Activities

A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK

31 Jul, 2024

Hiking through the national park

When Lamington National Park is your neighbour, you’re blessed with unparalleled access to nature’s playground. Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, Lamington National Park covers more than 20,000 hectares. If you’ve only got a few days to explore, here’s a few tips on how to make the most of it.

Plan hikes & walks in advance

The Binna Burra region wraps around the back of Beechmont Estate and has 13 walks for different fitness and experience levels. Quick research into the difficulty of walks will help you find the one just right for you. Whether you’ve only got time for a 30 minute rainforest circuit or a full day trip, you’ll enjoy the walk more if you wake in time for wildlife spotting, and are prepared with the right shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.

Group hiking through the natural landscape

Go fall spotting

Make a beeline for Lamington National Park if you want to go waterfall spotting. The Moran Falls are not to be missed. It’s a 4.4km return loop in the Green Mountains section, close to the original O’Reilly’s hut and quite popular with locals for a sunset vista. The two-tier Elabana Falls are on the Box Forest Circuit, another 4 km loop, and are one of the most popular falls in the park. Remember, water levels will vary depending on the season, and a quick check with park authorities can help you avoid disappointment. Looking to have a waterfall to yourself? Beechmont Estate and Park Tours offer a private waterfall hike.