O'Reillys & Lamington National Park

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast on this charming day tour to the spectacular scenery of World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park then travel onward to O'Reilly's for the treetop canopy walk, to discover historic logging tracks and hear the epic adventures of early settlers.

Iconic O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is situated in the heart of World Heritage listed Lamington National Park with spectacular panoramic views of the McPherson Ranges. The drive takes you via the township of Canungra, the scenic Canungra Valley and army training grounds to quaint Tamborine Mountain for shopping, wineries, fresh produce, art and crafts and fine foods before climbing 1000 metres through subtropical rainforest to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Here, you’ll be enchanted by the lush surroundings and the calls of native birds including the rare Alberts Lyrebird, Bowerbirds, Wedge Tailed Eagles, plus the beautiful King Parrots in their hundreds. 

Spend approximately two-and-a-half hours at O’Reilly’s with free time to participate in the rainforest activities like bush-walking and the ever-popular treetop canopy walk, as well as time to enjoy lunch at the cafe (own expense). The treetop canopy walk is a series of nine suspension bridges approximately 45 feet (16 meters) above the ground. As you stroll through the treetops, your guide will accompany you, providing information about the beautiful trees, vines, flowers, birds and wildlife that make up the rainforest.

 

 

From Mount Tamborine, you can also see fantastic views of the rainforest and on a clear day the shimmer of the Pacific Ocean. On the journey back down the mountain, you will stop an alpaca farm where you can pet and take photos of the alpacas.Your day trip comes to an end as you are returned to your hotel in either Brisbane or Gold Coast.