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WALK - LAMINGTON and SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARKS
Gold Coast Hinterland, Southern Queensland

Self Guide Walk from accommodation to accommodation
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The wonderful World Heritage rainforests of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks are less than two hours drive south of Brisbane, in the Gold Coast hinterland. Peaks here reach over 1100m and the steep untracked southern escarpment forms a natural border with the state of NSW.  Massive strangler figs, ancient Antarctic beech, red cedar, rosewood and booyongs tower overhead whilst hundreds of different species of vines, ferns and orchids shelter beneath. More than 160 species of subtropical birds will keep any bird lover engrossed.  With so much abundant native wildlife, this region offers a wealth of varied walking experiences. 
  

6 days / 5 nights
Lamington and Springbrook National Parks Walk Itinerary (Self Guide)
Truly Ref. 440
Includes 4 days of walking
Day 1:  
Starts in Nerang (Gold Coast) any time after 2pm. There is no walking scheduled for today. Accommodation: Nerang 
Day 2:  
After breakfast, transfer to O'Reillys on the Lamington Plateau. 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. Walking summary: 16km walking, approx 6-7hrs, well graded undulating terrain all the way, although the section cross-crossing the creek is uneven and involves creek crossings on boulders or by wading. Accommodation: O'Reillys Guest House.
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. Walking summary: 25km, 6.5-7 hours, mostly gently graded. Accommodation: Binna Burra Lodge.
 
Day 4: 
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. Walking summary: 12.5km, approx 4.5-5.5hrs, plus an optional side trip of 3km, a fair bit of downhill today including some steep bits. Accommodation: Numinbah Valley area. 
Day 5:   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! Walking summary: 13km, approx 5.5-6.5hrs, a challenging day with a fair bit of up and down, some some creek crossings and rough tracks.

Day 6: After breakfast, you’ll be transported back to your car at the first B&B or to Nerang train station for public transport connections.
 
Truly Reference 440 Prices...
 

Lamington and Springbrook National Parks Self Guide Walk - GENERAL NOTES
DEPARTURE DATES: Any day for a minimum of 2 people booking together. 

LOCATION: Starts/finishes in Nerang in the Gold Coast vicinity

GRADING: 30% easy, 40% moderate, 30% more strenuous. 13-25km (5-7 hours) walking each day. The longest walking day is the traverse of the plateau from O'Reillys to Binna Burra - it is 25km,  however it's almost flat and very easy walking so if you start early you should finish at a comfortable time in the afternoon. The tracks at the Lamington end of the walk are generally easy to moderate and well graded. Further along on the Springbrook Plateau, the walking tracks are generally rougher underfoot and the gradings steeper.

ACCOMMODATION: Typical accommodation includes rainforest eco lodges, chalets and a B&B.

MEALS: Included meals are noted below.  A cooked or continental breakfast is provided each morning and you'll be given a packed lunch to take out walking. Dinners is included every night. If you have any special dietary requirements (eg. allergies or don't eat red meat etc) please ensure that you notify us when you book. * All transport from the B&B in Nerang. * Luggage transfers on days where accommodation changes. This is an important part of

WHAT IS INCLUDED: 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners, luggage transfers, all transport to/from B&B in Nerang, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps.

NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol, meals not listed in itinerary.

THE BEST TIME TO GO: This mountain environment is about 10 degrees cooler than Brisbane. April to September is ideal for walking with mild sunny days. From October it starts warming up. There may be some humidity in January and February. In March it starts to cool down again.

NOTE: The itinerary may be modified without notice 

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PRICES:  SELF GUIDE Walk
Lamington and Springbrook National Parks		 1 Mar'11 -  25 Nov'11 1 Mar'12 - Nov'12 Truly
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Lamington Nat. Park Walk (QLD): 6 days/5 night A$2061 A$370 Request Request 440
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