Settlement Campground and Day Use Area - Springbrook National Park

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Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast Hinterland is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, and the Settlement Campground , and Settlement Day Use Area provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife are ideal for visitors who wish to stay overnight, and for day visitors respectively.



Springbrook National Park sits within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and protects a number of significant, threatened species of plants and animals. The Settlement Campground, and nearby Settlement Day Use Area, are set within the heart of the national park and home to many of these species. Both of these locations are easily reached on sealed roads with a 2 wheel drive vehicle.



The Settlement Campground consists of 11 individual campsites , each of which is approximately 10m x 4.2m with an individual parking bay, and separated from the next by native trees and bush. Bookings can be made online , or by calling 13 74 68, and camping fees are $6.75 per person per night, or $27 per family (2 adults and up to 6 accompanying children between 5-18 years). Campsites here are suitable for tents or small camper trailers, but not for larger caravans. Bookings should be made before arrival at the campground.



Many small birds, such as superb fairy-wrens, call these areas between the campsites home and are a delight to watch as they flit about from plant to plant.



The Settlement Campground has very well-maintained composting toilets, which are wheelchair accessible (people may require assistance as the ramp is on a slope).



A picnic area with electric BBQs is also provided, with some shelter. Open fires aren't permitted in Springbrook National Park, so fuel stoves or use of the electric BBQs is recommended. There is no drinking water available at the campground, although there is non-potable water that can be boiled for drinking.



Mobile phone coverage is moderate in the campground, but often strong from lookouts to the Gold Coast.



The Settlement Day Use Area is just across the road from the campground and consists of a large recreational area (with a cricket pitch!), composting toilets, picnic tables, and an information shelter.



Use of the Settlement Day Use Area is free and doesn't require booking. There is also ample parking here for anyone who would like to use the day use area as a base for hiking. One of the most popular hikes, to Purling Brook Falls, leaves from the day use area's carpark.



Springbrook National Park with its rainforests is set upon a plateau that is often a few degrees cooler than the nearby Gold Coast's beaches. For this reason, it is very popular in summer as an outdoor escape from the heat. After rain, there are spectacular fungi along the trails, including bioluminescent fungi during warmer, more humid months, and the waterfalls flow strongly. In winter months gorgeous fog can be seen drifting across the mountains. Temperatures can drop quickly, and we usually take an extra warm and waterproof jacket when visiting Springbrook National Park.



Whether seeking an active hiking adventure and waterfall swim or simply the opportunity to escape the city and soak up the pristine natural environment of the rainforest, Springbrook Campground and Day Use Area are ideal bases for day or overnight trips in this stunning national park.



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