The cottage is ideally located within walking distance of many of the mountains highlights and a short drive for many more, here are a few things you can do and some handy numbers and links. Please contact them directly for bookings or more info.
Restaurants and Cafes in Springbrook
Dancing Waters Cafe (just around the corner) 7 days, morning/afternoon teas, light lunches dinners bt arrangement Ph 5533 5335
Manners Restaurant (fine dinning) & The Terrace Cafe (lunch and cofee) at Springbrook Mountain Manor bookings essential ph 5533 5344
The Fox’s Den (lunch, coffee & craft) ph 5533 5995
Activities
Star Gazing – Springbrook Research Observatory. Sky tours etc. by appointment, weather permitting, phone Andre on 5533 5055
Glow worm tours Glow worm caves.
Bird Watching – Springbrook with it’s abundance of indigenous flora and fauna is an ideal destination for bird watchers. Several clubs can assist if you want to get involved, including Lloyd Neilsen’s Birding Australia, Web Directory of Australian Birdwatching.
Birdwatching and wildlife tours are available through Kirrama Wildlife Tours
Bushwalking – Springbrook is famous for it’s bushwalking, featuring numerous waterfalls and some of the best rainforest walks in South East Queensland. A number of walks start at the Purlingbrook Falls Picnic area, across the road from the cottage, including the Purling Brook Falls circuit and the Warrie Circuit. Further information is available through the QLD Government website