Lamington National Park
Lamington National Park
Over 900 species of vascular plants and over 120 bird species, the diversity of flora and fauna
Over 900 species of vascular plants and over 120 bird species, the diversity of flora and fauna
20 million years of erosion to a huge volcanic mountain have resulted in the the dramatic landscape of radiating ridges and cliff-lined valleys in the Unesco World Herritage Listed Lamington National Park. The remnant core of the volcano is known as Mount Warning. The vast forest wilderness is situated in the Border Ranges of Southern Queensland. With over 900 species of vascular plants and over 120 bird species, the diversity of flora and fauna that you will see on your Lamington National Park holiday in Australia is remarkable.
20 million years of erosion to a huge volcanic mountain have resulted in the the dramatic landscape of radiating ridges and cliff-lined valleys in the Unesco World Herritage Listed Lamington National Park.
The remnant core of the volcano is known as Mount Warning. The vast forest wilderness is situated in the Border Ranges of Southern Queensland. With over 900 species of vascular plants and over 120 bird species, the diversity of flora and fauna that you will see on your Lamington National Park holiday in Australia is remarkable.
Provisions have been made to ensure ease of access for those on holiday in Lamington National Park. The well formed gently grade trails make it easy for visitors to move around the park and view the waterfalls, clear rivers, palm filled valleys and mist covered mountain peaks. An Australia holiday to Lamington National Park provides the opportunity to the spectacular eroded cliffs, wonderful vistas and walks through the shrubby heath-lands. Holidays to Lamington National Park are safe as a result of good signage and meticulous maps and self-guiding brochures provided by the Lodge. The area is only a 90 minute drive from Brisbane and is regarded as one of the most user friendly rainforests in the world.
Lamington National Park holidays in Australia are very popular amongst tourists who love to see diverse plant and animal life. The park is host to hundreds of flowering plants including trees, shrubs, vines, creepers, small herbs, orchids, lilies and other specialised plants such as the parasites like mistletoe. Some of the flora to be seen includes tree waratah, white heath, flame kurrajong, stinging tree, antarctic beech tree, ironbark orchid, king orchid, red cedar, wild tobacco, sundew, and grass tree.Most of the Park's amphibians and reptiles are best seen on holidays in Lamington National Park during the summer months. Some of the bird species commonly found include the bee-eater, white browed scrub wren, king parrot, kookaburra, rainbow lorikeet, crimson rosella, and many more. Mammals found in the park include echidnas, quolls, koalas, possums, and wallabies.
O'Reilly's is 37km (23 miles) from the town of Canungra. The road is twisty and winding, so take it slow. Allow an hour from Canungra to reach O'Reilly's, and plan to arrive before dark. Binna Burra is 35km (22 miles) from Nerang via Beechmont, or 26km (16 miles) from Canungra, on a winding mountain road. From the Gold Coast go west to Nerang, where you can turn off to Binna Burra via Beechmont, or go on to Canungra, where you will see the O'Reilly's and Binna Burra turnoffs. From Brisbane, follow the Pacific Highway south and take the Beenleigh/Mount Tamborine exit to Mount Tamborine. From there, follow signs to Canungra. Allow a good 2 1/2 hours to get to either resort from Brisbane, and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast. Binna Burra sells unleaded fuel; O'Reilly's has emergency supplies only.
Lamington is pleasant all year, with May to October being the drier months and probably the best time to visit. Visitors familiar with Lamington National Park tend to appreciate walking in winter as the fine weather makes views less hazy, rain is usually minimal and leeches uncommon. Summer storms are common, and can cause a sudden drop in temperature. Winters tend to be sunny, but often cold (12 degrees), with evening temperatures near freezing.
Lamington is considered to be on average 5° C cooler than Brisbane. Extreme winter temperatures can get below 0° C. Frosts can occur. The park usually receives on average about 1.8 m of rain per year. The wet season is typically from November through to March.
