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One of the best Gold Coast hinterland scenic drives is behind Palm Beach - Currumbin. It's just a matter of minutes and
you are in pristine rainforest with clear cold water mountain pools. This
location has been a popular spot for decades along with Currumbin Rock
pool. Many weird and wonderful tales have been told about this area some
of them based on facts, other fictitious. |
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Where is
Cougal Cascades Walk? |
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The Cougal Cascades Walk is in Currumbin Valley. Head for Currumbin and Duringan Street, turn
off at the
traffic lights, continue till you see
Currumbin RSL on your right, Duringan
Street will then become Currumbin Creek Road, keep travelling along
Currumbin Creek Road past Currumbin Rock Pool until you come to the turn
off for Mt Cougal National Park approximately 18 kilometres you
see the sign 'Springbrook National Park' on your right. (Camp Eden
signage will be on your left) |
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The map below gives you a Birdseye
view of the location. |
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View
Arthur Freeman Lookout - Tomewin Mountain Road in a larger map |
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This walking trail is sealed and wide, suitable
for pushing a wheel chair or baby stroller. Watch young children and
don’t let them run ahead, there are gullies and viewing platforms with
steep stairways. |
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There are warnings about jumping into the water,
this area is a National Park, an environment we are visiting and
recreational activities are limited to walking on the track not sliding
down the rock cascades and jumping
into pools. |
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Warning signs about the danger of sliding down the
cascades are displayed at a number of locations. |
These mountain pools are quite unique and only a
short scenic drive from Currumbin Beach. |
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The rainforest takes on a whole new appearance
depending on the time of day. |
Timber platforms and stairways, enable you to view
the cascades safely. Plaques enrich the experience with history of the
location. |
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A mere
400 metres of walking from the Mountain Pool is the Disused
sawmill. |
The mill
was closed in 1954 but felling still continued till 1961. You will have
to take this Gold Coast hinterland walk to find out more. |
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There are
a number of tables where you can enjoy a picnic but remember to take any
rubbish with you. This is a National Park, please don't leave food or
feed the wildlife. |
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