Highlight:
- Experience the spectacular beauty of Springbrook
- View up to 5 stunning waterfalls including Purling Brook Falls and Natural Bridge.
- Visit a world heritage listed National Park with some of the most ancient trees on the planet.
- Travel through Numinbah Valley with its high cliffs and green country pastures.
- Learn about the history, culture and stories of the region on a fully guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge.
- Stand on the edge of an extinct 23 million year old volcano.
- Take in the view at our most famous lookouts with views across to the Gold Coast, Mt Warning and Green Cauldron of Northern NSW (weather dependent).
Duration:
- 5 hours
Pick-up location:
- 8:20am Australia Fair - 32 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215
- 8.30am Sheraton Mirage - 71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
- 8:40am QT Gold Coast - 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- 8:45am Aquaduck Office - Aquaduck Corner of Cavill Ave &, Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- 8:55am Crowne Plaza - 2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- 9:00am Star Casino - 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
- 9:20am Nerang Station - Nerang QLD 4211
Walking Grade and Distance:
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Grade 2 - No walking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
- Total Walk Approx: 2.85km
Over 180 million years ago, the supercontinent Gondwana connected Australia to Antarctica. Remnants of the ancient Gondwana Rainforest still exist today. Listed by Unesco as world heritage rainforest, the Springbrook National Park is home to ancient species of Beech trees once originating from Antarctica, some over 3000 years old. In fact there is vegetation in the national park that dates back over 100million years! Experience the earth’s evolutionary history and explore bio diverse forest eco systems as you explore Springbrook National Park. Some highlights of the area include:
- Natural Bridge
On the western side of Springbrook National Park you will find the Natural Bridge section of the park. It is an easy walk along the pathway through the ancient Gondwana rainforest , before you reach the picturesque formation. You can’t help but feel a spiritual connection to the ancient forest as it opens up to reveal sparkling fresh waters cascading through the roof of the basalt cave. With the sunlight shining through the window, the image of this gorgeous rock arch has been captured by the hundreds who visit it each year.
Whilst you are here take a moment to observe the flora and fauna around you as you stand ancient living history of the Jurassic Age. The Hoop Pines in the forest are living descendendants of trees that covered the land over 180 million years ago. Wildlife lovers can keep an eye out for the opportunity to spot paradise Riflebirds, eastern yellow Robin, Wompoo fruit-doves and also rare and threatened amphibian species like the cascade tree frog and tusked frog. The parks resident invertebrates such as the Richmond birdwing butterfly and glow-worms which originated from Gondwana have changed little over 400 million years.
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Best of All Lookout
Situated on the edge of an escarpment providing sweeping views of Mt Warning (the lava plug of the now extinct Tweed shield volcano), and extending as far south as Northern NSW it was a no-brainer when naming this lookout. The best Of All Lookout is accessed via a short walk through ancient Antarctic beech forest full of old knarled trees, lichen covered rocks and ancient plants. It feels like you are walking through the set of a JRR Tolkein film. Tread lightly and you may catch a glimpse of the Pademelon as it bounds through the bushes.
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3000 year old Antarctic Beech Trees
The World heritage listed Gondwana rainforest area and its iconic trees provide a delicate and essential habitat for more than 270 threatened and endangered species. One of the forests most magical inhabitants are the Antarctic Beech trees, Nothofagus moorei. Standing like a tribe of elders emerging from the forest floor, these 3000 year old trees with their knarled root bases and towering canopy are one of the last remaining links to the ancient forests of Gondwana.
Many years ago, Nothofagus forests were found in abundance across the continent. Their disappearance has meant a loss in habitat for many animals and this last remaining section provides the principal habitat for many threatened species including the Albert’s lyrebird and other bird species whose evolution dates back to the cretaceous period. Previously listed as extinct, there have been recent sightings of the Hastings River mouse and the parma wallaby, further demonstrating the importance of this unique environment.
