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The Wonders of Springbrook National Park

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Springbrook National Park - Gold Coast

Wednesday 16 July & Thursday 17 July 2025

Springbrook National Park - Gold Coast

Wednesday 16 July, Thursday 17 July and Friday 18 July 2025

Springbrook National Park

Please note that your hotel accommodation should be situated in the Gold Coast if selecting these excursions.  Should you be staying in Brisbane please select from the Brisbane excursion pages.  

Enjoy a day of discovery and delight in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Make your way to the meeting point where your vehicle awaits to take you on an unforgettable journey to the Gold Coast Hinterland and Springbrook National Park.

Your adventure begins at Coombabah Lake Conservation Park. Here, your experienced guides will help you spot Australia’s favourite locals – kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat (sightings not guaranteed) while sharing unique cultural insights into the lives of the local Aboriginal Yugambeh people.

Next, continue to Springbrook National Park and step back into the Jurassic Era as you explore the ancient Gondwana rainforest, dating back over 100 million years. Enjoy a guided walk to the famous Natural Bridge waterfall. You can’t help but feel a sprirual connection to the ancient forest as it opens up to reveal sparkling fresh waters cascading through the roof of the basalt cave, home to a small colony of bats and glow worms.


Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Beechmont Hotel and conclude your day with a curated wine tasting session at Mt Nathan Winery, sampling locally produced award-winning wines. Finally, return to your Hotel at the Gold Coast, enriched by a day of nature, culture, and indulgence.

Enjoy a day of discovery and delight in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Make your way to the meeting point where your vehicle awaits to take you on an unforgettable journey to the Gold Coast Hinterland and Springbrook National Park.

Your adventure begins at Coombabah Lake Conservation Park. Here, your experienced guides will help you spot Australia’s favourite locals – kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat (sightings not guaranteed) while sharing unique cultural insights into the lives of the local Aboriginal Yugambeh people.

Next, continue to Springbrook National Park and step back into the Jurassic Era as you explore the ancient Gondwana rainforest, dating back over 100 million years. Enjoy a guided walk to the famous Natural Bridge waterfall. You can’t help but feel a sprirual connection to the ancient forest as it opens up to reveal sparkling fresh waters cascading through the roof of the basalt cave, home to a small colony of bats and glow worms.


Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Beechmont Hotel and conclude your day with a curated wine tasting session at Mt Nathan Winery, sampling locally produced award-winning wines. Finally, return to your Hotel at the Gold Coast, enriched by a day of nature, culture, and indulgence.

About this Excursion

Duration:

8 HOURS

Food & Beverages:

Lunch, seasonal menu, with one glass of local wine/beer or soft drink, wine tasting

Activity Level:

Moderate

Duration:

8 HOURS

Food & Beverages:

Lunch, seasonal menu, with one glass of local wine/beer or soft drink, wine tasting

Activity Level:

Moderate

Itinerary

Meet at the Hotel and travel to Coombabah Lake Conservation Park – 1-hour journey

Tour of Coombabah Lake Conservation Park (Kangaroo & Koala spotting) – 45-minute visit

Continue to Natural Bridge – 1:45-hour journey

Rainforest Walk to Waterfall – 45-minute visit

Continue to Beechmont Hotel – 30-minute journey

Lunch at Beechmont Hotel – 1:30-hour

Continue to Mt Nathan Winery – 15-minute journey

Wine Tasting – 45-minute tasting experience

Travel back to the Gold Coast Hotel – 45-minute return trip

Gallery

PLEASE NOTE:

You will need to make your own way to the departure point for this excursion. Closer to the date of departure, we will notify you of the departure point which will be located in ‘central’ Gold Coast.

Springbrook National Park

Day Trip to Adelaide

Wednesday 30 July - Departs 9:30 AM / Returns 17:00 PM

The Barossa is in South Australia, about 70km north-east of Adelaide, the state’s capital city.   Your trip will include a visit of the city centre, The State Library of South Australia and lunch at a local wine bar and kitchen. 

The State Library is the information heart of South Australia, located in the North Terrace Cultural Precinct.  You will have the opportunity to explore all three buildings: the award-winning contemporary Catherine Helen Spence Wing with its iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with its 19th century Victorian splendour, and the 1861 heritage listed Institute Building.

Sweeping stadium views, stylish bar and lounge, premium menu and extensive wine list.  Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Adelaide’s most impressive dining experiences.

Extending across level three of Oval Hotel and into the iconic Adelaide Oval, Bespoke’s unique setting makes a stunning backdrop lunch.

Executive Chef Daniel Simpson’s modern Australian menu brings bold flavours to life through fresh, seasonal produce.  Two drinks are included, and you may choose from house wine, beer or a soft drink.

After lunch you will be transferred to the North Terrace, Adelaide city where you can choose to spend your time either at Rundle Mall, The Art Gallery of South Australia or South Australian Museum.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  We have been advised that the carpet is being replaced in the Mortlock Chamber (section of the library) and we are now unable to conduct tours through this section during July so we will amend the Private tour of the State Library slightly and now include access to the basement (old & rare artifacts storage) which is an area of the library usually inaccessible to the public. 

 

Private 60 minute tour of State Library of South Australia | 30 July 2025 – 11:00am

Guests will have the opportunity to explore one of South Australia’s great institutions and take a look behind the shelves. An expert librarian will take you on a walk sharing stories of how the State Library began. Your experience starts at the historic Adelaide Circulating Library to learn the history of the building. By 1861, the collection of books held there was to became the first public library in South Australia. The Adelaide Circulating Library has been used in the past as a backdrop to several movies including Shine and Gallipoli. Continue your way to the basement to see some of the interesting old & rare artifacts housed in the library. Discover how the state’s most important treasures are maintained in the state-of-the-art storage and how the preservations team cares for the collection. 

Legends that have joined us on previous experiences