Springbrook National Park tour: Kangaroos, rainforest, waterfalls

Kangaroos grazing, rainforest walks, waterfalls you swim in, and a meal cooked at the top of one

A small-group tour of Springbrook National Park on the Gold Coast where you walk among wild kangaroos, search for koalas in their natural habitat, and explore multiple waterfalls: some from lookouts, others by walking behind their base with the option to swim. The tour visits two UNESCO heritage locations including Natural Bridge, covers subtropical and temperate rainforest types, and includes a homecooked meal served at one of the waterfalls. Private transportation and a live guide in English or Spanish are included. The full experience runs seven to ten hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Springbrook National Park4h · entry included
2. Best Of All Lookout20m · entry included

Explore Springbrook National Park and Wildlife

• Visit Springbrook National Park
• See Best Of All Lookout
• Walk with kangaroos and search for koalas

The experience

Springbrook National Park sits in the Gondwana Rainforests, a landscape layered with subtropical, warm and cool temperate forest types. The tour moves through this terrain on foot, stopping first where kangaroos graze in a conserved natural habitat, not a zoo, but land managed for the animals to live as they do without enclosure. From there you search for koalas in the same environment, then move to the waterfalls that define the park's character.

The waterfalls themselves are the day's centerpiece. You'll walk behind the base of multiple falls, with free swimming possible at some of them. Others you'll view from lookouts positioned throughout the park, including Best Of All Lookout. The two UNESCO heritage sites (Springbrook National Park itself and Natural Bridge) anchor the route. Midway through, a homecooked meal is served at the top of one of the waterfalls, a detail that sets the pacing and the day's rhythm.

Private transportation picks you up and carries you through the park. A guide leads the walking sections and narrates the rainforest ecology and the animals you encounter. Bottled water, fresh water refills and snacks travel with you. The walk includes steps and ramps, and you can stop and rest as needed. Contact the operator beforehand if you have questions about the terrain.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your location.
• bottled water and fresh water refills.
• snacks.
• a homecooked meal served at one of the waterfalls.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Gold Coast Rainforest Tours

Is this one for you?Private pickup means you don't need a car or rental to reach Springbrook National Park from anywhere on the Gold Coast. The guide handles the route and the pacing through the rainforest, so you walk only where the day's stops take you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I swim in the waterfalls on this Springbrook tour?

Free swimming is possible at the base of multiple waterfalls, though it is not guaranteed at every stop. Some falls you'll view from lookouts instead. The guide will indicate where swimming is safe and practical on the day.

What are the two UNESCO heritage locations on this tour?

Springbrook National Park itself is one. Natural Bridge is the other. Both are visited as part of the route through the rainforest.

How long does this tour take?

The full experience runs seven to ten hours, covering the walks, waterfalls, wildlife viewing and the meal at one of the falls.

Is transport from my hotel included?

Private transportation is included in the tour price. The guide will arrange pickup from your location on the Gold Coast.

What animals will I see on this tour?

You'll walk among wild kangaroos grazing in their natural habitat and search for koalas in the same conserved area. The animals live freely in this environment, not in a zoo setting.

What kind of rainforest will I walk through?

Springbrook contains subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate rainforest types, each with different vegetation and ecology. The tour moves through these zones as it follows the waterfalls and lookouts.