🌿 Gondwana Rainforests of Australia: Springbrook National Park
UNESCO World Heritage rainforest reserve in Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Gold Coast hinterland, southeastern Queensland
- Elevation: Volcanic plateau reaching approximately 900 metres
- Purling Brook Falls: Major waterfall dropping approximately 100 metres
- UNESCO inscription: 1986
Springbrook National Park is a protected rainforest reserve in Queensland, Australia that preserves a section of ancient subtropical Gondwana ecosystems on a volcanic plateau. The park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 as part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia designation, recognized for its exceptional biodiversity and geological significance. As of 2026, the park remains open to visitors with managed access via walking tracks, though seasonal rainfall can affect ...