 SPRINGBROOKAwe inspiring views of cascading waterfalls, craggy outcrops. several walking tracks that meander through spectacular eucalypt and rain forests and, crystal clear streams, are just a few of the reasons why this area is so popular with both tourists and local visitors. The Springbrook National Park covers around 2954 hectares.
With Natural Bridge to the west and Mount Cougal to the east, the plateau caters to thousands of visitors each year with restaurants, cafes, b&b, chalet and retreat accomodation, picturesque camping, picnic and barbecue areas with water and toilet facilities, craft shops, a tavern, an observatory, and even a winery & vineyard. Springbrook offers a different world that is well worth a visit whether it be for a day or much longer. Visit the Springbrook Information Centre in the old school on School Road. Directions: about a 35 minute drive from Mudgeeraba along the Springbrook Road (see map).
For information & camping details phone (07) 55335147.
Source: epa.qld.gov.au
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 THE HINZE DAMThis scenic waterway is the main source of water supply for the Gold Coast. For recreational fishing (permits required and available from council offices or on-site rangers), the dam is abundant with Australian Bass, Silver Perch, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod, Saratoga, and Eel-tailed Catfish. Boating is permitted with the exception of fuel power plants and there are boat ramps provided. Shelters, picnic and barbecue areas, walking trails, toilets and a kiosk are also provided to make the very scenic Hinze Dam a worthwhile place to spend a day. Directions: accessible from Nerang via the Nerang - Murwillumbah road or from Gilston on the the Hinze Dam road. Some activites may not be available under certain conditions.
Source: goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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 HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTSView the spectacular scenery of the Gold Coast and hinterland while experiencing the incredible sensation of floating in a balloon.
Balloons Down Under
Phone: 5530 3631 Mudgeeraba
Balloon Aloft
Phone: 5578 2244 Carrara
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 LAWN BOWLSLawn Bowls is an old favourite sporting and social activity now being enjoyed by people of all ages.
Mudgeeraba Bowls Club
1 Somerset Dve Mudgeeraba
Phone: 5530 5834 Mudgeeraba
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 WINE TOURSOur hinterland has some great wineries and vineyards. There are many tours and tasting available.
The Springbrook Mountain Winery & Vineyard
2824 Springbrook Road Springbrook
Phone: 5533 5505
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 NATURAL BRIDGE (ARCH)
Natural Bridge is an impressive stone span created over thousands of years by water. Part of the Springbrook National Park, it is situated near the Queensland, New south Wales border. The ceiling in the cavern below is home to thousands of glowworms which, in the right conditions, appear as a stars in the night sky. Walking tracks, picnic and barbecue areas with shelters, fresh water and toilet facilities, Natural Bridge with its cool rock pools and streams, rainforest and wildlife, is a must see inclusion with your visit to this wondrous area. Directions: about 30km from Nerang on the Nerang - Murwillumbah Road or 42km from Mudgeeraba via the Springbrook Plateau, Natural Bridge is located about 4km north of the border gate (see map).
Source: epa.qld.gov.au
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 GOLF COURSES
A Variety of golf courses in the Mudgeeraba electorate cater to all standards of play.
The Boomerang Farm Golf Course
(Phone 5530 5234) 54a Boomerang Rd Mudgeeraba
(about 6 km past Mudgeeraba Village on the Springbrook Rd)
Carrara Gardens Gold Course
(Phone 55 96 0404) Broadbeach-Nerang Rd Carrara
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
(Phone 55 5594 4400) Cnr Broadbeach-Nerang Rd and Alabaster Dve Carrara
Palm Meadows Golf Club
(Phone 5594 2450) Palm Meadows Dve Carrara (off Gooding Dve)
Tallai Country Golf
(Phone 5530 2335) Cnr Worongary Rd & The Panorama Tallai
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 THE MARKETS
Visit our markets for fresh produce, arts, crafts, trash, treasure, or for just about everything imaginable.
Carrara Markets (The Flea Markets) Every Saturday & Sunday
(Contact John Rosenlund Parsons Phone: 5579 9388)
Nerang-Broadbeach Rd Carrara
Mudgeeraba Farmers Market 2nd & 4th Saturday each month
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds
Contact Clint Parsons Phone: 5525 7525
Cnr Worongary Rd & Mudgeeraba Rd Worongary
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 HORSE RIDING
Naturally with so much country space Horse Riding is another popular pastime.
Numinbah Valley Adventure Trails
(Phone 5533 4137) 2524 Nerang-Murwillinbah Rd Numbinbah Valley
Cedar Lake Equestrian Centre
(Phone 55332488 or 5533 2645 or 0407 964 657) Advancetown
Mudgeeraba-Hinterland Horse Trail Club
(Phone 5525 1494) P O Box 370 Mudgeeraba 4213
Mudgeeraba Pony & Hack Social Club
(Phone 5530 3730) Worongary Rd Worongary
Numinbah Valley Pony Club
(Phone 55333 4161) Numinbah Valley
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