Explore the World Heritage Rainforest of Springbrook National Park, featuring many waterfalls, rainforest walking (approx. 4.5km), great look outs and fascinating Glow Worms. Lunch is served with views over Purlingbrook Falls and hotel transfers are available from both Brisbane or Gold Coast for your convenience.

Highlights

  • Discover the world heritage rainforest on this bushwalk tour
  • Walk through the Springbrook National Park Rainforest
  • See 2000 year old Antartic Beech trees
  • See the spectacular Natural Arch, a natural formation waterfall and cave
  • Spectacular views of Byron Bay through to Tweed Heads at the "Best Of All Lookout"
  • See native wildlife, wallabys and rainforest birds
  • See over 10,000 glowworms light up the grotto's ceiling
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Gold Coast and Brisbane centrally located hotels

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Discover the World Heritage Rainforest. Start your day by visiting the spectacular Natural Arch. This amazing natural formation is a waterfall and cave all in one, courtesy of mother nature.

Next we are off to Springbrook National Park. On guided 4km walk, discover stunning cascading waterfalls, marvel at the wonders of the rainforest while walking the Twin Falls Circuit. Your guided walk through sub-tropical temperate rainforest takes you a little further to the viewpoints that most visitors miss out on.

Enjoy a delicious lunch as you overlook the regions largest waterfall, Purlingbrook Falls.

Following lunch, journey into the rainforest to see the endangered 2000 year old Antartic Beech Trees. Then stand of the edge of the extinct Tweed Shield Volcano.

keep a lookout for native wildlife such as wallabys and rainforest. You might get lucky and spot some rare wildlife from the tracks.

Next, the "Best Of All Lookout", which is just as good as its name suggests! Here you have sweeping views from Byron Bay to Tweed Heads.

Your last activity today is to visit the grotto. Home to one of the rainforest's most intriguing creatures, glow worms. In the pitch black darkness of the grotto, 10 000 glow worms light up the ceiling like stars in the night. A full day of stunning views, mountains of information and hearty food.

Please note: walks are suitable to people of average fitness. Some sections include stairs, uneven ground, creek crossings over wet rocks. It is advised to take a raincoat in all seasons. While every attempt is made to visit everything on the itinerary, inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Schedule Details

Springbrook National Park Discovery Full-Day Bushwalk including Glow Worm Tour

Black Fellow Falls Bushwalk

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Brisbane or Gold Coast centrally located hotels:

Brisbane Pickups:
  • Brisbane Backpackers Resort - Westend
  • Rydges Hotel - Southbank
  • Hilton Hotel - Brisbane city
  • Rendezvous Hotel - Brisbane city
  • Urban Hotel - Springhill
  • Mantra on Queen - Brisbane city
  • Bunk Backpackers - Fortitude Valley
  • Shafston Mansions - Kangaroo Point
Gold Coast Pickups:
  • Bond Uni - Robina
  • Jupiters Casino - Broadbeach
  • Crowne Plaza, Bus stop opposite - Surfers Paradise
  • Paradise Resort - Surfers Paradise
  • YHA Backpackers - Main Beach
  • Southport Transit Centre - Southport

OR

Central pickup points:

  • Brisbane Transit Centre, Roma Street, Level 3, Gate 36
  • Gold Coast Transit Centre, from the taxi rank at the front
Departure Time:

  • 7:00am from Brisbane
  • 8:30am from the Gold Coast

Duration:

10 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure

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Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Local guide
    • Walking tour
    • Lunch
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    • National Park fees
    • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Minimum age is 4 years as the required seating for infants up to 3 years old is not available for these vehicles
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