Summary

Boarding NSW and the pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon for hikes to have views of both worlds (ocean and hinterland). Hikes here are typically on the great dividing range.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Scenic Rim Regional
2. Gold Coast City
3. Logan City
4. Redland City
5. Ipswich City
6. Lockyer Valley Regional
7. Brisbane City
8. Somerset Regional
9. Moreton Bay Regional
10. Sunshine Coast Regional
11. Noosa Shire

Contact details

See Qld National parks website

Walks in Lamington National Park

Hard

21.8 km

7 hrs

Border Track

Direct connection between Binna Burra and O'Reillys. Graded & well used, with very muddy sections after rain. Gentle inclines but many uneven surfaces due to rocks and roots and tree falls. Includes several side-tracks to lookouts (may be no views if the cloud is low).

(Officially graded as Grade 4/Hard, but feels like Grade 3 most of the way.)

Medium

10.6 km

5 hrs

Box Forest

The Box Forest Track leaves the Picnic Rock track 2.7 km from the entrance and is a most rewarding circuit walk. The track winds down through stands of Brush Box and Piccabeen Palms, to the lush sub-tropical rainforest along Canungra Creek. Pepper Vines cling to tall trees that often support spectacular tree gardens.

Turn right at the next track junction. During wet times, you will have to wade through the water when crossing above Wajinya Falls. The track continues near the top of the falls on the other side. Darragumai Falls and Picnic Rock are considered good lunch spots. Don't miss Box Log and Elabana Falls on the way home.

Hard

5 km return

90 mins

Castle Crag

The walk continues on from Balancing Rock and has some very steep drop offs, don't do it you are scared of heights.

Medium

5.2 km return

90 mins

Caves Track

From the information centre, this interesting track winds up through open forest and rainforest to emerge on the road opposite the ship's Stern track entrance. It provides excellent views into the Coomera Valley and passes a large red cedar and fine specimens of other rainforest tree species. A range of volcanic rock types and formations can be observed. Koalas are often seen in open forest area along the walk. Take care when walking down the bitumen road to return to the start of the circuit, especially on weeekends when traffic is heavy. A self guiding brochure for this circuit is available at the information centre, Lamington Teahouse and at Binna Burra Lodge.

Medium

17.4 km

6 hrs

Coomera Circuit

This track showsoff some of Binna Burra's best assets and is one of the prettiest walks in this section of the park. The waterfalls are at their best after rain. The track does cross over the Coomera River several times and crossings can become tricky if water levels are high.

Very Hard

15 km

10 hrs

Coomera Gorge

A hard offtrack footslog up the Coomera river from Gwongoorool Pool.

Hard

12 km return

4 hrs

Daves Creek Circuit

Starting near the Teahouse at the top car park at Binna Burra, the Dave's Creek Circuit track starts some two kilometres along 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 - Molongolee Cave - detour right at the sign. On the way back don't miss "Surprise Rock".
There are no steep ascents or descents, a reasonably gentle, undulating track.

Medium

54 km one-way

3 days

Great Walk! Gold Coast Hinterland

A walk from Green Mountains via Binna Burra to Springbrook National Park. Passes massive stands of Antartic Beach, glorious lookouts and magic waterfalls.

Medium

6 km

2.5 hrs

Gwongoorool Rock Pools

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).

Hard

17 km

6.5 hrs

Illinbah Circuit

This track explores the lower reaches of the Coomera River. And there are many river crossings. The track may change slightly after heavy rains.