National Parks Attractions Canungra - Gold Coast QLD

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National Parks Canungra provides a comprehensive Gold Coast QLD profile for you to find your business in your local Canungra 4275 area. The information presented is the most recent available and updated regularly.

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Mount Bithongabel

Green Mountains section, Lamington National Park, Canungra QLD 4275

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.

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Lamington National Park, Green Mountains Section

Lamington National Park Road, via Canungra, Canungra QLD 4275

Green Mountains, in the hinterland of the Gold Coast and part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, features lush rainforests, ancient trees and spectacular views. This section of Lamington National Park is located on the western side of the Lamington Plateau. Densely-forested ranges and valleys conceal the area's ancient volcanic origins and dramatic lookouts afford views over the southern edge of the Scenic Rim, a chain of mountains stretching from the Gold Coast hinterland to Mount Mistake. Get away and be at one with nature as you camp at the park's Green Mountain camping area. Choose from the many half-day or full-day walks that explore the park's best attractions. In the picnic area, take photos of crimson rosellas. On the Python Rock track, listen for the masked mountain frog's popping call. Enjoy excellent views of Morans Falls and Morans Creek gorge on the Morans falls track. Spot leaf-tailed geckos on the West Canungra Creek track. Set out on a full day walk along the Border track or Mount Merino track for outstanding views. Look for the regent bowerbird, rufous scrub-bird and Antarctic beech tree, ancient species that have survived since prehistoric times.

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Cedar Creek Estate

104 - 144 Hartley Road, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272

Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves are located at Cedar Creek Estate. Come underground on a journey through the spectacular purpose built cave! The cave consist of two large chambers interlinked by tunnels. The first chamber is the 'presentation cave', where you will be shown an audiovisual display on glow-worms and the construction of the cave. This chamber is complete with very realistic formations (speleothems), such as stalagmites and stalactites, water features and flow stone. From this stunning cave, you will be guided through the magical 'glow-worm cave', filled with thousands of glowing glow-worms! The experience is one you have to see to believe! The Glow Worm Caves are open daily from 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. and bookings are recommended for group tours.

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Python Rock

Lamington National Park, Green Mountains section, Canungra QLD 4275

This track in the Green Mountains section of World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park passes through a closed rainforest community into an open eucalypt forest to the lookout over Morans Falls, Castle Crag, Mount Throakban and the Lost World. The booyongs and figs near the West Cliff turn-off and the large New England Blackbutt are impressive.

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Tree Top Walkway

Lamington National Park, Green Mountains Section, Canungra QLD 4275

O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk allows you to walk through a canopy of flowering and fruiting trees covered by vines whilst you explore the epiphytic orchids and ferns surrounded by the many birds and animals that inhabit the tree tops. The Tree Top Walk, was the first of its kind in Australia, is 180 metres in length and is made up of nine suspension bridges, with much of the walkway being 15 metres above the ground. Profiles depicting the rainforest flora close by have been placed along the walkway to assist visitors in identifying the plants in the immediate vicinity. Two observation decks have been constructed in a Strangler Fig above the walk way, the highest one being 30 metres (approximately 110 feet) above the ground. The Tree Top Walk is a unique and innovative structure that gives visitors what can only be described as an exhilarating experience - a chance to observe life in the rainforest canopy at close range for the first time in their lives. Free of charge and there is no age or height restrictions for this activity. However, parental guidance of young children during the climbing aspect of the activity is recommended.

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Tooloona Creek circuit

Green Mountains section, Lamington National Park, Canungra QLD 4275

The Tooloona Creek circuit combines the very best that Lamington National Park has to offer - scenic waterfalls, boulder-strewn creeks, tall rainforests, gnarled Antarctic beech trees and views over Byron Bay and the World-Heritage listed rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales. The track branches from the Box Forest circuit near Elabana Falls. From here, walk up beside Toolona Creek to a gorge and past its headwaters to emerge on the Border Track near Wanungara Lookout. See Chalahn and Tooloona Falls and a myriad of cascades along the way. Enjoy cameo views through the trees over the coast and border ranges before returning along the Border Track to Green Mountains.

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West Canungra Creek Circuit

Green Mountains section, Lamington National Park, Canungra QLD 4275

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. The 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. The track exits via the Box Forest circuit. Fossilised ancestors of this species from over 20 million years ago have been found in the World Heritage listed Australian Fossil Mammal Sites in Riversleigh.

