Departs: 17 May 2010

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

Lamington National Park lookout Lamington National Park lookout

Make a pilgrimage to the heart of the Gondwana rainforests on one of Queensland’s new long distance hiking trails. Over five days we traverse the mountains, World Heritage-listed rainforest and hidden valleys of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. This fully accommodated tour allows you to walk the full 54km trail in comfort with extra days for rest or shorter walks.

 

From O’Reillys, walk 21km through the Green Mountain section of Lamington following sections of the QLD / NSW border. Based at Binna Burra Lodge, we explore the Lower Bellbird Circuit with lookouts over the eastern side of Lamington. Admire the stands of flooded gums, brushbox and piccabeen groves on the way to lunch at the base of Ballanjui Falls. Leaving the Lamington plateau, we descend past Egg Rock, a remnant plug from the Tweed  shield volcano, Wollumbin (Mt Warning). The trail continues through the farming valley of Numinbah then climbs through upper valleys to the mountain plateau of Springbrook. Staying overnight in chalet accommodation, we finish with a half day hike via Warringah Pools to the cool spray of Purlingbrook Falls in the centre of Springbrook National Park.

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  • Quote:

    “A great walk through spectacular and varied scenery, led by a very competent, knowledgeable and inspirational guide”


  • Quote_Source: Stella Mearns
  • Highlights:
    • Subtropical rainforest and eucalypt forest with abundant wildlife.
    • Explore the mountains, waterfalls and forests of Australia’s “Green Cauldron”
    • Relax each night in comfortable lodge and chalet accommodation
    • Enjoy the interpretation from our locally based guides Walk with only a day-pack while your main luggage is transferred

  • Dates: 17-21 May, 16-20 August, 11-15 October 2010 (4 nights)
  • Price:

    Twin share (ex Nerang or Brisbane): A$1700 / person


  • Accommodation:

    3 nts lodges with private facilities, 1 nt chalet with shared facilities.


  • Rating: Moderate to Challenging
  • Rating_Notes: 5–22km per day. Some non-optional hikes

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