Southern Cross 4WD Tours Springbrook Animal Encounter

Your tour begins with complimentary pick up from your central
Gold Coast hotel (Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach), and in just a
short drive the busy city streets give way to the cliffs and pastures of the
Numinbah Valley as you travel towards Springbrook National Park.

Take a fully guided walk through pristine subtropical rainforest to
the Natural Bridge rock arch and waterfall. Inside the cave you’ll see the
water cascading through the roof of the basalt cave which has been formed over
millions of years – a wonderful photography opportunity. You’ll learn about the
rainforest’s unique flora and fauna, and its special significance as World
Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, during this approximately 45-minute guided
circuit walk.

Journey to higher elevations within Springbrook National Park to
view 4 more stunning waterfalls– Purling Brook Falls, the Twin Falls and
Rainbow Falls from Canyon Lookout.

At its highest point, your guide walks you through one of the region’s
last remaining pockets of Antarctic Beech rainforest featuring 3000-year old
trees, before emerging at Best of All Lookout – a spectacular
panorama taking in the Gold Coast, Mt Warning and the Green Cauldron of
Northern NSW.

Of course you’ll need refreshments during your tour, so you’ll also stop
in at a charming hinterland café for afternoon tea: freshly baked scones with
jam and cream accompanied by a coffee, tea or cold drink.

All throughout the tour you’ll be on the lookout for native
wildlife – from brightly coloured parrots and other rainforest birds,
interesting insects, reptiles and amphibians, and even famous Australian
marsupials like koalas, kangaroos and wallabies which may emerge in the cooler
parts of the day on the journey home.

This is a truly personalised experience, with no more than 16 people per
tour, traveling in luxury Mercedes vehicles and with commentary from a local,
experienced guide all the way.

This tour is ideal if you’re looking to experience the best of
the Gold Coast hinterland’s world-famous rainforests and
waterfalls in a half day. Not only will you enjoy a guided walk to Natural
Bridge and view up to 5 waterfalls, you’ll be treated to freshly baked
afternoon tea and travel in our luxury Mercede vehicle.

Please note this tour does not provide any
off-road driving due to World Heritage flora and Fauna protection areas.

All vehicles have umbrellas, insect repellent and first aid kits. Your
guides have all relevant permits and authorisation to ensure your safety. This
is an all age tour. Should you require booster seat for younger family members
just let us know in advance (no extra charge).

Please note that this tour can be customised for private charter or large
groups.



Inclusions

- FREE pick up from central Gold Coast Hotels (Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Main Beach & selected Southport)
- Experience World Heritage-listed National Parks and Gondwana Rainforests with guide commentary
- Fully guided walk to the iconic Natural Bridge rock formation and waterfall
- View up to 5 waterfalls including Purling Brook Falls and
Natural Bridge
- Stunning panoramic views from Best of All Lookout over the
Gold Coast, Mt Warning and the Green Cauldron of Northern NSW
- View 3000 year-old Antarctic Beech trees
- Venture through scenic Numinbah Valley with its sheer cliffs and green
country pastures
- A chance to spot Australian wildlife in their own environment
- Afternoon tea – freshly baked scones with jam and cream
accompanied by a coffee, tea or cold drink
- National Park fees included
- Small group guarantee, with a maximum of 16 guests seated in a luxury
Mercedes vehicle