Goomoolahra Falls
& Picnic Area
This is the best picnic spot on the mountain – set in the forest beside a babbling creek, close to a fabulous lookout that gives views of Surfers Paradise with a waterfall just a meter away.
Facilities
- Wood cooking
- No water available
- Tables both in the open and under shelter
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Sights (waterfall, creek and lookout)
Apple Tree Park
This is the first picnic area you’ll come to on the mountain. It is a quiet spot with plenty of cool shaded areas to sit and enjoy your picnic.
Facilities
- Electric cooking
- Water available
- Tables both in the open and under shelter
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- No sights
Purling Brook Falls
& Picnic Area
This is a large picnic area beside Purling Brook Falls. A great spot for kids to enjoy short easy walks through the forest, walk across the top of the falls and explore the creeks and water holes.
Photo: Tracie Louise
Facilities
- Electric cooking
- No water available
- Tables both in the open and under shelter
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Sights within 100m
Tallanbana Picnic Area
This picnic spot is set amongst the trees with access to a number of walks.
Facilities
- Wood cooking
- No water available
- Tables both in the open and under shelter
- No wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Sights within 500m
The Settlement
This is an open area with plenty of space for the kids to play. It is a beautiful sunny spot, particularly good in the cooler months. It’s located in Carricks Rd. Just turn at the community hall. Watch for the Springbrook Mural.
Photo: Adam Maund
Facilities
- No cooking facilities
- No water available
- Tables both in the open and under shelter
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Sights 100m away