About 2.5 years ago I already shot of the Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park. But I was there in a dry season and the waterfall was quite weak. This time I came there in rainy weather. You can see the difference.
The Natural Bridge is a naturally formed rock arch over Cave Creek (the headwaters of the Nerang River). It was formed from a waterfall which undercut a cave beneath the waterfall and dug a pothole on top, until the two joined and the creek flowed through the cave, leaving an arch across the front.
To get to the Natural Bridge exit the Pacific Motorway at Nerang (exit 69) and follow the Nerang – Murwillumbah Road for 30km. Turn left into the park entrance. An alternative scenic route is 42km via the Springbrook plateau from Mudgeeraba. From the Pacific Motorway take exit 80 from the south or exit 79 from the north and follow the Gold Coast – Springbrook Road to the plateau then turn right onto Pine Creek Road. Follow Pine Creek Road to the end and then turn left onto the Nerang – Murwillumbah Road. Natural Bridge can also be reached from Murwillumbah by following the Numinbah Road for 36km. The scenic access roads are winding and should be travelled with care.
The waterfall is easily accessible – there is 1 km circuit with sealed walking track.
Springbrook National Park on Wikipedia
Springbrook National Park and Numinbah Forest Reserve
More images: Gallery of Forests, Rainforests and Waterfalls Stock Images – Landscape Stock Photography.
by Ilya Genkin
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