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Lamington National Park Travel Guide: 64 reviews and 196 photos

Entry to the Border Track ...O'Reilly's - Lamington National Park

The Jewel of South East Queensland

Lamington National Park lies 2hrs drive to the South East of Brisbane. Within this 20,000ha of rainforest, are stands of Antarctic Beech,Red Cedar and Brushbox. sit quietly and hear the sounds of bellbirds and lyrebirds.
The two main entry points to the park are Binna Burra, and O'Reilly's. Accommodation is restricted to these places within the park.
Binna Burra ( my personal preference) has 3 tiers of accommadation, the lodge, fixed tents, and a general camping area. Ablution facilities are OK. Since the snackbar/office/kiosk burnt down in 2005, meals for the day visitor are not available. Perversely, camp fires are still permitted (but bring your own firewood from home).
O'Reilly's has a guest house, a substantial shop/cafe,and a camping ground ( good amenities but no fires). With a short walking track adjacent to the cafe, an interesting cable suspension bridge, resident rainbow lorikeets and paddy melons ( a small marsupial), O'reilly's caters for the bus tour crowd.
What they do, they do well.
Both sites have interesting, not physically challenging walks from 2-20 km.

Last visit to Lamington National Park: Jun 2005
Intro Updated May 9, 2006
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Reviews (5)

Caves circuit......Binna Burra Things to Do (3)

The Caves Circuit is a great 5km circuit at Binna Burra that has great views of the Coomera Valley, red cedar trees and... more travel advice

the marauding wildlife Warnings and Dangers (2)

At night bring what you can inside the tent. The scrub turkeys will be all over your gear, looking for something to eat,... more travel advice

The View from Bellbird Lookout - Lamington National Park

Bellbird Lookout Track....Binna Burra Things to Do (3)

This is an easy little 2km walk that branches off the muuuch longer Ships Stern Circuit. When you reach the lookout ,... more travel advice

Stick to the Path - Lamington National Park

Stick to the Path Warnings and Dangers (2)

In case you get forgetful, the more heavily travelled circuits at O'Reilly's come with a warning. Stay away from the... more travel advice

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SLLiew Nov 11, 2009 at 8:59 PM

Great photos and tips on Lamington National Park.
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balhannah Apr 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM

We love Lamington too, probably a lot of tourists don't get that far. Haven't been to the caves for about 20years, so time for a re-visit.
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evaanna Mar 20, 2008 at 1:17 PM

The scenery and the wilderness of the place would really suit me. I can just imagine how many other birds and animals must inhabit the area apart from the lovely scrub turkeys.
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Kristina1701 Feb 14, 2008 at 2:16 PM

brings back memories.....i miss the bush turkeys hehe
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monina_c Sep 30, 2007 at 10:41 PM

:) Hello Wayne! It is good to learn that Lamingtons are more than that wooly piece of cake!
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ATXtraveler May 30, 2006 at 4:53 AM

Chasing Wild Turkey.... typically, that comes in the form of a beer, not a running photograph.