I wanted to have a look at this National Park as I’d heard it is where the UK version of I’m a Celebrity is filmed! Though we never ran into Ant or Dec!
It was fairly close to where I was staying so we took a drive down there.
We headed up to Best of All Lookout first. Unfortunately the cloud was low over the mountain at that point so it needed re-naming to Worst of All Lookout!! We couldn’t see further than bout 20 meters or so!
We came down a bit and the cloud cleared so we had great views out over the mountains.
Purlingbrook Falls were spectacular, with views out over the rainforest. The walks around the falls were beautiful, creeks and rainforest trees to admire.
We also went the the Natural Bridge, where a waterfall has cut a hole through the landscape into a cave below, so making the area at the front of the cave look like a bridge. A walkway took us down to the bridge so we could see it at all angles. Inside the cave the water is thunderous and there are bats flying around in the cave!
Definitely worth the drive between the different parts of the National Park.

There are soo many places to explore in Springbrook National Park. Waterfalls and Hiking tracks are everywhere.

A good one for hiking is Purlingbrook Falls hiking trails. Be aware it is a lot of stairs, but once you get to the bottom it is beautiful to look up at the waterfall. It's like a scene out of Jurassic Park.

If you go hiking deeper into the bush down to the natural pools, just be on the look out for snakes on the trails. and there are plenty of snake like lizards, which I believe to be harmless, but try not to get too close just in case.

The Natural Bridge waterfall is nice, but if you are looking for a hike, you won't find it here. the walk from the car park to the waterfall is only a few hundred meters and only takes about 5 mins. if you get here early enough before the light, you can see glow worms in the cave ceiling.

Also be on the lookout for wallabies and kangaroos that hang out on the side of the narrow roads in the area. if they get spooked, they may jump in front of the car. so always drive cautiously.

A short drive from the Gold Coast is this beautiful part of Australia. Dense sub-tropical rain forrest bursting with native flora and fauna, the bird life is just amazing. The area's rock formations have led to the formation of waterfalls that are well worth the hike to get there, I especially love the twin falls walk. The Natural Bridge is well worth the trip as well. Definitely add it to your list when you're in the area.