Spring Bluff is at 57 McCormack Drive, Murphys Creek.
When travelling from Toowoomba, turn on to Murphys Creek Road at Blue Mountain Heights and turn left at the signs to Spring Bluff Station.
Travelling from Toowoomba CBD, Spring Bluff Station is approximately 20 minutes drive.
Travelling from Brisbane CBD via the Toowoomba Bypass is approximately 90-120 mins (1.5-2 hours) dependent on traffic.
The site is not suitable for caravans or motorhomes, due to the steep incline.
There is 50 allocated parking bays between the two levels.
The platform and toilets are wheelchair-friendly.
There are no disabled access pathways past the platform area.
There is one ramp-access toilets on the station platform, there are other toilets on the upper level (access via stairs only) and additional portaloos will be available throughout the Carnival period in the carparking area.
Spring Bluff is open from Dusk until Dawn only, it does not have 24 hour access.
There is no cafe or food trucks on site at Spring Bluff, with the exception of the BBQ on September 17th. Please bring your own food and water (the water on site is not drinkable).
Spring Bluff has 3 Barbecue areas for day use (2x double and 1x single) in the picnic area. There are some picnic tables and plenty of space for picnic blankets so bring your food and refreshments with you!
BYO Barbeques are not permitted due to limits on open flame in the parkland reserve.
There are cafe's, taverns/pubs and restaurants in nearby Highfields, Blue Mountain Heights and Murphys Creek.
No, Spring Bluff is a public park and not a licensed site. Alcohol is not permitted.
The Jim Miller Big Band plays at Spring Bluff on Sunday, 17th September from 11am- 3pm. Don't forget a picnic blanket!
There will be a BBQ event on this day in the picnic area from 9:30am.
There is a playground for kids, plenty of walking tracks and gardens to check out as well as space for picnics and running around!
There are plenty of walking tracks around the gardens and historic site, with great information about the local area to read up on.
A picnic area and playground is also on site for day use.
A big band and BBQ event is to be held on 17 September 2023.
No, Spring Bluff is in a natural bushland reserve where domestic animals are not prohibited.
There is no fencing into natural area and ticks are present in the nearby bushland.
The Spring Bluff- Toowoomba passenger rides arrive twice per day on scheduled visits between September 16 - September 24. Tickets can be purchased through Queensland Rail https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/specialspringbluffshuttle
Coal trains also pass through the station regularly with up to 45 carriages.
Queensland Rail provide this service and all ticketing is available through their site - click here.
The trains operate a return trip from Toowoomba Railway Station twice per day between Saturday 16 September to Sunday 24 September 2023 only.
No food or drink is to be consumed on the trains.
Spring Bluff Facebook page is full of valuable information about the history and operations of the station.
There are also brochures and information available at the Toowoomba Visitor Information website.