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John Stacey Suspension Bridge – Purling Brook Falls Circuit loop from An.Ki.Da Nature Refuge

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John Stacey Suspension Bridge – Purling Brook Falls Circuit loop from An.Ki.Da Nature Refuge

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John Stacey Suspension Bridge – Purling Brook Falls Circuit loop from An.Ki.Da Nature Refuge

02:19

14.8km

750m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Springbrook National Park

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Start point

Hotel

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936 m

Start of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

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the start of the journey

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1.23 km

Stone Staircase

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one step at a time

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1.82 km

Apple Tree Stairs Carpark, Springbrook National Park

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7.32 km

The John Stacey Suspension Bridge spans Little Nerang Creek below Purling Brook Falls, forming a key link in the walking circuit through the gorge. Opened in 2015, it provides elevated vantage points both upstream to the waterfall and downstream to smaller cascades while allowing visitors to avoid landslip-prone sections of the old track. The bridge and associated track upgrades were designed to improve safety and reconnect the circuit within the World Heritage-listed rainforest.

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9.44 km

Purling Brook Falls Circuit

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The Purling Brook Falls Circuit is a Grade 3 loop that typically takes about two hours to complete from the Gwongorella picnic area. It descends through open eucalypt forest into a rainforest gorge, offering views of the falls from both the top and base, before crossing a suspension bridge and climbing back to the plateau. The track is well-formed but includes steep sections, steps and cliff-edge environments, so moderate fitness and care are recommended, especially for families walking with small children.

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12.2 km

Warringa Pool

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Warringa Pool is a deep, clear swimming hole along Little Nerang Creek, surrounded by dense rainforest. One of the few places in the park where swimming is permitted, the pool is fed by a small cascade at its upper end, with smooth rock edges and a more sheltered setting than the main falls. The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning “cool place.” It’s reached via a short side track off the main circuit near the base of Purling Brook Falls. Getting to the pool involves uneven ground and rocky surfaces, which can be slippery, especially after rain. However, the pool is best visited after heavy rainfall.

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14.8 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

1.28 km

153 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

885 m

368 m

148 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Monday 6 July

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John Stacey Suspension Bridge – Purling Brook Falls Circuit loop from An.Ki.Da Nature Refuge

Start of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

Stone Staircase

Large Tree in the Rainforest

Apple Tree Stairs Carpark, Springbrook National Park