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
(Binna Burra - 15km)
A hard offtrack footslog up the Coomera river from Gwongoorool Pool.
(Binna Burra - 12km)
The track starts on the Border track and then branches off and 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 - 17km)
This track explores the lower reaches of the Coomera River. And there are many river crossings. The track may change slightly after heavy rains.
(Binna Burra - 22km)
The 1160m summit of Mt Merino is halfway between Binna Burra and Green Mountains and can be visited on a day walk.
(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.
(Binna Burra - 19km)
Combines rainforest, palm groves and open eucalypt forest, wildflower vegetation and excellent lookouts over the Numinbah Valley. A short side trip takes in the Lower Ballanjui Falls.
(Binna Burra - 5km)
This track leads through the rainforest to the summit of Tullawallal at over 900m. Also this track leads to the closest stand of Antarctic beech trees to Binna Burra. The rock formation at the end is a natural wonder that will have you guessing!
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