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OReillys Canungra Valley Vineyards

Lamington National Park Road, Canungra QLD 4275

Situated on the banks of the Canungra Creek in the Gold Coast Hinterland, O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is a boutique vineyard dedicated to the enjoyment of fine food and wine. Enjoy a glass of award-winning wine, a delicious meal or High Tea on the verandah of the historic Queenslander homestead or picnic by the creek under the shade of the Silky Oaks. Owned and operated by the O'Reilly family, the property features a grand ballroom, intimate dining rooms, sweeping verandahs and a cedar cellar door bar. O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards produce three wine ranges: Picnic, Platypus Play and O'Reilly's Generations Reserve Series. They have named their premium range after members of the O'Reilly family, which as pioneers of O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in nearby Lamington National Park, are an icon in the area. Open seven days a week, guests are free to explore the property and creek, which is home to a family of platypus. The vineyard provides the perfect venue for casual picnic basket, social group outing, off-site function venue or a unique wedding venue.

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Sarabah Estate Vineyard

46 Rymera Road, Sarabah QLD 4275

Sarabah Estate Vineyard is a beautiful family-run winery nestled at the base of the famous Lamington National Park. Just 10 minutes from the township of Canungra it is an ideal location for weddings, corporate functions and social gatherings.

Picturesque and private, the Estate is the perfect setting for a country vineyard wedding, letting brides' imaginations run free with exceptional ceremony and reception locations. Offering a superb quality of service, the staff at Sarabah pride themselves in their flexibility and ability to cater specifically for the needs of those hosting an event on their grounds.

The Vineyard also welcomes visitors to join them on weekends for wine tastings, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, all within the gorgeous setting of the Scenic Rim.

Tastings of the Estate wines can be accompanied by a choice of cheeses specifically selected for the perfect wine and cheese pairing. Alongside this the Bistro kitchen offers homemade light bites and tasty meals using fresh ingredients direct from their very own market garden. These can be enjoyed either inside the Chalet or outside in the Secret Garden, weather permitting.

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Jasmin Organics Skincare Farm and Factory

197 Long Road, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Nestled at the top of Tamborine Mountain in the Queensland Gold Coast Hinterlands, you will find Jasmin Organics, Australia's purest organic skincare farm and factory. This eco-friendly attraction is now open to the public; to come and explore the organic farm and manufacturing facilities and to view how organic skincare is made. Enjoy tours of the organic farm, factory, essential oil distillation, fruit orchards and park like gardens surrounded by sub-tropical rainforest. Visitors can observe the delicate processing and production of the organic ingredients used in this global award winning skincare range. The range contains no chemicals, no synthetic ingredients, no artificial colours or fragrance and is not tested on animals and contains a minimum of 95 per cent organic base. Sample the Jasmin Organics and Koala Baby Organics skincare range in the beauty retail shop and experience how nature and science, when blended together can expertly care for your delicate skin.

Tree Top Walkway

Lamington National Park, Canungra QLD 4275
O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk allows you to walk through a canopy of flowering and fruiting trees covered by vines whilst you explore the epiphytic orchids and ferns surrounded by the many birds and animals that inhabit the tree tops. The Tree Top Walk, was the first of its kind in Australia, is 180 metres in length and is made up of nine suspension bridges, with much of the walkway being 15 metres above the ground. Profiles depicting the rainforest flora close by have been placed along the walkway to assist visitors in identifying the plants in the immediate vicinity. Two observation decks have been constructed in a Strangler Fig above the walk way, the highest one being 30 metres (approximately 110 feet) above the ground. The Tree Top Walk is a unique and innovative structure that gives visitors what can only be described as an exhilarating experience - a chance to observe life in the rainforest canopy at close range for the first time in their lives. Free of charge and there is no age or height restrictions for this activity. However, parental guidance of young children during the climbing aspect of the activity is recommended. ...

Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Some say this is the green behind the gold, which makes the Gold Coast so seductive, and it's easy to see why Tamborine Mountain is in tune with tourists. Let's start with the rainforest, in the third oldest National Park in the world, which celebrates the remnants of the former Mount Warning volcano. There are numerous walks and lookouts from which to enjoy Mother Nature at her most blindingly brilliant, including the mysteriously-named Witches Falls or charming Cedar Creek. There's 12 walking tracks in all and each one is no longer than around three kilometres, so if you like a stroll among the birds, bees, flowers and the trees, this is for you. For a change of pace, enjoy several wineries, a brewery and even a distillery up on the mountain, which is perfectly punctuated with award-winning restaurants, art galleries, sweeping coastal views and that delicious mix of old and new-world charm. Indulge in home-grown produce such as avocados, kiwifruits and macadamia nuts as well as award-winning cheeses and fabulous fudge, or dine in some seriously swish restaurants. Select from cosy cottages, decadent dwellings and a hotel or two, including the iconic St Bernard's Hotel, in which to stay the night. Explore the area by yourself, or join a tour which takes in a number of attractions such as Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves. Romantics rush to the mountains to get married here and it's easy to see why. For this is Queensland's own Emerald City. That's right Dorothy, you are not in Kansas anymore. This is Oz....

Forest Weekend

Lamington National Park, Canungra QLD 4275
Join their visiting experts for an insight into the complex world of the Rainforest. Learn about Lamington's part in the 'Gondwana Rainforests of Australia' World Heritage site and the fascinating features that warrant its inclusion. In the past Forest Weekend guests have joined the likes of Bill McDonald (Queensland Herbarium) to discover the different make-up of trees and leaves within the forest. This years guest speakers combined with legendary O'Reilly's such as Big Pete O'Reilly are sure to provide a insight into the unique flora of the Lamington National Park region. Often combined with the following weeks 'Bird Week' this weekend is suited to all those interested in the flora of the region from novice botanists, students or those that just enjoy being involved and learning about the natural environment. ...

Gumnuts Farm

400 Biddaddaba Creek Rd, Biddaddaba QLD 4275
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Tamborine Mountain State School Markets

Corner of Long and Curtis Roads, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
The Tamborine Mountain State School Markets are situated in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations. Whether you are browsing or buying, it’s a great way to spend your Sunday. Pop in and treat yourself to some deliciously tasty food while enjoying the live music and friendly mountain atmosphere. The School Markets are a wonderfully diverse, character-filled monthly market overflowing with things to adore. You will find up to 130 stalls from local artists, crafts people, fresh produce, plants, books, clothing, vintage items, collectibles, jewellery, bric a brac, candles, crystals.... the list is endless and always changing. Make a day of it and explore the spectacular mountain afterwards. Stop at the famous Gallery Walk, visit the wineries or take a relaxing walk in the magnificent rain forest....
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Thunderbird Park ® - Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast Region

Corner of Cedar Creek Falls Road, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain takes adventure holidays to the top. This magnificent property is less than an hour from Brisbane and Gold Coast. Come for the day or stay and play. This rainforest playground has it all. Onsite adventures make Thunderbird Park an exciting experience for every age group. Find treasure filled thundereggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth, play laser skirmish in the jungle, tackle the high ropes course at TreeTop Challenge, boost the adrenalin with a thrilling ride on the Canyon Flyer, enjoy a horse trail ride or play a round on the championship mini golf course. Explore the natural bushland along the walking tracks and see hundreds of colourful birds. Lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of Plato the Platypus. Enjoy breakfast with the birds, chill out on the Terrace or dine in style in the Rainforest Restaurant and Lounge Bar. Take a break, enjoy the scenery and set up camp on the banks of Cedar Creek. All campsites have a fire pit and easy access to well-maintained amenities. Thunderbird Park shares the rainforest property with Cedar Creek Lodges. Accommodation options range from contemporary rooms to stylish lodges and larger family holiday homes....
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Australian Outback Opals

Shop 1, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Australian Outback Opals cut opal on the premises at Tamborine Mountain. The staff are welcoming and very friendly and are always happy to share their knowledge. Their selection of opals and opal jewellery is impressive from small value items right up to the more expensive ones. There is something for everyone who enjoys opals. They offer the largest diverse range of colour, pattern, variety and finest gem quality opals at True Market Value. Their selection of exquisite opal ranges from specimens to the investment gem opal that any discerning opal collector would wish to own. Their stock includes all types of Australian Opal: the elusive Black and Crystal Opal from Lightning Ridge; White and Crystal Opal from South Australia; the unique free form Boulder Opal from Queensland. They can comfortably guarantee the quality of each opal from their decades of knowledge and experience. Opals are valued by colour, clarity, colour pattern, variety, shape and carat weight. Colour is a matter of personal choice with red being the rarest and most valuable, followed by gold, purple, green and blue. Opal is believed to bring Love, Luck and Happiness! Next door to Crema Lovers Cafe, Lemon Lovers Gelato and Tall Trees Motel. ...
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Tamborine Mountain

