Rainforest Discovery Bushwalk BNE Brisbane, Australia From Moreton Bay Escapes

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Tour Itinerary Discover the World Heritage Rainforests of Springbrook National Park through the eyes of a highly trained professional. Your guide will explore and provide insights with you into characteristics of these CentralEastern Rainforest Reserves.Our first stop for the day’s adventure takes us to Natural Arch. What geological process has created the arch? Following our short walk to view the waterfall crashing into the rock pool below the arch, enjoy a morning tea in the Sub-Tropical Rainforests.Moving on we travel further up the mountain to Springbrook Plateau.With waterfalls cascading overhead, marvel at the wonders of the rainforest while walking the Twin Falls Circuit. Our guided walk through sub-tropical and temperate rainforests takes you a little further, to the view points that most visitors miss out on. The circuit takes you behind Twin Falls and Blackfellow Falls and allows you to view the coastline from the Canyon Lookout.Our fresh and delicious lunch is made even better with a chance to stand overlooking the region’s largest waterfall – Purlingbrook Falls.Following lunch, journey into the rainforest to see ancient, endangered, 2000 year old Antarctic Beech trees. Then stand on the edge of the extinct Tweed Shield Volcano. How has this giant shaped the local area?Keep a lookout for native wildlife such as Wallabys, RainforestBirds, and the elusive Springbrook ‘Yowie’! If you are lucky, there are a number of threatened wildlife that can be spotted from the tracks. Our afternoon takes us to the GROTTO! This pitch black cave allows the chance to spot Glowworms! Discover the Bioluminescence. What is this unique natural phenomenon?After walking through this world of glowing darkness, relax and enjoy the scenic drive home.

Rainforest Discovery Bushwalk BNE Brisbane, Australia

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 10 Hours Takes Place In: Brisbane Full Itinerary PICKUP POINTS 1. Brisbane City @ 700am Any Hostel or Roma St Transit Center @ Holiday Inn Hotel What To Bring Binoculars Camera Insect Repellant Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Warm Clothing Waterproof Clothing Included In Price Tour Guide Entry Fees Meals Hotel / Hostel Pickup Category: Walking Tours Fitness Required Moderate

Rainforest Discovery Bushwalk BNE Brisbane, Australia

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour MORETON BAY ESCAPES About Moreton Bay Escapes: We are proudly owner operated. Moreton Bay Escapes is owned and operated by Gibren Expeditions. We started in the year 2000, the owners bringing over fifteen years of guiding experience to the business. Moreton Island is our play ground, with accredited guides, we are able to show of the island like no other operator. Moreton Bay Marine Park 'Moreton Bay, stretching 125km from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, is one of Queensland's most important natural, recreational, cultural and economic resources.' (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service August 1998) This Marine Park was declared in 1993 and increased in 1997 to encompass most of Moreton Bay's tidal lands and waters. The bay is protected to the east by three large sand islands, Moreton Island and North and South Stradbroke Islands, and to the North by Bribie Island. Within the Marine Park there are other islands such as St Helena, Peel, Coochiemudlo, Macleay, and Russle, which are more typical of the main land. There are also four islands which are the remains of coral atolls, Mud, Green, King and Bird. Queensland National Parks and Wildlife have the prime responsibility to mange the Marine Park. Management of the Marine Park provides a balance between human needs and the need to conserve the Bays special values. QNPW has a zoning system implemented which allows multiple uses for the Bay. Moreton Bay provides an important protection area for a great diversity of animals. The bay is one of the most important breeding areas for the increasingly rare Dugong. There are special protection zones within the Park for Turtles and Dugongs to be free of Boat traffic. The Bay is also an important site for migrating Birds. Every year during our summer months we are visited by over 50 000 wading birds who gain strength and reserves for their migration to the Arctic Circle during our winter. For its crucial role Moreton Bay has been listed under the United Nations Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The Bay is a large shallow expanse of water. Navigation through these water ways require a great deal of care and boating experience. Due to the shallowness of the bay it can become quite treacherous in strong winds. Moreton Island National Park Moreton Island is part of the Great Sandy region which stretches from Byron Bay to the tip of Fraser Island. The Great sandy region is the highest concentration of sand Islands in the world. Moreton Island is the only island in the region which has escaped major disturbance from logging or sand minning. The Island appears now much the same as 6000 years ago. The island is approximatly 38km long and 10km at its widest point. Apart from some volcanic rock formations in the North at Cape Moreton the island is entirely made up of sand. The island is 98% National Park and is managed by the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is located about 35km fromthe coast and takes 2 hours to arrive by ferry. Moreton Island Features uncrowded beaches, safe ocean swimming and untouched sub tropical forrests. The eastern side is a 38km long uninterupted surf beach. The western side is sheltered from the open sea and has fantastic ship wrecks hidden under the sea. Most of the island is vegitated with fantastic thick forrests. There are three places in the center of the island where through natural errosion there are bare sand dunes. These are the Dessert, Big Sandhills and Little Sandhills. In these areas is where we can go sand boarding and sand tabboganning. Within the island landscape there are a series of fresh water lakes with crystal clear water. Blue Lagoon offers great fresh water swimming and cooling of from the summer sun. Moreton island is the home to Mount Tempest which is thw worlds highest coastal sand dune. There is a magnifcent walk through the forrest to the top (280m above sea level), for 360 degree views from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast Hinterland. Fraser Island The world's largest sand island, Fraser Island is an area of remarkable natural beauty. It was listed as a World Heritage Area in 1992. The listing recognizes the island's internationally significant natural features: evolving dune, lake, soil and forest systems, the extent and age of which are outstanding examples of ongoing geological and biological processes; unique landscapes, which are examples of superlative natural occurrences. Growing on seemingly infertile sands is a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, providing important links for the Butchulla people of today to their past. The island is 123km long and covers an area of 166,038ha, so you will need to allow plenty of time to explore and appreciate it. Springbrook Dominating the Gold Coast’s western skyline, Springbrook’s cool forests and mountain streams offer visitors views of impressive landscapes, and walks among subtropical and temperate rainforest, open eucalypt forest and montane heath. Spectacular waterfalls, cascades and tumbling creeks are dominant features in this World Heritage-listed park. Springbrook National Park covers 3425ha and is in three sections — Springbrook Plateau, Mount Cougal to the east and Natural Bridge to the west. The Plateau has many lookouts with fabulous views while Mount Cougal offers an insight into the area’s logging history. Visit Natural Bridge by day to see a unique waterfall Lamington Declared in 1915, Lamington National Park covers 20,590ha and boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area’s forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Lamington is part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia (CERRA) World Heritage Area, which includes the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world, most of the world’s warm temperate rainforest and nearly all of the Antarctic beech (Nothofagus moorei) cool temperate rainforest. Ask us a question