gold coast hinterland walk
lamington traverse through to springbrook plateau
highlights
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World Heritage
Area teeming with rainforests, rivers and waterfalls
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Outstanding bird life including the striking regent bowerbird
- Be pampered in luxury accommodation at O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat, Binna Burra Mountain Lodge and Springbrook Mountain Manor
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Auswalk's Gold Coast Hinterland Walk
is a group guided accommodated walking holiday.
Note that we also offer a Self-Guided trip on a similar itinerary.
Stunning waterfalls abound
One of Australia’s newest long distance walking tracks, the Gold Coast Hinterland Walk joins the Lamington and Springbrook Plateaus together. The track starts in the magnificent rainforest of Lamington National Park.
This is a World Heritage Area where new plants are being found, classified and named even today. Massive strangler figs, ancient Antarctic beech, red cedar, rosewood and booyongs tower overhead whilst hundreds of different species of palms, vines, ferns and orchids flourish beneath. Have you ever hugged a 3000 year old tree? These ancient Antarctic Beech trees (Nothofagus moorei) are evidence of Australia’s beginnings as part of the Gondwanaland super-continent.
More than 160 species of sub-tropical birds will keep any bird-lover engrossed. The stiking black and yellow regent bower bird is always a favourite. Red-necked pademelons, possums and sugar gliders are commonly seen around the lodges in the evenings. Peaks here reach over 1100m and the steep untracked southern escarpment forms a natural border with the state of NSW. Highlights include climbing the huge strangler fig tower. Marvel at the upper levels of the forest on the Treetops Walk.
 Hike the Lamington Traverse on the Border Track as it passes through the McPherson Range. On the Springbrook side the rainforest is punctuated by numerous cascading streams and towering waterfalls. Criss-cross pristine creeks and take your pick from the many waterfalls for a delightful lunch spot. This new walk is a real gem and is great for lovers of rainforests, waterfalls and bird life.
NOTE: We also offer a self-guided walking holiday on this track.
location
This holiday starts in Coolangatta, which is on the Gold Coast, about one hour south of Brisbane. There are regular flights from major cities.
grading
The tracks at the Lamington end are generally easy to moderate and well graded. At Springbrook the steepness increases notably. Full day walks average 18-24km. There will be plenty of opportunities for fit walkers to challenge themselves on longer, harder walks and as always, easier options will be available too.
accommodation
Ecolodges and a mountain chalet. Overnight stays at O’Reillys, Binna Burra and Springbrook Plateau.
High quality, comfortable accommodations in rainforest settings
regional
wine & food
Noted for homely country style meals, washed down with local wines from Canungra valley
what's
included
Guiding, all transport starting at Gold Coast airport / Coolangatta, 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, National Park fees, insulated lunch bag, maps, map case & a pack of information about the area.
Not included: Alcohol, additional meals.
the best
time to go
We like late autumn / early winter as there is low humidity and the temperature is usually very pleasant for walking.
Stunning Purling Brook Falls
 itinerary
guide - 6 days
(includes 5
nights accommodation)
Day 1: Starts at the Gold Coast airport (Coolangatta) at 10am. Travel to O'Reillys in the Lamington National Park and enjoy a delightful walk via the Wishing Tree to Morans Falls. Explore the top of the rainforest on the Tree Tops Walk and you can even climb the Fig Tree Tower. Accommodation: O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat
Day 2: Full day Lamington Traverse. Walk across the rainforest plateau on the Border Track to Binna Burra Lodge - at 25km it's a long way but the route is almost flat and the going is easy. The track emerges from the subtropical rainforest at several panoramic escarpment lookouts along the way.
Accommodation: Binna Burra
Day 3: A full day circuit walk from Binna Burra on the Coomera Circuit. This is one of the prettiest walks in the park. It criss-crosses rainforest creeks for much of the day, passing many waterfalls. If you don’t want to go all the way you can go to Coomera Falls Lookout then retrace your route and enjoy some relaxation at the lodge.
Accommodation: Binna Burra.
Day 4: Hike via Bellbird Lookout and Lower Ballanjui Falls down into the Numinbah Valley. The conical shaped Egg Rock is a feature today along with the beautiful Little Nerang River. This is the first section of new track that has been constructed to extend the Lamington walking into the valley and up to the Springbrook Plateau on the other side. Accommodation: Springbrook Plateau
Day 5: From the Numinbah, head uphill onto the Springbrook Plateau. Highlights include hiking alongside the Little Nerang River past waterfall after waterfall. At Warringa Pool you can enjoy a refreshing dip in a rainforest swimming hole. And Purling Brook Falls will take your breath away!
Accommodation: Springbrook Plateau
Day 6: A circuit walk this morning to Twin Falls is an impressive experience. Top it off with a visit to "Best of All Lookout" before travelling back to the Gold Coast to arrive around 12.30pm.
fact sheets
Would you like more detailed information about this trip?
Download our Gold Coast Hinterland Walk group guided INN-to-INN Fact Sheet. It contains a detailed itinerary with walking times and distances and more information on accommodations including photos of places you will stay at.
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