Springbrook National Park Brisbane | Gold Coast

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  • 5 Arianna
    3 weeks 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!

  • 5 Matt Pease
    2 months ago

    Always good place to do a bush walk/hike. After thr recent rains it was so much fun, the water was very refreshing. Parking is a bit of a nightmare at times at Twin Falls as it has become so much more popular but enough parking along the road not far from the track.

  • 5 Jenny
    5 months ago

    Extremely worthwhile hike and drive! We came here for a camping trip and walked to the two falls. It was a long walk but at the end, it was beautiful! You can walk the track that goes all around the waterfalls, so you can see multiple views of it at different angles. This was very rewarding and quite exciting as we started very far from the falls and then ended up right below them! The walk is mostly a set track, with small rocks and dirt paths. We did see some wildlife, such as birds, lizards and snakes! The track varies from being undercover to completely exposed so make sure you do have the relevant sun protection and you dress in layers! There is a parking lot but it can get busy, so be aware of that too!

  • 5 Yasith Abeywickrama
    4 months ago

    Great hike with moderate difficulty. Breathtaking waterfalls along the way. Absolutely worth the drive and getting wet from the mist. Went on a weekend just after a rainy week.

  • 5 Michael Visser (Dr Michael)
    a month ago

    In between Nerang in the north and Murwillumbah in the south you’ll find Springbrook National Park. Here you’ll find a magical world dating back to Gwondala a 100 million years ago. Jurassic dinosaurs roamed here once and you can still see Antartic trees. Spectacular views are interspersed with circuit tracks encompassing waterfalls of mouthdropping beauty. We stayed overnight in our campervan at the Settlement which has facilities and private campsites for $7.25 per person (2025). This park is a must visit! XO

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The Settlement camping area

The Settlement camping area is the only camping area in Springbrook National Park.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Camping area facilities

  • Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
  • Picnic tables (some sheltered)
  • Toilets (non-flush)
  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • Tent camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Campervan camping
  • Tent camping beside car
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking
  • Scenic drive

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The Settlement camping area is the only camping area in Springbrook National Park. Travelling up from the Gold Coast, turn left off the Springbrook Road at the Springbrook Public Hall into Carricks Road and follow the signs. The camping area is on the right. All camp sites are well defined and suitable for tents, camper trailers and campervans.

The camping area is linked by a short walking track to the top of Purling Brook Falls. This walking track links up to the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

The Settlement camping area entry, Springbrook National Park.

The Settlement camping area entry, Springbrook National Park.

Photo credit: Tanya Sweeney, Queensland Government

Location: Carricks Road, Springbrook National Park.

Access: Conventional vehicle.

Maps: The Settlement camping area map (PDF, 79.6KB)

Number of sites: 11 well-defined sites.

Camp sites are suitable for: Tents, camper trailers and campervans. Each camp site has an area approximately 10m x 4.2m and an individual parking bay. Camp sites are not suitable for caravans.

Camp site surface: Soil and grassed areas with gravel parking bays.

Facilities: Toilets, drinking water and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues. Please note: there are no showers or rubbish bins provided. Please take your rubbish home with you or use the community waste and recycling centre located on Carricks Road. A short walk from the camping area is The Settlement picnic area, which has a large open recreation area, information shelter, picnic facilities and additional toilets.

Open fires: Prohibited. Fuel stoves recommended.

Generators: Not permitted.

Essentials: Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: Moderate; coverage is generally available from lookouts where you can see the Gold Coast.

Bookings

Advance bookings are essential. Book online or learn about our camping booking options.

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Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Springbrook safely and camp with care.