the stream or waterfalls, the variety of migratory birds chirping all around or even the exotic animals that play around freely, this park has become one of the most popular tourist spots over the years in Brisbane. Thus, if you are a nature lover, fond of wildlife, this is the perfect place for a day trip amidst the beauty and serenity of the area.

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• The park has many walking trails which offer amazing scenery and beautiful photo opportunities.
• One of the highlights of the park is the beautiful cave waterfalls which is a 30 to 40 minutes walk accessible on the way to the Natural Bridge.
• You can join a night tour or just go out by yourself so you can see the beautiful glow worms that are only visible at night time.
• There are many designated picnic areas in the park which visitors can use. Some of these also have barbecue facilities.
• There are several dining options serving cafe style food with a view.
• You can also experience camping in the woods, with a bonfire and amazing night life in the forest with accessible washroom facilities available.
• Springbrook National Park is a major hub of natural diversity and it is home to hundreds of different species of trees, animals like koalas, lizards, parrots and more.

Springbrook National Park is roughly 30 kilometres away from the Gold Coast Airport.

1. By bus- line 760 bus takes you to Springbrook National park from the Gold Coast Airport. It generally takes around 45-50 minutes to reach Springbrook National Park from Gold Coast Airport.

2. Taxi- You can either reach the sport via taxi which costs slightly more than a bus, however, the time taken by a cab is lesser than that of a coach.

3. Travel agencies- There are also travel agencies which run their cars often known as town cars which drop you to Springbrook National Park and also take you back to the Gold Coast Airport.

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You can visit Springbrook National Park any time of the year. However, the best time to visit the place is during the months of December to March if you want to see the most in terms of floral bloom and faunal activity.

1. December - March: Have longer hours of daylight which helps you to explore the park more. Not only that, these months provide the perfect climate for the growth of various exotic flowers along with most migratory birds coming to the area during this time.

The months from December to March also have the most favourable climate with minimum humidity and extreme temperatures, which help you to explore the Springbrook National Park to your heart’s content.

2. April- November: Daylight hours are shorter; hence you get to see maximum glow worms during this period. You can also enjoy a bonfire within the national park premises.

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1. Location- Springbrook National Park is located 100 km away from the South of Brisbane and 30 km from Brisbane.

2. Timings- Springbrook National Park is open throughout the day and you can visit it 24 hours. However, you should visit it during the daytime to ensure your safety as well as to explore the most.

3. Fees- you need to pay a fee for camping at Springbrook National Park. The fees are as follows- 

- 6.65$ for adults and 26.60$ for families.

- 3.65$ for students along with adults only if tehya re on an educational excursion.

4. Facilities for visitors- visitors are provided with basic sanitary and security facilities.

- There are toilets all around the park. 

- There are also a few numbers which you can dial in case you have an emergency.

- Wheelchair facilities along the walking trails.

5. Distance from the Gold Coast airport- Springbrook National Park is located at an approximate distance of 45.8 km which would take you around 25 minutes to reach from the Gold Coast Airport. 

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Springbrook section

The Springbrook National Park is divided into four different sections-

1. Springbrook section- The Springbrook section extends from Mudgeeraba to Nerang. The Pacific motorway exit at Mudgeeraba is along the Gold Coast Springbrook road while the exit in Nerang takes the Nerang-Murwillumbah road following the Pine Creek Road. Both the roads wind up and down the plateau offering a mesmerizing scenic beauty of the surroundings.

2. Natural bridge section- There are various pathways that take you to the natural bridge section which ultimately leads to the arch shaped cave. You can either take the Pacific motorway, the Nerang Mudgeeraba road or the Gold Coast Springbrook road depending on the amount of time you can afford.

All these roads leading to the natural bridge are scenic and distinct in terms of their surrounding beauty. The path from Springbrook plateau to Mudgeeraba is however, the shortest and is approximately 47km and therefore, the fastest way to reach the natural bridge section.

3. Mount Cougal section- This is a small section in Springbrook National Park which solely protects the tropical rainforests of the national park. It also comprises two peaks and the Currumbin and Tallebudgera creeks. This place provides a beautiful view of the Currumbin Valley.

You can either go for a drive around the Currumbin valley or enjoy a picnic beside one of the creeks. You would also get to see a number of exotic species like the water dragon, brush turkeys, sooty owls and lots more.

4. Numinbah section- Though this section does not have walking trails, it shelters the maximum number of species in Springbrook National Park and is perfect for spending a holiday or a picnic. If you visit the section during winter you can plan for a bonfire amidst the dense forests enjoying some barbecue snacks as you relax.

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Travelers’ tips for visiting Springbrook National Park

Here are a few tips that tourists should follow while they visit Springbrook National Park-

1. Do not take pictures of the animals, especially with flashlights.

2. Do not feed the animals.

3. You should keep the premises of the park clean and dispose your waste 

4. Pets are not allowed inside the park.

5. Choose your walking tracks carefully based on your capacity.

6. Try to avoid dangerous spots without guidance, especially at night.

7. Make sure you know the emergency numbers which you can use if you are in danger.

8. You can use the MyRanger App for detecting your location and also for getting an entire map of Springbrook National Park in your phones.

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