Springbrook is a region in the hinterlands of the Gold Coast. The mountainous area was formed from eruptions from the Tweed volcano, leaving us with stunning scenery with waterfalls, towering cliffs, and lush rainforests.
There are plenty of brown sign destinations in Springbrook, starting from Wunburra Lookout, through to Goomoolahra Picnic Area Lookouts at the end of Springbrook Road.
Springbrook will easily fill a whole day, and a weekend will be necessary if you venture on some of the walks, such as the Purling Brook Falls circuit, and the Twin Falls circuit.
The brown sign destination Purling Brook Falls Lookout is a highlight at Springbrook. It is accessible from the Gwongorella Picnic Area , or from The Settlement Day Use Area. The brown signs lead you to Gwongorella Picnic Area. I was at Gwongorella Picnic Area the afternoon before, and had a quick look at the falls, … Read more
Hardys Lookout is a small lookout along Springbrook Rd, looking to the west over the farmland. The lookout has a lot of trees obstructing the view, so only a narrow view is seen. Being right at the road it is worth stopping for a look if you haven’t before. A monument is at Hardys Lookout … Read more
The name of some destinations is based on what you can see and provide you with an expectation of what the view will be. Nearby Canyon Lookout , for example, looks over a canyon. So when a lookout is named “Best Of All Lookout”, it sets a high bar for itself. Best Of All Lookout in … Read more
Goomoolahra Picnic Area is a picnic area at the end of Springbrook Rd at Springbrook. It is set beside the Mundora Creek, with some picnic spots right at the creek. Goomoolahra is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘big waterfall’. There are picnic tables and wood BBQs, although it appeared only one BBQ was functional. Make sure … Read more
Tallanbana Picnic Area is a small picnic area at Springbrook in the Gold Coast hinterland. Tallanbana is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘out of the rushes’. The picnic grounds has picnic tables, most are set under cover or well shaded by the surrounding trees, and flushing toilets. From Tallanbana Picnic Area, a short walk leads to … Read more
Canyon Lookout is in Springbrook, only a few metres from the parking area. It has views across the canyon, and down the valley through to the Gold Coast in the distance. Rainbow Falls can be seen on the other side of the canyon, falling from the rock cliffs opposite the Canyon Lookout. The Twin Falls … Read more
Gwongorella Picnic Area is at Springbrook in the Gold Coast hinterland. As the name suggests, it is a picnic area. There are plenty of brown sign destinations with picnic facilities in the Springbrook area, Gwongorella has the most space available. Getting a car park within the parking area was a challenge, as it is also … Read more
Apple Tree Park is part of Springbrook. The park is fairly protected with shade and has some good facilities to stop for a picnic lunch or a late afternoon nibblies on your way back out from a day at Springbrook. Apple Tree Park is not the first brown sign destination at Springbrook, but it is … Read more
The Springbrook Mountain Visitor Centre is a small hut on Old School Road, at a historical school site. The hut is usually unmanned, in 2018 it was open on weekends and public holidays from 10am to 2pm. There are brochures available on the outside with information about the Springbrook Mountain area, including Natural Bridge, so … Read more
Wunburra Lookout is the first brown sign tourist destination entering into the Springbrook Mountain area, at the southern end of a split section of the road. Wunburra is an Aboriginal word meaning “run up hill – hunting dog” The view from is from a platform built to the edge of the hillside. The lookout is across … Read more
