Springbrook National Park

Springbrook National Park featuring landscape views
Springbrook National Park which includes forests and landscape views
Springbrook National Park featuring skyline, mountains and a coastal town
Springbrook National Park
Springbrook National Park which includes forests and landscape views


Spectacular waterfalls, panoramic coastal views and lush rainforest make this heritage-listed nature reserve in the Gold Coast hinterland a wonder to visit.

Follow winding trails along forested gorges and stop at waterfalls and lookouts along the way in scenic Springbrook National Park. The park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a unique slice of wilderness.

The sanctuary is known for its diverse flora and fauna and wonderful views. The park stretches over  6721acres (2719 hectares) in the so-called Scenic Rim of southeast Queensland, a mountainous and forested area close to the New South Wales border.

Take a drive to Canyon Lookout for jaw-dropping views of the Gold Coast punctuated by volcanic ridges and valleys. From there, you can take the Twin Falls Circuit, a 4-kilometre (2.5-mile) track that passes behind two waterfalls and through rock clefts. Follow the Purling Brook Falls circuit to see spectacular waterfalls from a suspension bridge across Little Nerang Creek.

Don’t miss the Natural Bridge, the park’s most picturesque geological feature. The rock was formed over millions of years by water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave. Take the fairly easy circuit walk over Cave Creek to see the waterfall entering the cave, forming a picture-perfect emerald pool.Wander back through the rainforest and listen out for green catbirds, paradise riflebirds and wompoo fruit-doves. Join a nocturnal tour on summer nights to view the amazing light show put on by glow worms, luminous fungi and fireflies. 

A café opposite the Wunburra Lookout offers home-made lunch dishes or Devonshire tea in a quaint cottage dining room setting. There are also many beautiful places to stop and have a picnic, such as the lovely Goomoolahra Falls Picnic Area.

Springbrook National Park is about a two-hour drive south of Brisbane. Book ahead via the Queensland Government website to reserve a basic camp site within the park or stay just outside the park in privately run campgrounds, lodges and bed-and-breakfast rooms. 

Popular places to visit


Top Springbrook National Park Hotel Deals

Springbrook Lyrebird Retreat
Springbrook Lyrebird Retreat
4 out of 5
418 Lyrebird Ridge Road, Springbrook, QLD
Springbrook Lyrebird Retreat
Ingleside Stud Farm
Ingleside Stud Farm
3 out of 5
884 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Tallebudgera Valley, QLD
Ingleside Stud Farm
Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat
Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat
4.5 out of 5
167 Upper Crystal Creek Road, via Murwillumbah, Upper Crystal Creek, NSW
Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
4 out of 5
Lamington National Park Road, via Canungra, O'reilly, QLD
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Wallaby Hotel
Wallaby Hotel
3 out of 5
45 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba, QLD
Wallaby Hotel
Quest Robina
Quest Robina
4.5 out of 5
3 Centreline Place, Robina, QLD
Quest Robina
Palm Beach Hotel
Palm Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
1118 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, QLD
Palm Beach Hotel
Riviera Bed and Breakfast
Riviera Bed and Breakfast
3.5 out of 5
53 Evanita Drive, Gilston, QLD
Riviera Bed and Breakfast
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

Black Friday: Members save 30%+

Members save 30%+ on selected hotels until 4 Dec (property time) with our Black Friday deals. Stay by 15 Dec 2025.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Book Flight + Lodging, save up to 100% of flight price - Savings based on flight + lodging package prices as compared to the price of the same components available for booking separately before all discounts and rewards applied. Your bundled savings cover up to 100% of your flight. Savings vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and travel suppliers. Savings not available on all flight + lodging package bookings.