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Springbrook National Park
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Springbrook National Park

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Springbrook National Park is located in the mountain rainforests of the Gold Coast hinterland. The plateau, shaped by ancient volcanic activity, has been deeply carved by streams into layers of cliffs and canyons, creating a lush, green landscape. Most waterfalls and lookouts are accessible via short trails. The park consists of several areas, with the Springbrook Plateau and Natural Bridge being the most popular. Visitors can enjoy waterfalls and cliffs during the day, and see the starlike glowworms in the caves at night—each offering its own unique experience. Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, is the signature attraction here: years of erosion by stream water have hollowed out the mountain, and now the stream pours through a circular hole in the cave ceiling, weaving a curtain of water inside. A natural stone bridge remains where the cave roof collapsed. You can see the waterfall passing through the cave by following the approximately 1 km loop trail. After dark, the cave ceiling lights up with patches of blue-green glow—these are the bioluminescent larvae commonly known as glowworms. They are actually the larvae of a type of fungus gnat, and their cold tail light is used to lure prey. When gathered in large numbers, they look like a starry sky hanging overhead. They glow every night throughout the year, though their light is dimmer during the dry winter and spring seasons and exceptionally bright during the hot, humid, and rainy seasons. On humid summer nights, you might occasionally spot glowing mushrooms along the trail, and sometimes even fireflies. Please turn off flashlights and camera flashes when viewing, as direct bright light will cause the colony to "turn off" instantly. Please stay on the trail, and do not enter the water in the cave area. After walking out of the cave, don't forget to look up; the stars in the mountain night sky are equally moving. The plateau area is home to most of the lookouts and waterfalls: the Canyon Lookout is just a few steps from the road, offering a view of Twin Falls and Rainbow Falls as they tumble over the cliff edge into the deep valley. The ambitiously named Best of All Lookout requires a walk through a forest of ancient Antarctic beech trees that are thousands of years old; on a clear day, you can see Mount Warning in New South Wales in the distance. Purling Brook Falls, with a drop of nearly 100 m, is the park's iconic waterfall. The loop trail allows you to descend to the valley floor, where you can stand on a suspension bridge and look up at the entire water curtain, which is especially spectacular when the water volume is high after rain. The Twin Falls circuit allows you to walk directly behind the waterfall.

Springbrook · 19 km from Burleigh Heads

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小凌60August 25, 2020
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The terrain of this bay is indeed very steep, with many large reefs extending from the coast. It must have been a dangerous place in the past, but the scenery we see here today is also very magnificent.

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JinniessupertunaApril 23, 2023
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The big Jungkook@BTS advertisement is inside the Harbor City LCX. Every time I walk by, I see a lot of people taking pictures. As it turns out, the power of BTS is world-class

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M60***30August 30, 2024
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5 stars for the degree of enjoyment and 5 stars for the degree of excitement. Try to avoid weekends and holidays, as the queues under the sun are too long. If you go in the morning, it is recommended to grab a good position in the surfing pool after arriving. There is a row of lounge chairs on the shore.

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RexyRexyApril 13, 2026
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Nice place to visit for family! A pleasant tour with fruit tasting and tractor! Would recommend for families!

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yangduoduo17November 19, 2020
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This is a must-visit in the Gold Coast area of ​​Brisbane. My favorite attractions are: Twin Falls, Rainbow Falls, Qinquan Falls, Natural Bridge. These places are very beautiful during the day, but they are a million times more beautiful at night. There are many fireflies on the forest road and in the cave... Just think, in New Zealand, you have to spend 50 New Zealand dollars to see the fireflies in the cave, but here it is free!!! An absolutely amazing place!!!

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zangwillJanuary 28, 2025
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When I took my children to Gold Coast for vacation, the Aquaduck activity became their favorite. From the moment they saw the amphibious bus, they were extremely excited. After getting on the bus, they kept staring out the window, afraid of missing any wonderful moments, and kept asking questions. When they got to the sea, they were even more excited. The tour guide and driver were very patient. The sea captain experience activity became the climax, making them have a lot of fun. This activity not only made the children have fun, but also broadened their horizons. It was a very meaningful parent-child travel activity.

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🎀彡🐾April 30, 2020
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Glass Terrace Beach is a very beautiful coastline. The scenery of the entire beach is very vast. Here you can see the magnificent coastline. It is the best place to enjoy the sunset and sunrise. Many seagulls will land on the beach to find food, which is very cute.

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You can give Australian Outback Spectacular Show with Three-Course Dinner on the Gold Coast (Large-scale international performance/Outback cowboy culture/Options include steak, chicken, or vegetarian meals) and Gold Coast cruise seafood buffet [Round-trip boat ticket + lunch/dinner + round-trip to Sea World/Surfers Paradise] a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Australia | Gold Coast | Burleigh Head National Park + Currumbin Beach + lighthouse (Adjustable itinerary), Australia | Gold Coast | zoo + lookout + Surfers Paradise Beach + lighthouse, and Gold Coast Glow Worm Night Tour [Optional Tamborine/Springbrook National Park with Transfers]. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 12, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Burleigh Heads is around TRY 3,727.41 – TRY 33,467.21. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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