Natural Bridge - Springbrook National Park

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Springbrook National Park is a national park at Springbrook on the McPherson Range in the Gold Coast hinterland of Queensland, (Australia), 96 km south of Brisbane.

The Natural Bridge is a naturally formed rock arch over Cave Creek, a tributary of the Nerang River. It was formed from a waterfall which undercut a cave beneath the waterfall and dug a pothole on top, until the two joined and the creek flowed through the cave, leaving an arch across the front.

The cave is home to a colony of glow worms (larvae of the insect Arachnocampa flava) and commercial operators lead night tours into the cave. Swimming is no longer permitted in order to protect the glow worm habitat. This applies to the area bounded by the walking track / circuit. Downstream access to the creek is allowed but the pools are too shallow for swimming.

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  1. l*aura* :( (5 months ago | reply)

    shot full hopes..........as this new year...
    I'm with you !!!

  2. Dr Tarek (5 months ago | reply)

    I love the light, well done

  3. Ragstatic (5 months ago | reply)

    Great divide n light. Have a great year ahead

  4. Jeff and Rebecca Murray (5 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful, lovely place well captured in demanding light conditions. Happy New Year.

    Via Jeff and Rebecca Murray's contacts' uploads on Fluidr

  5. bigvern1263 (5 months ago | reply)

    Lovely light and colour Garry, plenty of jumpers there last week.. Have a great 2012.

  6. Algom@ (5 months ago | reply)

    Lovely shot !

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  7. Beth Wode (5 months ago | reply)

    Gosh Garry I'm in AWE of your photography! this is so beautiful and so good!!!! Happy New year to you and your loved ones Garry.

  8. a777thunder (Gone to a Cattle Muster back soon):-) (5 months ago | reply)

    A Ripper mate that exposure and processing is so good!
    Have a great New Year mate

  9. Pucki_loves_Sushi (5 months ago | reply)

    wow what an awesome cave!! this is amazing!

  10. John Mc123 (5 months ago | reply)

    Absolutely stunning images Garry. I am in awe! Met you today at Wynum & Pt Wellington.

  11. A.J. Pye - busy with work, off flickr completely.. (5 months ago | reply)

    Awesome, great job handling the dynamic range here, looks like an amazing place. All the best for 2012!

  12. itsgottabered (5 months ago | reply)

    Top image Garry, I really like this pov and wanted to get a shot from there when I was at the arch last week but there was just too much spray which was a shame. Your shot looks fantastic, love the green sheen on the water. Apparently Steve and I just missed seeing Ken Duncan there. Bugger!!!!!
    Happy New Year mate :)

  13. Mark Wassell (5 months ago | reply)

    Great shot Garry - love the wide viewpoint here and well controlled exposure as it can be a difficult place to get the right level of detail across the scene. Great work and happy new year to you.

  14. Maurizio M. (5 months ago | reply)

    Che posto meraviglioso....complimenti

  15. Terapixel² (5 months ago | reply)

    Lovely shot.
    Happy new year!

  16. Wiffsmiff23 (5 months ago | reply)

    awesome happy new yr long time no see anything from you

  17. ktania (5 months ago | reply)

    Happy New Year to you!!!

  18. wbirt1 (5 months ago | reply)

    Great composition, beautiful image. Happy New Year!

  19. AL zanki (d10b Q8) (5 months ago | reply)

    wow! a stunning place, well done!

    happy new year my friend:)

  20. Robstorm Photography (5 months ago | reply)

    A stunning and superb image that should be hung in a gallery....

  21. Lisa-S (5 months ago | reply)

    Happy New Year, Garry!

    What an incredible place.

  22. ΞSSΞ®®Ξ (5 months ago | reply)

    amazing place and capture! wonderful light
    Happy 2012!

  23. piterart (5 months ago | reply)

    Great shot!

  24. Tracy Balcius (5 months ago | reply)

    Wowowowowowowow! Gorgeous!

  25. stevenbulman44 (5 months ago | reply)

    Incredible looking place. Your image is wonderful

  26. monique.m.kreutzer (5 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful image! Happy new year!

  27. © KristoforG (5 months ago | reply)

    Happy New Year!

  28. valentino * (5 months ago | reply)

    Happy New Year 2012

  29. David de Groot (5 months ago | reply)

    Happ New Year to you too Garry. Lovely portrayal of this location by the way, 'tis a tricky place to do justice to.

  30. twenty90seven (5 months ago | reply)

    amazing photo....love your work

  31. esslingerphoto.com (5 months ago | reply)

    This picture is a post card! Nice job.

  32. CrazyMoon@ (5 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful!
    Happy New Year my friend!

  33. andrew-M (5 months ago | reply)

    Great shot !
    Happy new year !!!

  34. ninja nan1 (5 months ago | reply)

    Awesome capture - congrats on Explore !

  35. Photography by Styles (5 months ago | reply)

    beautiful capture Gary,well done Mate..

  36. Nancy Rose (5 months ago | reply)

    what a wonderful place! it must be amazing to see the glowworms lighting the water..soooo pretty! love the falls here...and nice to see your awesom work again...hope you are all set to have a fabulous 2012!!!

  37. Mónica Etcheverry (5 months ago | reply)

    So beautiful place!!! congrats on Explore!!! nice view...

  38. Highers, (5 months ago | reply)

    Amazing shot,,, happy new year

  39. Derek Toye (5 months ago | reply)

    Excellent lighting and colors Garry.

  40. SruthisClick... catching up :-) (5 months ago | reply)

    Fabulous composition & capture !!


    May this new year bring many opportunities your way to explore every joy of life !!
    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 !!

  41. dreamer@desh (5 months ago | reply)

    totally cool

  42. joel_80 (5 months ago | reply)

    so peaceful place! nice framing too.

  43. alan_tunnicliffe (5 months ago | reply)

    Magnificent Image

    Congratulaions on a worthy expolred photograph

  44. satosphere (5 months ago | reply)

    Quite nice. Hardly expected to see a waterfall in the arch!

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