Booyong Walk (Treetop Walk)
Lamington National Park
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The Tree Top Walk consists of 9 suspension bridges up to 16 metres above ground. Enjoy a bird’s eye view from a deck 30 metres above ground in a fig tree over the walkway.
Getting there:
From Nerang on the Gold Coast, take the Beaudesert Nerang Road to Canungra and turn left into Lamington National Park Road and follow this very twisty, narrow and time consuming road 30km to the O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, where there is ample car parking.
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Walking Tracks At Lamington National Park
Route/Trail notes:
The Booyong Walk is clearly sign posted opposite the entrance to O’Reilly’s Reception. You start off walking along a slightly raised broadwalk till you come to a T-intersection. Go right to go onto the hanging bridges and for the opportunity to climb up the tree (lader) all the way to the top of the canopy. From there continue along the hanging bridges as this is supposed to be a one way path. From here you should be able to meet up with anyone that didn't want to go on the bridges. From here just head back the same way back towards the retreat.
Alternate Options after Hanging Bridges
Exploring the Mountain Gardens (Botanical Gardens): Through the gates, you can quickly become lost in all the paths that intertwine between each other. Native flowers and occasionally some birds, it's a nice peacful wonder away from the busy (weekend) bird feeding area. These gardens are looked after by a few locals and donations are always welcome.
Return via Boarder track: If you headed towards the Mountain Gardens, you would have noticed a path to the left heading towards the Border Track. Take this and follow to the T junction, where you can then turn left to head back to O'reilly's.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
The best time to see the abundant birdlife is to take this walk early morning or late afternoon.
Camping options within O'reilly's Campground (fees apply).
4B Booyong Walk (GPX)
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