Starting from the dirt road off Springbrook Road, Springbrook, this return walk takes you to the Warringa Pool and waterfall via the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk Track. Enjoy the cool waters of Little Nerang Creek as you take in the scenery around you. The lush rainforest setting can make for great photos combined with the waterfall. You’ll pass by multiple swimming holes before you make it to the big ol’ Warringa Pool. Keep an eye out for interesting fungi and little cairns here and there as you make your way through the lively woodland. If you liked the water tank art, check the website provided to learn more about the other 2 sites. Beware of snakes, especially in warmer months. 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.
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.
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mudgeeraba Road and drive for another 345 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Railway Street, 99 and drive for another 530 m
Turn right onto Railway Street and drive for another 230 m
Turn left onto Railway Street and drive for another 190 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gold Coast Springbrook Road, 99 and drive for another 660 m
Continue onto Franklin Drive, 99 and drive for another 20.2 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From Springbrook Road(265 metres southeast of Springbrook Mountain Chalets), head towards the metal gate marked with a green “Conservation Area” sign, with a painted water tank next to it. Head around/over the gate and follow the track to the intersection metres away. Turn/veer right and join the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk to continue along Warringa Pool from Springbrook Water Tank Art Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 40 m head through/around the gate.
Turn left.
Then find the "Springbrook Water Tank Art - Site 1" (6 m on your right).
Springbrook Water Tank Art - Site 1
Springbrook Water Tank Art - Site 1
Artist unknown.
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Artist unknown.
After another 45 m turn right, to head along Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
After another 195 m continue straight, to head along Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
Keep left.
After another 2 km find the "Warringa Pool" (10 m on your right).
Warringa Pool
Warringa Pool
A swimming hole along Little Nerang Creek(West Branch).
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A swimming hole along Little Nerang Creek(West Branch).
Then cross the ford.
After another 6 m come to a waterfall.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.3 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Warringa Pool from Springbrook Water Tank Art
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
4.6 km
Time
1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)