Outback Springs
WELCOME TO TRUE BLUE AUSSIE DELIGHT AT OUTBACK SPRINGS
You beauty! Outback Springs invites you to embark on an authentic Aussie adventure right in the heart of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Step into a world where new farmyard friends await and uncover the charm of the Australian outback. Operating daily from 9 am to 3 pm, this captivating experience is designed for visitors of all ages with wheelchair and pram accessibility.
This brand-new state-of-the-art attraction is nestled in the Kangaroo Country precinct and entry is included with General Admission.
This multimillion-dollar project has been partially funded thanks to generous grants from the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund and the Queensland State Government’s Tourism Experience Development Fund.
FARMYARD ANIMALS
Prepare for an up-close encounter with the cutest Miniature Goats in our farmyard nursery. Witness a rare Queensland spectacle featuring our Lop-Eared Rabbits alongside other Rabbit breeds. Marvel at our adorable Guinea Pigs and don't miss the chance to cluck along with our Chickens.
*Licenced and approved to house rabbits in Queensland
GEMSTONE PANNING ADVENTURES
Where discovery and delight meet with every shimmering find. Discover the riches of gemstone panning at our enchanting mining windmill. Purchase your choice of mining bag at Kangaroo Outpost then venture to our specially designed area with running water and embark on a gemstone fossicking adventure like no other.
Price: Starting from just $7.99
Where to Buy: The Kangaroo Outpost located next to Outback Springs
Open: 10 am to 3 pm daily (hours will be extended to 9.30-4 during peak trade)
Note: Children must be supervised by parents or guardians to ensure a safe and enjoyable gemstone panning experience.
Time-Honoured
Billy Tea Demonstrations
Indulge in Australia's cultural heritage with our immersive Billy Tea Demonstrations. Step back in time with an educational and flavoursome journey through the pages of history as you watch how Billy Tea is made, before tasting it for yourself around the campfire.
Australia's Reptiles and Insects Up Close
Experience the wild side of Australia like never before and get a deeper understanding of the creatures that call the Outback home. Get ready for a spine-tingling experience as you see a Death Adder and Perentie (Australia's largest lizard) up close.
See the sun-loving Skinks basking on their rocky outcrops. Explore the fascinating world of Australian Spiders - including Redbacks, Jewelled Spiders, St.Andrew's Cross Spiders and Australian Tarantulas. See the amazing range of invertebrates, including Stick Insects, Leaf Insects, Giant Praying Mantis and Scorpions.
BUSH TUCKER
GARDEN
Bush tucker is an essential means of food for First Nations communities all over Australia. The Outback Springs bushtucker garden highlights the unique nature of Australian bush foods as well as their medicinal properties.
Featuring backyard favourites to outback classics, our bushtucker garden not only looks great, but tastes great too! For more info, have a yarn with Outback Springs team!
COME AND MEET THE FARMYARD ANIMALS
In our farmyard encounter, you can come and meet the playful Nigerian Dwarf Goats at Outback Springs! Our passionate team of Wildlife Keepers will introduce you to our newest animals to the sanctuary.