Lamington National Park
(
Queensland)
Summary
Lamington National Park is a 206 square kilometre park on the McPherson Range on the Queensland-New South Wales border. The park features beautiful rainforest waterfalls, amazing views and a comprehensive series of clearly marked tracks.
Walks
(Lamington National Park - 12km)
Fairly ordinary walk to the Coomera Falls lookout about 6 klms from the Binna Burra car park, however the BEST BIT is past the lookout.
It follows the river bed, the track is perched and the side of the hill and the sound of waterfalls is every where. Wouldn't be too pleasant in the wet though!
(Lamington National Park - 4.6km)
Visit the falls near the O'Reilly's original hut on the plateau and grab some great views across the gorge towards Castle Crag.
(Lamington National Park - 3.4km)
Python Rock on the Western cliffs of O'Reilly's provides views of Morans Falls, Castle Crag and Lost World.
(Lamington National Park - 18km)
A full day walk that follows Toolonga Creek in which over 8 waterfalls will be seen, also reaching Mt Wanungra lookout to provide views to Byron Bay and North Stradbroke Is. The around trip takes 5-6 hours.
(Binna Burra - 2km)
Easy walk that starts from the carpark near the driveway up to the Binna Burra Lodge. Follow the well sign posted track.
(Binna Burra - 5.2km)
From the information centre, this interesting track winds up through open forest and rainforest to emerge on the road opposite the ship's Stern track entrance. It provides excellent views into the Coomera Valley and passes a large red cedar and fine specimens of other rainforest tree species. A range of volcanic rock types and formations can be observed. Koalas are often seen in open forest area along the walk. Take care when walking down the bitumen road to return to the start of the circui
(Binna Burra - 12km)
The track starts on the Border track and then branches off anf follows the Ships Stern circuit track before branching off again. Well sign posted, good tracks and some good views from the Numinbah lookout. There is also a small cave side track that is sign posted. On the way back don't miss "Surprise Rock".
(Binna Burra - 6km)
This track branches off the Illinbah circuit and descends through open forest and rainforest to Gwongoorool Pool on the Coomera River. Return via same track. (Illinbah circuit commences at the car park near the information centre).
(Binna Burra - 1.2km)
For a quick introduction to the rainforest, follow the Border Track for 500m, then branch right and return to the picnic area. A self-guiding brochure, produced by the Lamington Natural History Association is available at the Information Centre, the Lamington Teahouse and at Binna Burra Lodge.
History
Any interesting history for the region?
Features
What are the standout bushwalking features?
Access
Green Mountains (O'Reilly's)
Exit the M1 at Nerang and follow signs to Canungra (signs also indicate Lamington National Park or O'Reilly's). Turn left into Kidston Street and follow this road up the mountain (don't miss the great views along the way!) to the carpark adjacent to the QPWS Information Centre, campground and O'Reilly's Guesthouse.
Note that the road, although sealed, is narrow and winding and has many blind corners. Take care!
Binna Burra
Exit the M1 at Nerang and follow signs to Beechmont. Follow the signs from the roundabout at Beechmont to Binna Burra.
Maps
A number of SUNMAP 1:25000 topographic maps cover Lamington National Park including Lamington (South-West of the park), Tyalgum (South-East) Hillview (North-West) and Beechmont (North-East).
Hema maps also provides a comprehensive 1:35000 map of the park.
Accommodation
Camping
A National Park campground is available in the Green Mountains section. Sites must be pre-booked on weekends and holidays, but you may self-register at other times.
Remote, walk-in camping is allowed at designated sites between February and November. These sites must be pre-booked through the QPWS (see website below).
A private campground is available at Binna Burra
Other
Resort accommodation is available at O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse and Binna Burra Mountain Lodge as well as various other options around the surrounding area.
Contact details
EPA Website - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=97