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  • 5 Sunil Sunny
    3 months ago

    We had an absolutely fantastic experience and a truly wonderful time. The drive to this place is a bit adventurous, but it's well worth the effort. There are numerous scenic lookout points along the way, each offering breathtaking views. The trek to Twin Falls is an absolute must—an unforgettable highlight of the trip!

  • 5 Ben Saravia
    2 months ago

    I’ve lived on Springbrook Mountain for over four years, and I can honestly say there’s nowhere else like it. Every day feels like a postcard — misty mornings, fresh air, waterfalls, ancient trees, and views that stretch all the way to the coast. It’s peaceful, quiet, and deeply connected to nature. You don’t just visit Springbrook — it slows you down, grounds you, and makes you appreciate the small things. Whether it’s the roar of Purling Brook Falls after rain, the stillness of the forest trails, or the golden light at Best of All Lookout, it’s pure magic. As a local, I still find new pockets of beauty all the time. If you’re visiting, take your time. Respect the land, the wildlife, and the locals who help preserve it. This mountain is a treasure.

  • 5 Sharon George
    3 months ago

    Springbrook National Park is absolutely breathtaking! The lush rainforest, stunning waterfalls like Purling Brook Falls, and incredible views from lookouts such as Best of All Lookout make it a must-visit. The walking tracks are well maintained and suit all fitness levels. It’s a peaceful escape into nature and perfect for a day trip. Highly recommend visiting if you're in Queensland!

  • 5 Le Hoang Giap
    a month ago

    Springbrook National Park packs an astonishing mix of rainforest, waterfalls, and ancient geology into a compact stretch of the Gondwana highlands. The drive up is an experience in itself, climbing narrow switchbacks that swap coastal suburbs for clouds of mist and towering Antarctic beech trees. Stop at the first lookout and the Gold Coast skyline sits like a glittering bookmark far below, framed by rolling green hills. Walking tracks branch out in every direction, each with its own reward. Twin Falls Circuit threads behind two curtains of water, giving you that cinematic moment when sunlight slants through the spray. The Best of All Lookout lives up to its name with a sweeping vista all the way to Byron Bay on a clear day, and interpretive signs point out volcanic craters now softened by forest. For something shorter, the trail to the Natural Bridge leads into a cool cave where glow-worms light the ceiling after dusk and a creek dives through a neat hole in the rock. Facilities are simple but sufficient. Car parks at major trailheads have clean toilets, picnic tables, and clear maps that outline distances and difficulty grades. Mobile reception fades quickly off the ridge so downloading an offline map helps, and the plateau’s weather changes without warning, making a rain jacket smart even in midsummer. Food options are limited once you leave the highway; packing lunch lets you linger wherever you find the best bird calls. Whether you are after a family-friendly boardwalk, a half-day waterfall circuit, or just a chance to stand above the clouds for a moment, Springbrook delivers scenery that feels both primeval and unexpectedly close to the coast.

  • 5 Arianna
    5 months ago

    Springbrook National Park is a must-visit for nature lovers, offering stunning waterfalls, lush rainforests, and incredible lookouts. Highlights include the Natural Bridge, Purling Brook Falls, and the Best of All Lookout, which truly lives up to its name! The walking trails are well-maintained and filled with wildlife, making it a perfect escape into nature. Highly recommended for a scenic day trip or a peaceful hike!

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See ancient World Heritage rainforest, discover a surprising cave and waterfall and look out across volcanic cliffs—all from the comfort of your home! Photo credit: © Queensland Government

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Springbrook plateau site upgrades project 2025–28

Project overview

As part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, Springbrook National Park is one of the most outstanding and valuable places in the world. Spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, magnificent views, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty make it a special place to visit. Approximately half a million visitors make their way to Springbrook National Park each year.

Over the next 3 years, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services (QPWS) will upgrade 4 key areas in the Springbrook plateau section of Springbrook National Park, to ensure it has contemporary and sustainable facilities reflective of its World Heritage status. These upgrades are designed to improve visitor experiences and safety, as well as better manage the movement of visitors within the park.

    Key project features

    This project will see the creation of a new orientation site, car parks, lookouts and walking tracks. We’ve worked closely with the Yugambeh people to develop concept designs for the proposed upgrades.

    The Settlement picnic area and Purling Brook Falls circuit

    The proposed redevelopment of The Settlement picnic area will create a central visitor hub for the broader Springbrook National Park and include a new car park with bus parking, an interpretive shelter and amenity block. The start of the Purling Brook Falls circuit will be upgraded to increase accessibility to a new, two-level lookout on the eastern side of the creek. A new suspension bridge will span the creek, protecting sensitive and vulnerable habitat and improving visitor safety by reducing access to the top of the falls. The western lookout will also be upgraded.

