Glow Worms, Sugar Gliders, Whirring Treefrogs and Marbled Frogmouths. Just some of the remarkable flora and fauna to be found in the World Heritage area of the Lamington National Park. Overnight at the historic O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse. Enjoy bush walks through lush rainforest and discover pristine waterfalls. This is a fascinating experience for the nature lover in all of us. O'Reilly's is situated in the centre of the cool, quiet rainforest of World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, with its spectacular panoramic views.
Day 1: Brisbane / Lamington National Park (D)
Depart Brisbane and climb high above the surrounding coastal plain to the cool quiet rainforests of Lamington Plateau. Visit Mount Tamborine with its spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast and glistening waters of the blue Pacific Ocean. Enjoy an opportunity for morning tea and a leisurely walk in the fresh mountain air. From here we head toward the "Green Mountains" of O'Reilly's.
After checking into O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse, the rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy this natural wonderland. The Lamington National Park offers 160 kilometers of walking tracks to over 500 waterfalls and panoramic mountain lookouts. Experience temperate beech forest high on the border ranges, warm sub-tropical rainforest and dry eucalypt forest of the lower valleys. One of the most popular strolls is the Tree Top Walk, a series of nine suspension bridges which takes the visitor high into the rainforest canopy. Two observation decks, the highest 30 meters (100feet) above the ground, with commanding view of life in the tree tops.
This evening, enjoy a rendezvous with the wildlife and take a walk to Glow Worm Gully, or spotlight around the Guesthouse.
Overnight Accommodation: O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse - Mountain View Room
Day 2: Lamington National Park / Brisbane (B)
After breakfast take a guided bushwalk, or perhaps a 4WD adventure trip onto the Lamington Plateau. View the ancient Antarctic Beech trees together with a multitude of flora and fauna. This afternoon, return down the range and visit a unique Alpaca farm.
Travel through Canungra, the old sawmilling town that is now home of the Australian Army's Jungle Warfare Training Centre. Arrive back into Brisbane with a desire to return to the spectacular beauty of the "Green Mountains".