43025 - Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Some say this is the green behind the gold, which makes the Gold Coast so seductive, and it's easy to see why Tamborine Mountain is in tune with tourists. Let's start with the rainforest, in the third oldest National Park in the world, which celebrates the remnants of the former Mount Warning volcano. There are numerous walks and lookouts from which to enjoy Mother Nature at her most blindingly brilliant, including the mysteriously-named Witches Falls or charming Cedar Creek. There's 12 walking tracks in all and each one is no longer than around three kilometres, so if you like a stroll among the birds, bees, flowers and the trees, this is for you. For a change of pace, enjoy several wineries, a brewery and even a distillery up on the mountain, which is perfectly punctuated with award-winning restaurants, art galleries, sweeping coastal views and that delicious mix of old and new-world charm. Indulge in home-grown produce such as avocados, kiwifruits and macadamia nuts as well as award-winning cheeses and fabulous fudge, or dine in some seriously swish restaurants. Select from cosy cottages, decadent dwellings and a hotel or two, including the iconic St Bernard's Hotel, in which to stay the night. Explore the area by yourself, or join a tour which takes in a number of attractions such as Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves. Romantics rush to the mountains to get married here and it's easy to see why. For this is Queensland's own Emerald City. That's right Dorothy, you are not in Kansas anymore. This is Oz....
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Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

43050 - Canungra QLD 4275
***NOTE: as a response to COVID-19, all camping areas in Queensland's national parks are closed to the public until further notice. Check park alerts for updates. Discover beauty, mystery and history along the 54 kilometre Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk linking the species-rich Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area of Lamington and Springbrook plateaus via the scenic Numinbah Valley. This World Heritage Area protects the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world, large areas of warm temperate rainforest and nearly all of Australia's remaining Antarctic beech cool temperate rainforest. Walk through the ancient volcanic landscape of the Tweed Volcano, which is still being eroded by rushing streams and plummeting waterfalls, and through lush rainforest with relicts of Gondwana flora and fauna. The walk offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences—where else in Queensland can you walk along the rim of an ancient volcano? Plan your walk using the map trip planner online, book your walkers' camp sites online and purchase or download the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk topographic map brochure to take with you on the walk. Allow three days to complete this Great Walk. It is recommended that you walk west to east, commencing the walk from Lamington National Park—Green Mountains section (O’Reilly) and ending at The Settlement camping area in Springbrook National Park. The Yugambeh Aboriginal people, whose ancestors walked this land for thousands of years, say to you now … 'Kulli bugoram dhagun—nya nya yahngahla' (This (is) special land—walk carefully)....
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Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Tours

104-144 Hartley Road, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Tours are located at Cedar Creek Estate. Come underground on a journey through the spectacular purpose-built Glow Worm cave! The tours begin with a short walk on the boardwalk through the rehabilitated rainforest to the Glow Worm cave. Once inside you will watch a short audio/visual display to acclimatise your eyes to the dark. This will ensure you see as many glow worms as possible while inside Glow Worm Alley. The magical "glow-worm alley" is filled with thousands of glowing glow-worms guaranteed! The experience is one you have to see to believe! Glow Worm Tours operate throughout the day between 10am until 4pm daily with twilight tours operating between 4:30pm - 6:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Bookings are recommended for large group tours. The only days we are closed are Good Friday and Christmas Day....
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Canungra

44763 - Canungra QLD 4275
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 café, 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....
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Morans Falls track, Lamington National Park

Lamington National Park, Canungra QLD 4275
Morans Falls track, in Lamington National Park, starts near the national park's information centre. Subtropical rainforest of booyongs, figs and brush box flank the track for the 140 metre stroll to the lookout over Morans Falls. An excellent view of Morans Falls and Morans Creek gorge can be seen here. Plummeting 80 metres to the valley floor, Morans Falls fluctuates between a thunderous roar after rain, to a gentle trickle in the drier months. The falls are slowly working through the softer rock beneath, causing rockfalls and reshaping the cliff face—changes that are barely visible in our lifetime. Layers of ancient volcanic lava flows are also visible; the more resistant have formed small cliff-lines along the valley, and are best seen at the second lookout located at the end of the track. Stop for a picnic at the top of the falls. Think back to a time when a bark hut stood here—the first mountain home of the O’Reilly brothers. This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species)....