    Photo of the Settlement picnic area as it is now—a large grassy area bounded by forest, with a timber information shelter and the start of a walking track
    Photo of the Settlement picnic area as it will be when upgrades are complete, with visitors crossing a road to a large open-sided roofed visitor shelter and gathering area. The area is bounded by forest.
    Photo of the Settlement picnic area viewed from the air showing trees and open grassy areas, as it is now
    Photo of an aerial view of The Settlement picnic area with a carpark design superimposed on the grassy area
    Photo of a view of Purling Brook creek at the top of the falls looking north to the cliff edge
    Photo of a view of Purling Brook creek at the top of the creek looking north, with a suspension bridge spanning the creek superimposed
    Photo of the view of the eastern lookout on Purling Brook circuit, as it is now, on the edge of the cliff
    Photo of view of the eastern lookout on Purling Brook circuit with new lookout design superimposed over existing lookout
    Photo of the Settlement picnic area as it is now—a large grassy area bounded by forest, with a timber information shelter and the start of a walking track The Settlement picnic area BEFORE Photo credit: © Tract Photo of the Settlement picnic area as it will be when upgrades are complete, with visitors crossing a road to a large open-sided roofed visitor shelter and gathering area. The area is bounded by forest. The Settlement picnic area AFTER (artist impression) Photo credit: © Tract Photo of the Settlement picnic area viewed from the air showing trees and open grassy areas, as it is now Aerial view of The Settlement picnic area BEFORE Photo credit: © Tract Photo of an aerial view of The Settlement picnic area with a carpark design superimposed on the grassy area Aerial view of The Settlement picnic area AFTER (artist impression) Photo credit: © Tract Photo of a view of Purling Brook creek at the top of the falls looking north to the cliff edge Top of Purling Brook Falls BEFORE Photo credit: © Tract Photo of a view of Purling Brook creek at the top of the creek looking north, with a suspension bridge spanning the creek superimposed Top of Purling Brook Falls AFTER (artist impression) Photo credit: © Tract Photo of the view of the eastern lookout on Purling Brook circuit, as it is now, on the edge of the cliff Purling Brook Falls circuit, eastern lookout BEFORE Photo credit: © Tract Photo of view of the eastern lookout on Purling Brook circuit with new lookout design superimposed over existing lookout Purling Brook Falls circuit, eastern lookout AFTER (artist impression) Photo credit: © Tract
    The Settlement and Purling Brook concept design
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    A walk-through of concept designs for upgrades at The Settlement picnic area and Purling Brook Falls walking track.

    Gwongorella picnic area

    Extra car parking bays will be added to the current car park providing more parking opportunities for visitors to Gwongorella picnic area and connected walking tracks. An accessible toilet block will improve sanitation services for visitors, reduce operating costs and improve environmental outcomes.

    Tallanbana trailhead

    Tallanbana serves as the trailhead for the popular Twin Falls and Warrie circuits. With approximately 100,000 visitors a year, the popularity of these walking tracks creates extreme parking congestion along Springbrook Road. Design options are being considered to increase parking capacity and improve safety of visitor and vehicle movements.

    Best Of All lookout

    The re-imagined trailhead and car park at Best Of All lookout will improve visitors’ experiences and safety. The upper and lower carparks will be upgraded to improve accessibility, parking spaces and the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians. An upgraded track surface will create a more accessible travel experience to the established lookout.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why is this project needed?

    • In recent years, a steady growth in popularity of sites on the plateau has led to congestion and crowding. At peak times, car parking overflows into residential streets, creating hazards for pedestrians and residents.
    • Due to their age and condition, many of the existing park facilities need replacement. New and rejuvenated facilities will be more accessible and are less likely to be affected by flooding events.
    • The landscape is of significant cultural value to the Yugambeh people, and the upgrades provide an opportunity to increase awareness of their connections to Country.
    • All new construction will be to a standard designed to service visitors for the next 20+ years and enhance the outstanding natural beauty of Springbrook National Park.

    How long will the project take?

    The project planning has begun. The final part of the project is expected to be completed in 2028.

    What are the impacts to visitors?

    Works will be staged where possible to reduce disruption to visitors. While there may be some impacts on the local community and for visitors, these will be communicated well in advance and mitigated to reduce negative impacts. We will keep visitors informed through Park alerts and this page will also be updated as the project progresses.

    Funding

    This project is part of the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 Ecotourism Plan to make Queensland a must-visit destination for domestic and international travellers.

    Approximately $17 million has been allocated for the upgrades over the next three years.

    More information

    Contact us using the enquiry form. To ensure our best response, please use the words ‘Springbrook NP redevelopment’ in the enquiry title.

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