Near the base of the falls we side-tracked to Warringa Pool before climbing back up the cliffs. It was a busy day in the bush with politicians out inspecting the bridge work (something tells me there is an election around the corner) and quite a large group of Gold Coast walkers sharing the track. With our hiking boots and walking poles and leech-protective clothing, we were in stark contrast to the suits and business shoes of the local politicians. I think they might have quite a bit of mud to rake off after their walk. |
With the threat of rain hanging heavy in the air, this week we drove up into the Gold Coast hinterland to Springbrook to do some waterfall circuits. With so much recent rain we knew they would be flowing in all their glory. Our first route was the Purling Brook Falls track. The horsetail falls plunge over a hundred metres to a cool green pool where work was in full swing on the construction of a suspension bridge. After our picnic lunch we drove a short distance so we could do the Twin Falls circuit. The rain had held off all morning, but now it looked ominous, so the trusty ponchos came out. The walk was spectacular, meandering through palms, tree-ferns and rock clefts, beside creeks and behind waterfalls. As the walk proceeded, the rain began to fall more heavily, but the beauty of the surrounds made it all worthwhile. We congratulated ourselves on surviving another day in the bush without any ticks, leeches or snakes scaring us off. 13 ks this week, though all the cliff descents and ascents made it feel longer. Our three January walks total 35 kilometres.
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