Natural Bridge is a 1km return walk from the carpark, allow one hour walking time...class2

How to get there.

Exit the Pacific Motorway at Nerang (exit 69) and follow the Nerang Murwillumbah Road for 30 km. Turn left into the park entrance. An alternative scenic route is 42 km via the Springbrook plateau from Mudgeeraba. From the Pacific Motorway take exit 80 from the south or exit 79 from the north and follow the Gold Coast Springbrook Road to the plateau then turn right onto Pine Creek Road. Follow Pine Creek Road to the end and then turn left onto the Nerang Murwillumbah Road. Natural Bridge can also be reached from Murwillumbah by following the Numinbah Road for 27 km. The scenic access roads are winding and should be travelled with care.

Natural Bridge CircuitNatural Bridge

to be continued.....

 

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Natural Bridge Circuit

Natural Bridge Section

Warringa Pool TrackWarringa Pool

 

 

Warrie CircuitPoonyahra Falls

Warringa Pool TrackAt the base of Purlingbrook Falls you'll find the Warringa Track, this leads to Warringa pool. If you follow the stream up for about one hundred meters you'll find this hidden waterfall.

Twin Falls CircuitBlack Fellow Falls

Twin Falls CircuitBlack Fellow Falls

Purlingbrook CircuitSpiny Mountain Crayfish

Purlingbrook Falls Walking Tracks

Purlingbrook Falls...4km..2hrs..class3
Warringa Pool.....Add 2km..40mins
Warringa Pool Track starts from the base of Purlingbrook falls.

Purlingbrook Section

Egernia Major "Land Mullet"These are common on the plateau.

Twin Falls Circuit

Purlingbrook CircuitPurlingbrook Falls

Twin Falls Section

Twin Falls CircuitThe stream above Twin Falls

Goomoolahra Picnic AreaStream beside the picnic area.

 

Twin Falls CircuitTwin Falls

Twin Falls Walking tracks

Distances are measured as return distances ,unless otherwise indicated.
Twin Falls .... 4 km...2hrs..class3
Warrie Circuit..17km..5-6hrs..class4

 

 

How to get there

Twin Falls & Purlingbrook section
From the Pacific Motorway, Springbrook plateau is 29 km from Mudgeeraba or 42 km from Nerang. Exit the Pacific Motorway at Mudgeeraba (exit 79 from the north, exit 80 from the south) and follow the Gold Coast Springbrook Road. Alternatively, exit the Pacific Motorway at Nerang (exit 69) and follow the Nerang Murwillumbah Road for 42 km then take the Springbrook turn-off at Pine Creek Road. Both bitumen roads are steep and narrow.

"Walking track Classifications"

The classification system is based on Australian Standards. Please note that while each track is classified according to its most difficult section, other sections may be of an easier level.

Class 2 (Australian Standards)

* Easy level track, suitable for all fitness levels - no previous bushwalking experience necessary
* All junctions sign posted and may include interpretive signs.

Class 3 (Australian Standards)

* Distinct tracks with junctions sign-posted, rough track surfaces with some exposed roots and rocks.
* Variable in width; muddy sections, steep grades and steps may be encountered.
* May be partially overgrown; hazards such as fallen trees and rockfalls may be present.
* Caution needed at creek crossings, cliff edges and naturally occurring lookouts.
* Reasonable level of fitness required and ankle supporting footwear recommended.

Class 4 (Australian Standards)

* Distinct tracks with junctions sign posted, rough track surfaces with some exposed roots and rocks.
* Variable in width; muddy sections, steep grades and steps may be encountered.
* May be extensively overgrown; hazards such as fallen trees and rockfalls likely to be present.
* Caution needed at creek crossings, cliff edges and naturally occurring lookouts.
* Moderate fitness level with previous experience and ankle supporting footwear strongly recommended.