Escape the crowds and discover the hidden wonders of the Gold Coast Hinterland on an unforgettable private wildlife and waterfall adventure.
Meet your guide, a qualified zoologist and wildlife expert known locally as “Phil the Frogfather” due to his extraordinary knowledge of Australian wildlife and his deep connection with the natural environment. Having spent years exploring the rainforests and hidden corners of South East Queensland, Phil knows where to find wildlife that most visitors – and even locals – never get the chance to see.
Unlike general sightseeing tours, this experience focuses on genuine wildlife encounters, hidden locations, and immersive nature experiences. Many guests are amazed by the rare species encountered throughout the day, including animals, reptiles, and amphibians that are rarely seen on traditional tours.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Springbrook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest famous for its ancient Gondwana forests, dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and panoramic mountain views. Depending on conditions and your group's preferences, highlights may include:
• Purling Brook Falls: One of Queensland's most spectacular waterfalls, plunging more than 100 metres into a lush rainforest gorge below.
• Natural Bridge: A stunning natural rock formation carved by a waterfall over millions of years. One of Australia's most unique natural attractions.
• Twin Falls: A beautiful twin waterfall surrounded by subtropical rainforest and one of Springbrook's most photographed locations.
• Rainbow Falls: A picturesque waterfall where sunlight often creates stunning rainbows through the mist.
• Goomoolahra Falls Lookout: A spectacular viewpoint overlooking the waterfall and the expansive Numinbah Valley.
• Canyon Lookout: One of the best viewpoints in the region, offering breathtaking views across waterfalls, rainforest valleys, cliffs, and the distant Gold Coast skyline.
• Best of All Lookout: Arguably the most impressive lookout in South East Queensland, with panoramic views stretching across ancient rainforest, Wollumbin (Mount Warning), Byron Bay, and the Pacific Ocean.
The Gold Coast Hinterland is one of Australia's most biodiverse regions and home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife. Every tour is different and sightings vary depending on season, weather, and animal activity.
Spot popular Australian wildlife like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, kookaburras, rainbow lorikeets, king parrots, goannas, and water dragons. Keep an eye out for rainforest reptiles and amphibians like carpet pythons, green tree snakes, lace monitors, freshwater turtles, leaf-tailed geckos, blue-tongue lizards, and rare rainforest frogs.
You may also encounter rare and special sightings like red-legged pademelons, Fleay's barred frogs, giant barred frogs, powerful owls, tawny frogmouths, glossy black cockatoos, platypus (occasional sightings), and rare nocturnal rainforest species.
