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Lamington
National Park
Queenland’s favourite
national park is a
combination of
rainforests including
one of the largest
remnant upland lush
subtropical rainforest
in the world. There
are forests of hoop
pine and the most
northern southern beech cool
temperate rainforests in Australia, the oldest said to be over 5000 years old. Be prepared for spectacular scenery in this World Heritage- listed park with its waterfalls, streams and creeks. Enjoy spotting a variety of flora and a wide range of birds, frogs and mammals during half-day or full-day walks. The Binna Burra ‘sense trail’ is popular as well as the Green Mountains tree top trail which has strategic look-out points presenting views across the
surrounding landscape.
Springbrook
National Park
This spectacular national park is located on and around Springbrook Plateau along the Scenic Rim – a chain of mountains stretching across the Queensland-New South Wales border. The 2,720ha park has plunging waterfalls, gorges, streams, rainforests, eucalyptus forests, and the origins of some rivers flowing down to the Gold Coast. Take advantage of the fabulous lookout points for ideal photo ops around the Springbrook National Park. Among the numerous walking trails, the 1km walk through the Natural Arch is highly recommended. The Natural Arch (Natural Bridge) is a picturesque natural rock formation over Cave Creek in the
scenic Numinbah Valley and has a
waterfall running through it. A colony
of glow worms dwell beneath the bridge,
glowing like tiny stars in the dark. EV
Do Remember To Bring Along:
1. Comfortable shoes and clothes, including something slightly warm for the winter months, as there will be plenty of walking involved!
2. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and rain poncho. The weather in this region can be unpredictable alternating from sunny and hot, to rainy and grey.
3. Mosquito / insect repellents. It is advisable to use these during the nature walks.
5. Camera. A ‘must’ to capture those momentous holiday moments – and remember to bring backup memory cards and batteries!
6. Cash. To purchase drinks, snacks, souvenirs – and animal food.
Don’t Bring:
1. Your Pets. These are not allowed at the resort.
2. Alcohol. Many areas are designated alcohol-free zones.
3. Your own animal/bird food. Your guide will give you some to feed the birds/animals or you can buy animal/bird food from the shops on site.
photos courtesy of tourism Queensland
4. Water / snacks / food. Carry your bottle which can be refilled at water fountains at most places. Bottled water is sold at foodcourts and kiosks. Bring snacks or food especially if travelling with children. There will be picnic spots to enjoy a meal.
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