Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
Forestry Rd, Springbrook QLD 4213, Australia
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A spectacular hinterland waterfall in Springbrook National Park, rated 4.8 from 2,500-plus reviews — one of the Gold Coast's great nature escapes.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- SaturdayToday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Why it's worth checking out
Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park, offers a nature-focused escape listed in Robina on the Gold Coast. The wider park is known for its lush rainforest, ancient trees, waterfalls, volcanic cliffs and broad views, with the waterfall providing a natural focal point for a visit.
Springbrook National Park forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, recognised for its ecological importance and natural beauty. The park’s experiences include walking and hiking through rainforest landscapes, visiting lookouts, and discovering a cave and waterfall. A virtual tour is also available for those who want to explore the landscape from home.
The wider park provides picnic tables, barbecues, toilets, an information centre and lookouts, along with camping facilities. Wheelchair access is available in some areas but may require assistance. The setting suits visitors looking for time outdoors, including walkers, nature enthusiasts, solo visitors and groups wanting a scenic day in a World Heritage environment. Before visiting, check current park alerts and access information, as conditions and facilities can change.
Good to know
- The walk is located in Springbrook National Park, accessed via Forestry Road
- High visitor numbers mean parking can fill during peak times
- The area experiences substantial rainfall, which affects water flow and track conditions
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 2,557 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 92
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Purling Brook Falls located?+
Purling Brook Falls is in Springbrook National Park on the Gold Coast hinterland, accessed via Forestry Road, Springbrook. The nearest suburb is Robina.
Is this walk suitable for photography?+
Yes, the falls are popular with photographers who come to capture the waterfall and surrounding forest scenery.
What is the main attraction of this walk?+
The main attraction is an exceptionally high waterfall set in native forest bushland, making it a scenic destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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