Natural Bridge - Springbrook National Park 

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The rock archway of natural bridge spans the mountain-fed waters of cave creek. Behind the bridge, the creek forms a waterfall, which plunges into a gaping hole, disappearing into the depths of a cavern. From the pool below the bridge emerges a sparkling stream, which flows into the Nerang River and down the Numinbah Valley. Surrounding the creek is dense subtropical rainforest. To the east, towering cliff faces form the edge of Springbrook.

On the deep deposits of rich volcanic soils grow the dense lowland subtropical rainforest of natural bridge. The forest canopy is a mosaic of many fruit tree species. Lillipillies, Figs, Ferns, Vines, Orchids and Staghorn also grow. Pademelons, Eastern Yellow Robins, Eastern Whipbirds, Green Catbirds, Koels, Fruit Doves, Bush turkeys, Goannas, Lorikeets, Brush tailed Possums, Sugar gliders, Bandicoots, Boobook Owl are just some of the wildlife which can be found.

Further Information

• Sheltered in a subtropical rainforest, Natural Bridge receives 1500mm of rain during the hot, humid summer. Winter days are often clear, crisp and sunny
• A sealed circuit track takes the visitor through the forest, across Cave Creek and into the arched cave to witness the waterfall plunging from above
• At night the cave is illuminated by thousands of glow-worms and their tiny green lights. While glow-worms are visible year-round, their display is significantly reduced during the winter months. Interpretive signs along the circuit highlight the park's special features

Site Description  National Park, Old Growth Forest, Waterfall

Site Facilities  Access for Disabled, Picnic Area, Rest Area, River, Walking Trails

Tour Types  Tours by Arrangement

Attractions  Lookout, Waterfalls

Activities  Animal Viewing, Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Camping, Picnicking, Rainforest Walks, Tours, Walking

Displays  Native Wildlife

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