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Lamington National Park is about an hour and a half drive west of the Gold Coast. Narrow, winding roads lead you high into the park to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.
Lamington has many walking trails, waterfalls, much wildlife and magnificent views. From the main guesthouse you can walk 300m to the %L[
http://www.oreillys.com.au/content/v2_standard.asp?name=TreetopWalk]Treetop Top Walk which allows you to walk through and experiencethe forest canopy.
The Tree Top Walk is 15m above the ground, 180m long and has 9 suspension bridges. Two observation decks have been constructed in a strangler fig above the walk way and one is 30m above the ground.
Access to the observation deck is on a steel ladder that is enclosed by a wire screen. It's well worth the climb for the view of the surrounding forest and distant mountains.
The Tree Top Walk is free to the public but there is a donation box at the end of the walk to raise money for maintenance work.
Once you have explored the forest and gardens head to the Mountain Cafe and Gifts for a meal or just a drink. Leave a Comment Directions: Leave the Gold Coast via the Broadbeach-Nerang Road and the road to Lamington National Park is well marked.
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Next to the Tree Top Walk is the privately maintained Botanic Garden which is lovingly tended to my local volunteer green fingers.
In a forest setting along well marked meandering garden paths you will find beautifully coloured azaleas, camelias, rododendrons, bromeliads, clivias and many, many ferns.
I'm not sure about the wisdom of growing introduced plant species next to a National Park but they seem well maintained and contained. Leave a Comment Address: Next to Tree Top Walk
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Near the entrance to the Mountain Cafe and Gifts some of the local Crimson Rosellas gather for a feed. They're very tame and will feed from you hand so buy some seeds for them at the shop and give them a treat. Leave a Comment Address: Next to Mountain Cafe and Gifts
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 View to Surfers Paradise by grantravel
With an abundance of guesthouses, cottages, bed and breakfast, family and resort accommodation, Tamborine Mountain is an ideal base for visiting local attractions. It is also a great getaway for locals.
Apart from the several nearby national parks, there are award winning wineries, art and craft galleries, antique shops, markets, cafes and award winning restaurants.
Gallery Walk at Eagle Heights takes you through the studios, craft shops and galleries of the artistic community. Leave a Comment Directions: Tamborine is about 35km from Southport via the Pacific Highway and the Tamborine-Oxenford Road or 27km from Nerang via the Nerang-Tamborine Road.
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 Tree Top Walk by grantravel
You can feed the wild birds, go for walks across the tree tops and experience the breathtaking views over the rainforest canopy, go on guided bush hikes through many spring fed mountain streams.
It's just a great place to go and get away from the city for a while and breath in the fresh forest air. Leave a Comment
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 Country Garden Cafe by grantravel
You can enjoy coffee, light refreshments or lunch at one of the fine restaurants and cafes. I recommend the Country Garden Cafe for an ejoyable lunch.
Allow plenty of time for your visit because there is so much to see and do on Gallery Walk, but be sure to make time to see the natural beauty and other features of Tamborine Mountain. Leave a Comment Address: Long Road, Eagle Heights, Tamborine Mountain
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 Natural Arch by aussiroseLeave a Comment
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 Natural Bridge - Springbrook
National Park by ATXtravelerLeave a Comment
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 Ripley's Entrance. by sweetie_inc
A completely new experience that last's an hour or more.
IT'S FUN!!!
Cost: A$13.50 for adults, A$8.00 for children
Opening hours: 9am - 11pm Leave a Comment Address: Raptis Plaza Cavill Mall, Surfers ParadisePhone: 07 5592 0040Website: www.ripleys.com.au
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 Hinterland by AussieKitten
Escape the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast by taking a hike, leisurely stroll or even a 4WD adventure through the rainforest settings. Take in the views of the Gold Coast, a perfect spot for photo taking. Leave a Comment
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