Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls

10 min to 20 min

440 m
return

↑ 38 m
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Easy track
Starting from the end of Springbrook Road, Springbrook, this return walk takes you to the Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls and a nearby lookout overlooking Gold Coast, via a concrete footpath all the way. You’ll feel quite small as you're looking over the falls and towards the Gold Coast in the distance. The crisp views of the dense forest blanketing the hills and mountains of Springbrook are easily worth the short trip. You may not be able to see the skyscrapers over at Surfers Paradise on a foggy day, but it surely makes the experience more mysterious and cinematic. With a paved track and a nice little picnic area with BBQs and sheltered tables, this can make for a great family trip. Unfortunately, you will have to leave your dog behind. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-28.2241163,153.2847043)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Pacific Motorway, M1
  • Turn on to The Link Way then drive for 215 m
  • Turn left onto The Link Way, 99 and drive for another 380 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gold Coast Springbrook Road, 99 and drive for another 640 m
  • Continue onto Franklin Drive, 99 and drive for another 28.7 km
  • Keep left onto Springbrook Road, 99 and drive for another 40 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From the end of Springbrook Road across the English Country Gardens, head along the concrete walking track next to the green “Springbrook National Park - Goomoolahra Picnic Area” sign, moving directly away from the road. Pass by the picnic table to your left, then follow the track as it leads you into the woodland to continue along Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls Track.....
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Start.
English Country Gardens (about 55 m back from the start).
After another 70 m continue straight.
After another 40 m pass the toilet (15 m on your right).
After another 25 m pass the BBQ (6 m on your right).
After another 20 m pass the picnic table (7 m on your right).
After another 10 m pass the shelter (10 m on your right).
After another 60 m come to the viewpoint (on your left).
Then pass the "Goomoolahra Falls" (20 m on your left).
Continue another 35 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 220 m to get back to the start.
A viewpoint.
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Terrain
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Goomoolahra(Bilbrough) Falls


Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length 440 m
Time 10 min to 20 min
Quality of track Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required No experience required (2/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route
Shelter: There is one 125 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 70 m from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
70 m[toilet]
Shelter
125 m[shelter]
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