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
NOTE: This trip replaces our previous Lamington Traverse walking holiday - it is basically the same trip across the Lamington Plateau but has been extended to include the Numinbah Valley and Springbrook Plateau.
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Auswalk's Gold Coast Hinterland Walk
is an INN-to-INN accommodated walking holiday. You walk through the
National Park from one delightful accommodation to the next.
We move your luggage for you while you are out walking.
This holiday is Self-Guided.
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 group guided walking holiday on this track.
location
This holiday starts at the Gold Coast Airport in Coolangatta. It's about one hour south of Brisbane.
grading
35% easy, 45% moderate, 20%
harder. Longest day has 7 hours walking (can be reduced). The walking near O’Reilly’s and Binna Burra is mostly easy on well graded tracks. From there on the track become steeper and rougher underfoot.
accommodation
Ecolodges, B&Bs & mountain chalet. Overnight stays at O’Reillys, Binna Burra, Numinbah Valley & 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
8 day trip: 7 nights accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, luggage transfers, all transport to/from the Gold Coast airport, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps.
6 day trip: 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, luggage transfers, all transport to/from the Gold Coast airport, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps.
Not included: Alcohol, additional meals.
the best
time to go
The cooler months of May to August are best as there is low humidity and the temperature is usually very pleasant for walking. It can be very warm and humid from September to November and again from March to April. Not available over the summer months of December to February.
Stunning Purling Brook Falls
itinerary
guide - 8 days
(includes 7
nights accommodation & 6 days walking)
Day 1: Starts at the Gold Coast airport in Coolangatta at 2pm. There is no walking scheduled for today but there are plenty of facilities you can enjoy at the guesthouse. Accommodation: O'Reilly's
Day 2: The morning walk is an excellent introduction to the unique flora and fauna of the area. Hug the “Wishing Tree” and walk to stunning Moran Falls. After lunch at the café, the afternoon walk criss-crosses pretty Canungra Creek. Walk through lush sub-tropical rainforest with impressive stands of brush box and piccabeen palms. Climb the giant fig tree and explore the different levels of the rainforest on the Tree Tops Walk. Finish the day with a soak in the heated outdoor spa pool.
Accommodation: O'Reillys
 Day 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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: Numinbah Valley area
Day 6: 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 7: A circuit walk today on the Springbrook Plateau. The Warrie Circuit is a major highlight as it zigzags its way through a valley of waterfalls and canyons, criss-crossing the creeks and ending up at the Meeting-of-the-Waters. The climb out via Twin Falls is equally impressive. If you don’t want to go all the way there’s a shorter option of the Twin Falls Circuit.
Accommodation: Springbrook Plateau
Day 8: After breakfast, you’ll be transported back to the Gold Coast airport in Coolangatta
itinerary
guide - 6 days
(includes 5
nights accommodation & 4 days walking)
As for Days 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 8 above
fact sheets
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Download our Gold Coast Hinterland Walk self 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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prices
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departure dates
Self guided INN-to-INN - any day of the year
except December, January & February, with a minimum of 2 people booking together.
how to
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