| Tucked away in the hinterland of the Gold Coast, | | | | Campsites are non-powered and caravans cannot be |
| Australia, far away from the theme parks, discount | | | | accommodated. Open fires are not allowed so bring |
| outlets, and skyscrapers alongside the beaches, is the | | | | your own stove. If your have a campervan all your |
| Lamington National Park. This pristine example of | | | | facilities will be within the campervan but there are |
| ancient rainforest is a World Heritage listed National | | | | some coin operated BBQ's. |
| Park, and is home to the famous O'Reilly's | | | | Facilities are provided for hot showers & toilets. |
| Guesthouse in the appropriately named Green | | | | Things to see and do at Lamington National Park |
| Mountains. | | | | There are 500 waterfalls and 160 km's of walking |
| Getting to Lamington National Park | | | | tracks of varying degrees of ruggedness. The |
| The Lamington National Park is about 119 kilometres | | | | canopy rainforest walk at O'Reilly's provides a bird's |
| south-west of Brisbane. From Brisbane you will drive | | | | eye view of the rainforest. |
| down M1 and take exit 34 for Beenleigh, then follow | | | | The park contains the largest sub-tropical rainforest in |
| the signs to Tamborine, and from there to the | | | | Australia, home to orchids, ferns, and many rainforest |
| historic town of Canungra. | | | | trees including hoop pines. The local wildlife includes |
| From the Gold Coast you leave Broadbeach via | | | | over 200 species of native birds, pademelons, and |
| Nerang and follow the signs to the inland town of | | | | glow worms. |
| Canungra, approximately 40kms. | | | | Hand feed native birds while enjoying the majestic |
| Once you arrive in Canungra it is another 36 | | | | scenery looking out over South-East Queensland and |
| kilometres to the Lamington National Park. This part | | | | Northern NSW. |
| of the journey will take you roughly 50 minutes. The | | | | Careful! |
| road is extremely winding and steep in parts. | | | | Let someone know where you are going and when |
| Caravans are not suited to this road. | | | | you plan to be back when bush walking. Stay to the |
| Canungra is the closest town for a good selection of | | | | tracks. It is easy to get lost or inadvertently fall off a |
| provisions and diesel fuel. | | | | cliff. Follow the maps, and signs, and take heed of |
| Camping at Lamington National Park. | | | | the ranger's reports. Children should not be allowed to |
| A campervan can be a great way to see and stay in | | | | run ahead on the tracks, as the tracks can go quite |
| this region. Extremes in climates can make the night | | | | close to the sides of cliffs and sheer drop offs. |
| time temperatures chilly for even the most rugged | | | | Take clothing for all weathers including hats, |
| camper if they are camping outdoors in tents. | | | | sunscreen, wet weather gear, and warm clothing, no |
| All campers need permits and must pay fees to be | | | | matter what time of year. |
| able to able to legally camp. Permits must be | | | | There is limited mobile, or cell phone, reception and |
| displayed at camp sites. Permits can be arranged | | | | there is no diesel available at O'Reilly's Guesthouse; |
| online or at the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service | | | | unleaded petrol available only. |
| (QPWS) office at the Green Mountain section. | | | | No domestic pets are allowed in the National Park |
| Holiday, weekends, and peak seasons require | | | | Conclusion. |
| bookings in advance. | | | | |