Goomoolahra Falls, Rainforest waterfall in Springbrook National Park, Queensland, Australia
Goomoolahra Falls, also called Bilbrough Falls, is a cascade waterfall in Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland near Springbrook, Queensland. Its total drop is 21 metres. At the base, the moist conditions create a habitat for the giant spear lily.
The falls received their name from Aboriginal language, showing the long history of Indigenous peoples in the Springbrook area. The landscape itself formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity that shaped the terrain.
The falls carry two names: Bilbrough Falls and Goomoolahra Falls, the latter used in the Persian and Catalan forms of the name. The surrounding rainforest at the base stays damp enough to support the giant spear lily, a plant visitors can look for near the water.
You can reach the upper viewing platform via a 400-meter walk from the Goomoolahra Picnic Area, which has picnic tables and restroom facilities available. The path is easy to walk and most visitors complete the round trip in about 20 to 30 minutes.
The falls form part of the Warrie Circuit, a walking route that passes through ancient volcanic rock formations of exceptional age. This trail connects multiple waterfalls and reveals the geological layering that shaped the entire landscape.
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