Rainforest track
Canungra, Scenic Rim Area

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Description

Lamington National Park covers 20,590 hectares and boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Lamington is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, which includes the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world.

The Rainforest track is a short walk that follows the Border Track through rainforest for 700 metres. The large boulders just past the entrance are a good example of how exposed basalt eventually decomposes by a weathering process (exfoliation) into spherical boulder shapes.

This walks offers excellent bird watching opportunities - watch for yellow-throated scrubwrens and logrunners among the leaf litter.

About the Walk

1.4 kilometres
30 minutes
Easy
Return
The Rainforest Track follows the Border Track for the first 700 metres.

Walk Highlights

• Rainforest
• Birdwatching opportunities.

Walk Hints

Be aware of leeches in summer, particularly after rain. The weather can change quickly so bring wet-weather gear and warm clothing.

Best Time To Go

The altitude of Lamington National Park provides a great escape from the Summer heat, although winter walkers are rewarded with clear views and a lesened chance of rain and leeches.

Property Details

Facilities

• BBQ Facilities
• Public toilet
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
The altitude of Lamington National Park provides a great escape from the summer heat, although winter walkers are rewarded with clear views and a lessened chance of rain and leeches. Highlights of the Rainforest track include: the rainforest; bird watching opportunities; and the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
For a quick introduction to the "typical" warm subtropical rainforest of Lamington, follow the Border Track for 500 metres, then branch right and return to the picnic area. Bowerbirds and catbirds are commonly heard. The track is approximately 1.2 kilometres and is classified as easy and should take approximately 30 minutes.
Be aware of leeches in summer, particularly after rain. The weather can change quickly so bring wet-weather gear and warm clothing. A self-guiding brochure produced by the Lamington Natural History Association, is available at the national park information centre and Binna Burra Mountain Lodge kiosk.

How To Get There:
Binna Burra is via Beechmont, about 95 kilometres or a 90 minute drive from Brisbane, or 70 minutes from Broadbeach, about 38 kilometres to Beechmont via Nerang. From the north, take Pacific Motorway exit 34 and route 92 to Tamborine, and route 90 to Canungra then 18 kilometres to Beechmont. From Broadbeach, take the Nerang turn off from the Pacific Highway (exit 71) and follow the signs to Beechmont and Binna Burra. The final section of the 10 kilometre drive is very narrow.

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