Southern Cross Tours Surfers Paradise Walking Tours

Take in all that the World Heritage Rainforests of Springbrook and Natural Bridge has to offer in half a day. This tour has so much to offer only a short drive from the Gold Coast beaches allowing you to truly explore the green behind the gold on this nature based hinterland experience.
Your Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour:
A short drive from the Gold Coast through Numinbah valley with its high cliffs and green country pastures leads us to the World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park. Explore ancient Gondwana rainforest with Antarctic beech trees dating back over 3000 years.
Visit the stunning Natural Arch waterfall on a fully guided walk led by your expert local guide. Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the rainforest as you make your way through the forest to the waterfall. From inside the cave witness the unique and magical sight of water cascading through the roof of the basalt cave which has been formed over millions of years.
Continuing the tour, Best of All Lookout offers a sweeping view across the valley from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay and Mount Warning. The walk to this magnificent lookout takes you through one of the few remaining pockets of ancient Antarctic beech forest, a link to the ancient forests of Gondwana.

Enjoy savoury and sweet snacks with cold drinks before heading to the nearby viewing platform to see the majestic Purling Brook Falls.

During the journey, informative tour commentary on the area and wildlife is provided along with great scenery of the Numinbah Valley. Finish the day with a visit to either Canyon Lookout or Goomoolahra Falls Lookout (weather dependent).

*Minimum 6 pax to run



Tour Highlights:
View up to 5 Waterfalls including Purling Brook Falls and Natural Bridge.
Light refreshments included.
Travel through Numinbah Valley with its high cliffs and green country pastures.
Fully guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge.
Best Of All Lookout, 2000 year old Beech Trees, breathtaking views over Mt Warning and Green Cauldron of Northern NSW (weather dependent).
Informative commentary throughout the tour.
National Park fees included.
Small group tours offer a personalised experience.
Infant age is 0-1 years. No food or beverage is included.

Any person under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Pick-up from selected locations in Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Southport and Nerang Railway Station. Please contact us on +61 7 5655 0716 at least 24hrs prior to your tour to confirm your booking and pick-up details.
Tour duration is approximate and is based on tour time starting from and returning to Aquaduck booking office, Surfers Paradise.
Southern Cross Tours may alter or cancel any section of any of the itinerary which may result from road closures, weather, suppliers or any other condition of an operational nature. Alternate vehicles may be used in the event that a Southern Cross vehicle is unavailable.


What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, a jacket, hat, water bottle.
Our rainforest walks require a low to moderate degree of fitness and follow clearly marked paths and boardwalks. Enclosed shoes are recommended.


Additional note:

All our vehicles carry umbrellas, insect repellent and first aid kits. Your guides have all relevant permits, training and authorisation to ensure a safe, comfortable journey. This is an all age tour. Should you require a booster seat for younger family members, we can provide them at no extra charge – just let us know in advance. Please note there is no luggage/pram/stroller storage on the bus.
Ticket insurance (if purchased)
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