The Cream Track
Track status
The Cream Track runs from the heights of Springbrook Plateau to the lowlands of Tallebudgera Valley. Until recently, the Springbrook end of the walk passed through private property. The landowner issued a permit for walkers to traverse this upper section (via Springbrook Road) of the track.
Due to the sale of this private property, the permit system is no longer in place. Access across the private property is not permitted. As such, you can no longer walk the Cream track in its entirety. We are exploring options to reinstate the full length of the Track to connect to the Springbrook Road end of the track. A shorter return walk from Tallebudgera Valley (via Tallebudgera Creek Road) is still possible. Note that it does not connect through to Springbrook Road. At present, the track ends at the private property. Please adhere to park signage.
Track description
The current section of the Cream Track that you can walk is 3.3 kilometres long (6.6km return). It runs from the lowlands of Tallebudgera Valley, through rainforest, creek crossings, wet and dry eucalypt forests, until you reach a private property. Here you will return back to the trail head the same way you came.
As you walk through the wet eucalypt forest within the valley, look for the white trunks of flooded gums reach for the sun. Their canopies are more open, allowing light to reach a mid-storey of smaller trees growing below. Ferns, palms and vines cover a forest floor thick with moist leaf litter.
To help preserve the environment:
- Keep to the designated roads and walking tracks at all times.
- Be mindful of adjoining private properties.
- Start and finish your bushwalk with clean footwear.
- Use pathogen control stations located at the track entrances and exits.
- No camping.
Image: Cream Track, Tallebudgera Valley, Dale Kerr 2021
The Cream Track trail maps
Terrain map(PDF, 892KB)
Safety
This is an isolated bushland area. Be prepared and stay safe by following some important steps before exploring nature.
Dog prohibited area
Dogs are prohibited on this track.
Dogs must always be on leash unless in a signed designated off leash area. Dogs are prohibited in children's playground areas. Tough penalties apply.
City of Gold Coast has many areas where you can exercise your dog off leash.
Find an off leash exercise area
Location
The Cream Track, End of Tallebudgera Creek Road, Tallebudgera Valley 4228
View map and directions on Google
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The Cream Track, End of Tallebudgera Creek Road ,
Tallebudgera Valley 4228
The Cream Track, End of Tallebudgera Creek Road ,
Tallebudgera Valley 4228
The Cream Track