The bottom step is 42 centimetres from the ground. If needed, we will place a box on the ground to reduce the height of the first step.
Our other vehicles are smaller and sit closer to the ground. The first step is 36 centimetres from the ground.
There is a large grab bar on the right side of the steps and a smaller handle on the left side of the door opening.
Our vehicles have limited storage areas, so mobility scooters, wheelchairs and prams cannot be stored. Canes, walking sticks and crutches can be carried in the vehicle.
All tours are designed to be unique, and we do our best to ensure all guests needs are met.
The tours range in length and prices and start at various times throughout the day and evening.
Our tours are fully guided and our experienced guides can offer additional assistance if required.
We can provide an arm to hold and additional commentary to people with vision impairment or written commentary for those with hearing impairment.
Service animals are welcome. Please let us know at the time of booking if you will be bringing one along.
We are happy to work with you to ensure you thoroughly enjoy your experience.
There are restroom stops on each tour. However, there are may not be accessible toilets on all tours. Please refer to tour specific details below.
Refreshments are available and vary between each tour.
Southern Cross Tours are not suitable for people who require the use of wheelchairs. Unfortunately, we are unable to store walking frames, wheelchairs or other mobility aids on the coach.
For full details on the accessibility of our tours please visit our access statement.
Depending on the tour there are different standards of rainforest walks with our four experiences.
Please see below for a summary of each tour and walk showing timing, distance, and track grade.
Restrooms are located at all stops on the tour. The longest period between restrooms is approx. 60mins depending on your pick location.
Walks: Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Park Walk
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Distance: 2 kilometers
Grading*: Grade 2
Notes: The entire walk is either timber boardwalk or 9 sections of timber suspended bridge. The walk takes the same path out and back along the boardwalk. If at any point guests find the walk too difficult or do not wish to walk the entire distance they can stop and wait for the group to return or make their way back to the starting point.
Restrooms are located at all stops on the tour. The longest period between restrooms is approx. 60mins depending on your pick location.
Walks: Lamington National Park Canopy Treetop Walk
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Distance: 900 meters
Grading*: Grade 2
Notes: The entire walk is either timber boardwalk or 9 sections of timber suspended bridge. The walk takes the same path out and back along the boardwalk. If at any point guests find the walk too difficult or do not wish to walk the entire distance they can stop and wait for the group to return or make their way back to the starting point.
Restrooms are located at all stops on the tour. The longest period between restrooms is approx. 60mins in the morning depending on your pick location.
Walk: Natural Bridge Circuit
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Distance: 1.4 kilometer
Grading*: Grade 2
Notes: Paved surface. 150 stairs over the course of the walk. An easier alternative route can be taken to the waterfall but is susceptible to weather and access can be blocked. If you have concerns please contact us via email or phone 24 hours prior to the tour to discuss.
Walk: Purling Brook Falls Lookouts
Duration: 25 minutes
Distance: 400 meters
Grading*: Grade 3
Notes: We will not be doing the full circuit but walking to two lookout points. There are several steps but the path is paved. Grading of 3 is specific to the whole 2 hour circuit.
Walk: Best Of All Lookout
Duration: 30 minutes
Distance: 700 meters
Grading*: Grade 2
Notes: Sealed track with a few short and steep inclines. 2 steps onto viewing platform.
Walk: Canyon Lookout
Duration: 10 minutes
Distance: 100 meters
Grading*: Grade 1
Notes: Viewing 3 waterfalls at this location only involves a short walk from carpark to view point.
Restrooms are available at the national park. The longest period is approx. 1:25 hours after pickup depending on your pick up location.
Walks: Joalah Section – Curtis Falls Walk
Duration: 45 min to 1 hour. Walk normally takes 30 minutes but slowed down to a leisurely stroll while the guide explains flora and fauna.
Distance: 1.2 kilometers return
Grading*: Grade 3
Notes: Rough surface. 150 stairs over the course of the walk. The walk to the waterfall and back takes the same path. If at any point guests find the walk too difficult or do not wish to walk the entire distance they can stop and wait for the group to return.
Restrooms are located at most spots on the tour. There are no restrooms at Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Park. The longest period between restrooms is approx. 2.5 hours depending on your pick-up location.
Walks: Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Park
Duration: 45 min
Distance: 2 kilometers
Grading*: Grade 2
Notes: The entire walk is on flat dirt tracks and open grassy fields. The walk takes the same path in and out from the vehicle. If at any point guests find the walk too difficult or do not wish to walk the entire distance they can stop and wait for the group to return or make their way back to the vehicle.
*Key to track standards:
Class 1/Grade 1 Track (Australian Standards):
Class 2/Grade 2 Track (Australian Standards):
Class 3/Grade 3 Track (Australian Standards):