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Purling Brook Falls
One of the tallest waterfalls in Springbrook National Park and arguably one of the most breathtaking is Purling Brook Falls. Witness natures magic as fresh mountain water cascades over the rockface in a single stream to the natural swimming pool 100m below. tHe crystal clear swimming hole at the base of the waterfall is popular with hikers looking for a refreshing cool off whilst hiking the 4km circuit. Purling brook falls lookout, at the top of the waterfall provides a sensational view of the waters falling over the edge, and into the crystal clear rock pool below. The surrounding eucalypt forest features native vegetation including ancient cycads, colourful hakea shrubs and delicate wildflowers.
What is included:
- Light refreshments from a Local Cafe
- National Park fees
- Expert tour guide
- In vehicle and guided walk commentary
- A small group experience
- Pick up/drop off at selected locations
What is not included:
- Other personal expenses
- Personal insurance
Please note:
- No luggage/pram/stroller storage on the bus
All bookings are made with Extragreen Holidays Group Management Pty Ltd (ABN 53 658 793 367) (us/we). By booking a trip with us, you have agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in these booking conditions. Your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation and/or invoice.
Please take the time to read and understand the conditions of booking set out below before booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the information relating to your product or service before booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the tour you are undertaking. Extragreen Holidays Group Management Pty Ltd will not be held responsible for passengers failing to familiarise themselves with the booking terms and conditions.
Fares
- Fares are in Australian dollars, include GST (Goods and Services Tax) and are subject to change without notice.
Children
- The age range for children's tickets is 2-16 years old. Infant 0-1 yrs.
Pick-up & Drop-off
- Please note it is the customer’s responsibility to be waiting out the front of your selected pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure. Failure to wait out the front of your selected location may result in the tour guide being unable to locate you, causing failure to load. We cannot be held responsible for passengers who fail to load.
Special Requirements
- Please notify us of any dietary requirements, food allergies and/or medical conditions at the time of booking or 7-days before tour departure. Limited food options are available on extended tours, and forward planning is required to ensure we can accommodate but not guaranteed.
Agency
- We may also, acting as an agent or reseller for various third-party suppliers of goods and services, engage relevant third-party suppliers to supply you with other goods or services, for example, ski hire and lift tickets associated with snow tours (third-party arrangements).
- Any third-party arrangements are collateral to the bus transportation services we directly provide you. Our obligation to you is to (and you expressly authorise us to) arrange relevant contracts between you and relevant third-party goods and services providers, as may be relevant to the particular tour you have booked.
- We exercise due care and skill in choosing third-party providers of goods and services but have no control over, and to the extent permitted by law, no liability for, the goods and services provided by relevant third parties.
- All third-party arrangements made on your behalf are subject to the terms and conditions of the relevant third-party suppliers.
Travel Insurance
- We recommend all guests have travel insurance which should be taken out at the time of booking before tour departure. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of $200 000 for each of the categories of cover.
- We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account, please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number and the emergency contact number with you rather than the bank’s name and credit card details.
Limitation of liability
- You agree to indemnify us in relation to any loss or damage suffered by us in respect of goods or services provided to you in respect of third-party arrangements, including but not limited to claims in relation to damaged equipment, e.g., ski equipment.
- To the extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any injury, loss, accident or delay that may occur due to factors beyond our direct control or by reason of any act or omission of any third party.
Recreational services waiver
- As part of your tour, you may engage in sporting activities or leisure-time pursuits or other activities that involve a significant degree of physical exertion or physical risk and are undertaken for the purposes of recreation, enjoyment or leisure (recreational services). This may include but is not limited to skiing, snowboarding and snow sports.
- To the extent permitted by law, Extragreen Holidays Group Management Pty Ltd, its employees, directors and agents are not liable to you, your dependents or legal representatives for personal injury or death suffered by you due to the negligence, breach of contract or statute or statutory duty of Extragreen Holidays Group Management Pty Ltd, including but not limited to any liability for recreational services not being rendered with due care and skill or not being reasonably fit for any purpose you have made known, expressly or by implication, to us or because we failed to achieve any result reasonably expected by you, which you made known, expressly or by implication, to us or for breach of any other consumer guarantee of the Australian Consumer Law (Vic) or of the Australian Consumer Law (Cth).
