For Young at Heart, 2009 was our first visit to Binna Burra Mountain Lodge which combines the peace and tranquillity of a mountain getaway with a unique opportunity to explore a truly beautiful rainforest environment. We stay in “Acacia Rooms” with panoramic mountain or rainforest views, private facilities and balcony. Radios, clocks, telephones and televisions are not found in our rooms in order to “leave the world behind”. After three nights in this idyllic mountain forest hideaway, we transfer to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat also located in the Lamington National Park.
We have been visiting O’Reilly’s world-famous guest house for over ten years. It was opened in 1926 and is now operated by third generation O’Reillys. Originally a dairy farming lease, until 1946 the last stage of the journey to O’Reilly’s was undertaken by horseback, along a mountain track which originally was used to take cream to a dairy factory off the mountain and to bring all the materials and supplies to the farm. Today O’Reilly’s is a modern property with an old fashioned flavour, set in the ever-beautiful mountains of the Gold Coast hinterland.
Please note: Unfortunately this itinerary is not suitable for passengers using walkers or for those who cannot climb stairs.

Day 1 (L,D) HOME, COOLANGATTA, BINNA BURRA

Following Melbourne metropolitan home/hotel pickup, we transfer to Melbourne Airport for our flight to the Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta. Passengers from other states may fly direct to Coolangatta. Upon arrival we transfer to the Lamington National Park (lunch on route) where we relax and enjoy the experiences that the Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, our home for three nights, has to offer.

Days 2 and 3 (B,L,D) BINNA BURRA

Take part in the daily activities program of guided bird and wildlife walks, bush tucker presentation, bush poetry, history talk and enjoy a roaring campfire with billy tea. Find solitude in the relaxation areas around the Lodge or explore the Park at your leisure. Each day culminates in a hearty country-style dinner with friendly ambience and spectacular views.

Day 4 (B,L,D) BINNA BURRA, BEECHMONT, CANUNGRA, O’REILLY’S

Today we make our way down the mountain via Beechmont and Canungra, stopping for lunch at the Mount View Alpaca Farm and Rainforest Gallery Café, before making the journey to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, our home for four nights.

Days 5,6 & 7 (B,L,D) O’REILLY’S

Join in the day’s activities or just relax by the pool with a book from the O’Reilly’s library. You are free to join as many or as few of the activities as you wish. Take part in the morning bird walks, tree top walk, morning and afternoon bus excursions to magnificent scenic lookouts and after dinner evening photo presentations and talks.

Day (B,L) O’REILLY’S, COOLANGATTA, HOME

Sadly we must leave the Lamington National Park this morning and begin our journey home. We take in the magnificent scenic views from our coach as we wind our way down the mountain. Lunch prior to our flight home. We depart Coolangatta Airport returning to Melbourne mid-afternoon. Interstate passengers fly direct to their home state. Melbourne metropolitan home/hotel transfers complete a memorable Lamington National Park holiday.