Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park is a activities & tours in Natural Bridge, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.8/5 rating from 4235 Google reviews. Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=natural-bridge.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park
Natural Bridge · Activities & Tours
Hidden GemHinterlandFamily FriendlyRainy Day
4.8/5
(4,235 reviews)
At night, the cave ceiling turns into a bioluminescent sky, thousands of glow-worms lighting the basalt roof in cold blue. During the day, it's still worth every step. The 1km loop descends through subtropical rainforest thick with ancient root systems, wild fungi on damp trunks, and the sound of water growing louder as you approach. The cave itself delivers: a waterfall drops through a natural hole in the basalt roof, the roar amplified inside the chamber, bats flickering in the shadows at the back. The track is paved and manageable for most fitness levels, including families with young kids. Come after heavy rain when the falls are running hard. The toilets at the carpark are reliably grim, so plan accordingly.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayClosed
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday12am – 11:59pm
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What People Say
Rei Lina month ago
After our stop at the dam, we arrived at the most iconic spot in Springbrook National Park: the Natural Bridge. We ended up spending quite a bit of time here strolling and taking photos because it is simply incredibly beautiful! The natural ecology is perfectly preserved, making it an absolute paradise for nature lovers. Comfortable Trails Through Ancient Rainforests: The paved walking circuit is exceptionally well-maintained and very comfortable to navigate. Strolling through the ancient subtropical rainforest, you are constantly amazed by the towering, massive trees with their intricate, ancient root systems reaching for the sky. If you look closely, you can even spot fascinating and delicate wild fungi growing on the damp tree trunks—the area is just teeming with life. A Masterpiece of Nature - The Cave Waterfall: The absolute highlight of the trail is the natural basalt cave, formed by millions of years of water erosion! You can first watch the powerful river cascading over the rocky riverbed from above, and then walk down into the cool cave itself to witness the water plunging through a natural hole in the roof. The subterranean waterfall creates a spectacular spotlight effect, and the roaring sound echoing inside the cave is truly powerful. Home to the Magical Glow-Worms: Although we visited during the day, the welcome sign at the entrance proudly highlights that this cave is a famous habitat for Australian glow-worms. At night, the cave ceiling lights up with a bioluminescent blue starry sky. It gives us the perfect excuse to come back for a night tour! If you want to experience the pure, unspoiled beauty of Australia's ancient forests, Natural Bridge is a flawless, must-visit destination on the Gold Coast!
Stuart Grista month ago
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