- You acknowledge that recreational services and associated recreational activities are dangerous, with many risks and hazards. As a consequence, personal injury (including serious personal injury) and sometimes death can occur. You assume and accept all such risks and hereby waive the right to sue Extragreen Holidays Group Management Pty Ltd, its employees, directors and agents for any personal injury or death suffered by you in any way whatsoever caused by or arising from your use of such services or your participation in such activities.
- Please see the below-prescribed warning in relation to recreational services in Victoria you participate in, to the extent that they are held to be supplied by us. By booking this tour, you are confirming that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms and conditions.
Warning under the Australian consumer law and fair trading act 2012
Under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria), several statutory guarantees apply to the supply of certain goods and services. These guarantees mean that the supplier named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you
- are rendered with due care and skill.
- are reasonably fit for any purpose that you, either expressly or by implication, make known to the supplier.
- might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the supplier.
Under section 22 of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012, the supplier is entitled to ask you to agree that these statutory guarantees do not apply to you. If you sign this form, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the supplier under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 if you are killed or injured because the services provided were not in accordance with these guarantees are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in clause 9 of this form.
The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier’s part. Gross negligence, in relation to an act or omission, means doing the act or omitting to do an act with reckless disregard, with or without consciousness, for the consequences of the act or omission. See regulation 5 of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Regulations 2012 and section 22(3)(b) of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012.
Cancellation by the Traveller
If you wish to change or cancel a trip:
We understand that travel plans can sometimes change. If you cancel some or all portions of your booking, the cancellation terms set out below will apply. A cancellation will only take effect when we receive written confirmation that you have sent to your relevant booking agent notifying them of your cancellation.
- 3 days or more before departure, the clients will be afforded the opportunity to reschedule the same, obtain a gift card with the monies paid for future use, or a refund.
- Cancelled within 3 days or failure to board on tour will result in full fare forfeiture of the ticket price and not eligible for a refund.
Different cancellation conditions may apply if/when booked through third-party agents. Your travel consultant will advise if differences apply. We strongly advise you to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a trip, join it after departure, or leave it before its completion, no refund will be made or compensation for departure costs incurred. The above cancellation terms are less any unrecoverable costs by accommodation providers, travel agents, third-party affiliates and supplier fees.
Cancellation by the operator
We may cancel a trip at any time up to 7 days before departure. Alternatively, we can cancel a trip at any time before departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events occur that deem it not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary.
If we cancel your trip, we can offer you a choice of the following:
- A 100% reimbursement of monies paid for your trip.
- Transfer amounts paid to alternative departure date or tour operated by us.
- Issued with a credit travel voucher to the amount paid for your trip, valid for 3 years.
Force Majeure Cancellation
A “Force Majeure Event” includes but is not limited to: acts of God; war; civil commotion; riot; blockade or embargo; fire; explosion; breakdown; union dispute; earthquake; epidemic, pandemic or other health emergencies; flood; windstorm or other extreme weather events; lack or failure of courses of supply; passage of any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand, requisition or requirement or any other act of any government authority, beyond the reasonable control of the parties, whether or not foreseeable, which would make it dangerous or not viable for a trip to commence or continue.
If a trip is cancelled due to a ‘Force Majeure Event’, we can offer you a choice of:
- A 100% credit voucher of monies paid for your trip.
- A refund minus unrecoverable costs.
Any credit travel voucher resulting from cancellation as mentioned:
- 3-year expiry date and may be applied towards any other available trip offered by us
- Are not redeemable for cash.
- Excludes flights, accommodations, and insurance as they will have their own booking conditions
In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less than any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking, including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.