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Springbrook National Park

퀸즐랜드주

8 story sections11 min 16 s in all

national park in Australia

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Springbrook National Park1:52

    Welcome to Springbrook National Park, a vital component of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. As we stand on this plateau, we are essentially standing on the rim of an ancient shield volcano—the Tweed…

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  2. 2Twin Falls Circuit — The Jurassic Walk1:29

    We begin our exploration on the Twin Falls circuit, a 4.2-kilometer loop that offers one of the most 'magical' and 'Jurassic' experiences in the park. The trail descends through narrow rock crevasses and tunnels of stone, with…

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  3. 3Purling Brook Falls — The Jewel of Springbrook1:20

    We arrive now at the 'jewel' of the park: Purling Brook Falls. This is a monumental 106-meter drop where the water plunges over a sheer basalt cliff into a deep, forested gorge. …

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  4. 4Best of All Lookout — The Ancient Beech Trees1:25

    A short drive brings us to the aptly named 'Best of All' lookout. The path to this viewpoint is through a 'Goblin Forest,' where everything is 'covered in moss' and the air is thick with moisture. …

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  5. 5Canyon Lookout — The Great Divide1:20

    We return toward the central section to visit Canyon Lookout. This spot provides perhaps the best 'geological summary' of Springbrook. …

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  6. 6Natural Bridge — The Glow-Worm Cave1:17

    No visit to Springbrook is complete without seeing the Natural Bridge (also known as Natural Arch). This is a unique geological feature where a waterfall has bored through the roof of a basalt cave. …

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  7. 7Apple Tree Park and the Sound of Springbrook1:14

    Our final stop is Apple Tree Park, a peaceful area that serves as a gateway to the 'Great Walk.' This is where many visitors 'regroup' and soak up the 'magical' atmosphere of the plateau. The sensory experience here is defined by…

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  8. 8Closing1:19

    As we conclude our journey through Springbrook National Park, we are left with a sense of the 'extraordinary endurance' of this landscape. We have moved from the 'Jurassic' tunnels of Twin Falls to the 'monumental' height of…

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Key facts
Location퀸즐랜드주
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Total length11 min 16 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-28.1400, 153.2742
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