Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk – July 2024
- 21-23 Jul 2024
- Australia, Queensland
- Challenging, Moderate
- One to two weeks
Bookings are closed for this tour.
Make a pilgrimage to the heart of the Gondwana rainforests on one of Queensland’s long distance hiking trails. Spend three days walking the highlights of this 54km trail with the comfort of luggage transfers and walking only with a day pack. Traverse the mountains, World Heritage listed rainforest and hidden valleys of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks.
From O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, we walk 21km through the Green Mountain section of Lamington following sections of the QLD / NSW border. Based for two nights at the Binna Burra Sky Lodges, we explore the Lower Ballanjui Circuit with lookouts over the eastern side of Lamington National Park. Admire the stands of flooded gums, brushbox and piccabeen groves on the way to lunch at the base of Ballanjui Falls.
Leaving Lamington plateau, we travel by bus via Numinbah valley viewing Kurraragin (Egg Rock), a remnant plug from the Tweed shield volcano, Wollumbin (Mt Warning). Our final day at Springbrook National Park includes the option of waterfall circuit walks (Twin Falls) and to the lookouts around Purling Brook Falls. We also visit the appropriately named Best of All Lookout before returning to the Gold Coast.
- Explore the mountains, waterfalls & forests of Lamington & Springbrook national parks
- Relax each night in comfortable apartment style accommodation at Binna Burra Sky Lodges
- Full breakfasts, picnic lunches, 3 course dinners and local wine tasting
- Safety and interpretation from locally based guides
- Walk through World Heritage listed subtropical rainforest & eucalypt forest
- Marvel at the ancient Antarctic beech trees
- Enjoy the best of the Great Walk trail with extra walks in Lamington & Springbrook National Parks
- Carry only a day-pack (main luggage is transferred)
Dates: 21 July – 23 July 2024 (3 days)
Price: Twin share/person (starts Gold Coast /ends Gold Coast)
A$1,689 (twin share in Sky Lodge Studio Apartment)
Single Supplement: A$530 (sole use bedroom Sky Lodge Studio apartment)
Note: For guests who request a single room the single supplement will be charged. For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable room-mate, but if this is not possible the single supplement surcharge will apply.
Minimum Group Size: 5 guests
Special Interest: Wildlife, Botanical
Walk Rating:
Moderate to Challenging: 12–22km per walking day, on mostly well graded tracks. There are some moderate to challenging walks with some steeper sections on non-graded tracks.. Age is not necessarily as important as your fitness and recent walking experience, and anyone of reasonable fitness should be able to join this tour. We reserve the right to be flexible with the itinerary to allow for unforeseen circumstances including weather conditions and group fitness.
Luke Christiansen
Luke Christiansen is driven by a lifelong passion for discovering the world’s diverse cultures and natural wonders. His career has spanned a variety of fields, including roles as a musician, carpenter, environmental educator, corporate trainer, and adventure guide gaining valuable experience with both national and international tourism companies, including some of Australia's iconic names. As the owner of InterNational ParkTours, Luke is truly "Living the Dream." He is enthusiastic about sharing his love for travel and curating unforgettable tours to breathtaking destinations across the globe.