City of Gold Coast

Nature and outdoor activities in City of Gold Coast

Nature's Best Escapes

This collection groups waterfalls on the Springbrook plateau, coastal sandy beaches around Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay, and notable rock features. It includes cascade and plunge falls accessible via short walking tracks in Springbrook National Park, Natural Bridge with its cave and waterfall formation, and patrolled sandy beaches along the southern Gold Coast.

Nature's Best Escapes — Map

A

Twin Falls

Twin cascade waterfall on the Springbrook plateau; accessed by rainforest walking tracks.

B

Rainbow Falls

Short-track waterfall near other cascades on Springbrook's escarpment.

C

Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park

Waterfall flowing through a natural rock cave formation (Natural Bridge) in Springbrook National Park.

D

Purlingbrook Falls

Purlingbrook Falls on Springbrook plateau with a marked walking trail and lookout points.

E

Goomoolahra Falls

Cascade waterfall on the Springbrook plateau within subtropical rainforest.

F

Ngarri-dhum Falls

Plunge-style waterfall located on Springbrook's escarpment.

G

Gooroolba Falls

Waterfall within the Springbrook network of cascades and walking tracks.

H

Ballanjui Falls

Waterfall situated on the plateau west of the Gold Coast hinterland.

I

Yabbraboola Falls

Rainforest waterfall on the Springbrook plateau.

J

Chiminya Falls

Waterfall on Springbrook's escarpment with nearby walking access.

K

Booboora Falls

Forest waterfall located in the Springbrook area.

L

Nagarigoon Falls

Small cascade fall within Springbrook National Park's waterways.

M

Blackfellows Falls

Waterfall fed by plateau streams on the Springbrook escarpment.

N

Poonyahra Falls

Cascade waterfall in the Springbrook hinterland.

O

Poondahra Falls

Rainforest waterfall on the Springbrook plateau.

P

Coolangatta Beach

Sandy, patrolled beach at Coolangatta with nearby surf breaks and esplanade access.

Q

Currumbin Beach

Sandy beach at Currumbin with rock platforms and beachside amenities.

R

Flat Rock Beach

Coastal sandy beach featuring flat rock platforms exposed at low tide.

S

Rainbow Bay Beach

Sheltered sandy bay at Rainbow Bay adjacent to headlands and surf breaks.

T

Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Springbrook plateau.

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