Green Mountains to Christmas Creek
Canungra, Gold Coast Region

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Description

This walk in Lamington National Park roughly follows the route taken by Bernard O'Reilly on his historic trek to find and rescue survivors of the Stinson Airliner crash in 1937.

Follow the path from O'Reilly's to Echo Point before a rough and steep trail leads you over Mount Worendo and behind Durigan to the site where Rat-a-tat Hut stood. Then take the long climb up Mount Thoakban with an equally long descent on the other side.

The end of day one is rewarded by the view from Point Lookout. The Point Lookout campsite is level and water can be found south-west of the lower campsite.

The next day is easier - visit the Stinson crash site before the descent into Christmas Creek. Westray's Grave is an idyllic site upstream of where the track meets the creek. Wandering by the banks of Christmas Creek is a lovely finish to this walk.

About the Walk

34 kilometres
2 days
Multi-Day Walk
Hard
One way
The Stinson trail leads off the Albert River Circuit 160m west of Echo Point
The end of Christmas Creek road is 16 kilometres from Hillview

Walk Highlights

• Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area
• Sub-tropical and temperate rainforest
• Historic plance crash site

Walk Hints

This is a challenging trek that should only be attempted by experienced well-equipped walkers. Wear insect repellent to discourage leeches and carry wet-weather gear and warm clothing. Mobile phone reception is usually available from the mountain tops.

Best Time To Go

In Lamington National Park the bushcamp sites are closed for December and January. The increased chance of rain, leeches and overgrown trails mean late summer and autumn should be avoided. Winter is cold but best for clear views.

Property Details

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Activities

• Birdwatching
• Swimming
• Walking

Other Information

How To Get There:
From Brisbane, follow Pacific Highway to Beenleigh, then follow signs to Tamborine Village; follow signs to Canungra (O'Reilly's Plateau); follow signs to O'Reillys and Green Mountains.
Christmas Creek is 33 kilometres from the Mount Lindsey Highway at Laravale, south of Beaudesert.

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