Explore the national parks between the Gold Coast hinterland and the Byron Bay hinterland from this couples only retreat.
Discover the Tweed Valley and Gold Coast hinterland from this couples only luxury retreat
Crystal Creek Rainforest couples only retreat in the Tweed Valley is the perfect accommodation in the rainforest to explore the five World Heritage listed National Parks, formed from volcanic activity over millions of years, stretching from Mt Tamborine in the north, down to Byron Bay in the south, creating the second largest shield volcano in the world. The action of wind and rain over the past 20 million years have eroded softer rock from around the plug or central core of the volcano leaving what the volcanologists call a caldera (large depression or ring of eroded material). At the centre of the caldera, Mt Warning now stands proud overlooking the caldera and its surrounding rim which avoided erosion due to its make up of harder rock material. The rim (approx 40km in diameter) now hosts four World Heritage Listed National Parks, Boarder Ranges, Nightcap, Lamington, and Springbrook whose escarpment juts bolt upright from Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat. Picturesque drives lead to serene walks and breathtaking views, a visit to the area must include at least one of these magnificent national parks.
Mt Warning National Park
Mt Warning National Park, Lamington National Park, Springbrook National Park. Luxury couples only romantic cabin accommodation, Gold Coast & Byron Bay hinterland.
1. Springbrook National Park Gold Coast hinterland
^ Springbrook national park on the Gold Coast hinterland is famous for its beautiful waterfalls. Natural Bridge and the famous Purlingbrook Falls are a must visit.
Over thousands of years, water and volcanic activity have carved a spectacular landscape of cliffs, gorges and waterfalls around the Springbrook Plateau just behind north of couples only, Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat. Almost 3000ha of rainforest, open forest and montane heath are protected in Springbrook National Park. Picturesque creeks, tumbling waterfalls and panoramic views make Springbrook one of the state s most popular parks.
1. Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park, Gold coast hinterland
^ Natural Bridge on the Gold Coast hinterland is as the name suggests a naturally formed stone bridge with a beautiful waterfall cascading through its centre.
Natural Bridge on the Gold Coast hinterland (also called Natural Arch) is located within the 2954ha Springbrook National Park near the Queensland-New South Wales border just a short drive from the luxury rainforest lodges at Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat.
Visit the magnificent rock formation which is the home of a colony of Glow Worms, via a short walk through subtropical rainforest. Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat is also home to a large colony of Glow worms and fire flies.
1. Mt Cougal in Springbrook National Park, Gold Coast hinterland
^ On the Gold Coast hinterland, Mt Cougal's twin peaks overlook the scenic Currumbin Valley. This small section of Springbrook National Park protects a subtropical rainforest remnant, scenic cascades and the headwaters of Currumbin and Tallebudgera Creeks.
Mt Cougal Springbrook National Park, Gold Coast hinterland
2. Lamington National Park, Gold Coast hinterland
One of Queensland s best-loved parks, Lamington is the core of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves Australia World Heritage Area along the Queensland-New South Wales border ranges. The park s beautiful rainforests include the largest subtropical rainforest remnant in the world and one of the most extensive Antarctic beech cool temperate rainforests in Australia.
Rugged mountain scenery, tumbling waterfalls, rainforest, wildflower heaths, tall open forests, picturesque creeks, varied wildlife and some of the best bushwalking in Queensland are protected in Lamington National Park on the Gold Coast hinterland.
Lamington National Park, Gold Coast hinterland
3. Border Ranges National Park, Byron Bay hinterland
^ Boarder Ranges national park in the Byron Bay hinterland is a World Heritage rainforest park on the rim of a vast, ancient volcano.
Pinnacle Lookout offers views of Mt Warning, the escarpment and all the way to the coast.
The park is a haven to native fauna such as Alberts lyrebird and the pouched frog.
Border Ranges National Park, Byron Bay hinterland
4. Mebbin National Park, Tweed Coast hinterland
^Mebbin national park on the Tweed Coast hinterland shares its western boundary with Border Ranges National Park and forms part of the rim of the Mt Warning volcano. It's made up of dry eucalypt and rain-forest, with a small section of old-growth forest.
Mebbin National Park, Tweed Coast hinterland
5. Mount Warning National Park, Byron Bay hinterland
^ World Heritage-listed Mount Warning (Wollumbin) on the Byron bay hinterland, is the remnant central plug of an ancient volcano. Wollumbin is a sacred place of great significance to the people of the Bundjalung Nation. It is a traditional place of cultural law, initiation and spiritual education.
Under Bundjalung law, only specifically chosen people are allowed to climb Wollumbin. Out of respect for their law and culture, the Bundjalung ask that you consider choosing not to climb.
Mount Warning National Park, Byron bay hinterland
6. Nightcap National Park, Byron Bay hinterland
^ The lush World Heritage rainforest of Nightcap National Park on the Byron Bay hinterland was preserved by a determined group of conservationists. The Mt Nardi and Minyon Falls areas are easily available by car and offer breathtaking views.
Nightcap National Park, Byron bay hinterland
7. Cape Byron State Conservation Area, Byron Bay
^ The Cape's lighthouse has stood on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland for a century, and today you can take a tour of the tower. The rugged headland, surrounded by sheltered rainforest gullies and subtropical waters, is a great spot for watching turtles, dolphins and humpback whales on their annual migration.
Cape Byron State Conservation Area
NSW National Parks
We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in providing information in relation to National parks in the area.
^ denotes 'Information provided courtesy of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 2003 Guide to NSW National Parks'
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