Day 4 was an easy day with a cooked breakfast and time to relax watching the campsite birds before starting a leisurely pack up.
We had another early morning visit from the local Buff-banded Rail.
Variegated Fairy-wrens are a common sight. This one was so small that the Cobblers Pegs (our American friends call them Hitchhikers) look quite large.
The numbered campsites at The Settlement campground each have an individual car park and a grassed tent area separated by bollards. Sites 1 - 4 are designated for camper trailers and have fewer bollards.The local bird life seems to enjoy observing the campers from the vantage point of the bollards.
After packing up we called in at the old Information Centre where there is a short boardwalk through the forest and beautiful views of the Gold Coast. I believe that the new Information Centre is opposite Wunburra Lookout.
We drove past Advancetown Lake, which is commonly referred to as Hinze Dam, and stopped at the Western Boat Ramp for a look around. There is a large parking area, picnic tables and toilets. No camping, pets or swimming is allowed. It was quiet when we were there during the week. It looks like a great place to put the kayaks in.
We thoroughly enjoyed our third visit to Springbrook National Park and no doubt we will be back again.
Morning view from our tent, The Settlement Campground. |
Buff-banded Rail |
Variegated Fairy-wren |
Eastern Yellow Robin |
Pied Currawong |
Tree stump at the old Information Centre |
We thoroughly enjoyed our third visit to Springbrook National Park and no doubt we will be back again.