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Mountain Bike Australia are pleased to present the 2017 MTBA National Championships incorporating Cross-Country Olympic, Downhill and Observed Trials. The 2017 MTBA National Championships will be held in Canungra, Queensland....

West Canungra Creek Circuit track is located within Lamington National Park, Green Mountains section. Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, extensive walking tracks, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty make this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit. The 13.9 kilometre return West Canungra Creek Circuit track descends to 'Yerralahla' (blue pool) passing by some large rainforest trees including red cedar Toona ciliata, and then follows the creek for most of its length, crossing it several times. Eels inhabit the West Canungra Creek. They bite when threatened and injuries have occurred. Creek crossings may be difficult to navigate and the circuit might not be obvious in places. Take particular care at creek crossings, especially after rain. Check track conditions with a ranger before you leave. The circuit exits via the Box Forest circuit. Allow five and a half hours to complete this walk of a difficult grade. Due to gradient, it's recommended that you walk this track clockwise. ...

The Canungra Visitor Information Centre is located on Kidston Street in Canungra. This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures, and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable locals, the Canungra Visitor Information Centre can provide advice on the things to see, things to do and where to eat. Discuss with the friendly staff your travel plans. You can also browse our centre for their extensive range of local produce, giftware hand made craft and souvenirs. Take a walk down memory lane and view their extensive collection of historical photo's and museum items....

The Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk covers the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world, including Lamington and Springbrook plateaus and the scenic Numinbah Valley. This World Heritage area protects nearly all of Australia's remaining Antarctic beech cool temperate rainforest. Challenge yourself over three days and 54 kilometres from west to east starting at the Green Mountains section and ending at The Settlement. Purchase a topographic map and pack your camping gear in preparation to overnight at three walkers' camp sites at Green Mountains, Woonoongoora and The Settlement camping area (all requiring permits). Pass through ancient volcanic landscape of the Tweed Volcano, rushing streams, plummeting waterfalls, lush rainforest with relicts of Gondwana flora and fauna at Woonoongoora - the place known to the Yugambeh people as 'Queen of the Mountains'. Refer to the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing for further details. ...

The Morans Falls Track takes you on a short walk through breathtaking Lamington National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The track descends through a subtropical rainforest of booyongs, figs and brush box to Morans Falls Lookout where you'll enjoy excellent views of Morans Falls and Morans Creek gorge. You can also see layers of ancient volcanic lava flows; the more resistant have formed small cliff-lines along the valley and are best seen at the second lookout located across Morans Creek at the end of the track. The top of the falls was the site of a bark hut, the first home of the O'Reilly brothers, and today is a picnic spot. The Morans Falls track leaves the Lamington National Park Road 800 metres downhill from the Green Mountains information centre and O'Reilly's Guest House. Some parking is available at the track entrance. The 4.6 kilometre track will lead you through natural scenery to the Morans Falls. Please keep to the track as short cuts create erosion. The Morans Falls track is managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Visit their web site for the latest park information including opening hours and safety messages....

It's been the lyrics in a song, an old sawmill, home to a military base and now charming Canungra is coming into its own as a haven for talented artists and craft workers. Just 40 minutes from the Gold Coast, drive over rolling green hills to this lovely country town whose 1880s timber industry heritage remains evident among historic buildings such as St Luke's Church and the Lahey Tramway Tunnel through which visitors can wander. Canungra was immortalised in Australian band Redgum's song He was only 19 depicting the Vietnam War, and nearby Kokoda Barracks are still in operation. Canungra Creek gurgles like a contented baby through the town's centre, and is the perfect place for a pretty picnic or some platypus spotting. Potter through local galleries, sip a cuppa at a local caf?, quaff your way around nearby wineries and make sure you don't miss the historic Canungra Hotel for a beer or two. There's also numerous accommodation options, such as beautiful bed and breakfasts, dotted around these parts, where you can hang-glide, para-glide or hop on horse back and enjoy the clippety clop that gives Canungra such character and charm....

Lamington National Park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Lamington is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, which includes the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world. As the Border Track to Mount Bithongabel climbs 240 metres, observe the change from subtropical to temperate forest. Good examples of Antarctic Beech, a cool temperate species, are growing in the area around Mount Bithongabel. The view from Bithongabel Lookout allows one to trace Bernard O'Reilly's journey when searching for the lost Stinson in 1937, along the McPherson Range to the West as far as Mount Throakban. Continue past some large tree ferns on the left to Toolona Lookout where a view can be obtained of Mount Warning and Murwillumbah....

There is one camping area in the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park, and a privately-managed campground adjacent to the Binna Burra section of the park. Both camping areas have facilities and are within short walking distances to all graded walking tracks. The Green Mountains camping area is not suitable for caravans, camper trailers or large recreational vehicles (RVs larger than four metres) - there are no sites allocated for camper trailers or RVs. Access to Green Mountains along Lamington National Park Road is narrow and windy. Please do not attempt to drive this road if you are towing a caravan. Some opportunities for remote, walk-in bush camping are available within the park. For more information, please read the additional information provided and check availability before booking your site. Camping permits are required and fees apply. Camping permits must be booked online and in advance for all weekends, public and school holidays. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site....

Motel in Canungra

Motel in Canungra