Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section

Quick Info

Location
Lamington National Park Road, Canungra, Qld 4275
Elevation
Negligible
Time
Less than 1 hour
Difficulty
Moderate
Opening Times
Only closed occasionally for maintenance
Facilities
Information station, toilets, café, camping, BBQ, picnic grounds, lots of parking, accommodation
What to Take
Insect repellent, camera, picnic, water, sunscreen, jacket

Map

Within 1km of the Green Mountains trailhead are numerous areas worth exploring. The Tree Top Walk is a free, approximatelty 200m, suspended walk with tree top lookout platforms. The Mountain Garden is a mini botanic gardens, a short walk from the Tree Top Walk. And the Rainforest return is an easy 1.4km bushwalk through the National Park.

Quick Info

Location: Lamington National Park Road, Canungra, Qld 4275

Walking Distance: 1-2km

Elevation: Negligible

Time: Less than 1 hour

Difficulty: Moderate

Costs/Permit: No cost, no permit required

Opening Times: Only closed occasionally for maintenance

Facilities: Information station, toilets, café, camping, BBQ, picnic grounds, lots of parking, accommodation

What to take: Insect repellent, camera, picnic, water, sunscreen, jacket

Map:

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 1
Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 2

The drive to O'Reily's is very windy - 30km worth of very windy. After all the twists and turns getting there, it is a pleasure to set foot into the rainforest.

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 3

The Tree Top Walk is noticeably wobbly. After 3 decades of use, it is showing signs of wear and tear, however it does provide a novel forest experience.

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 4

An optional 2 viewing platforms can be accessed via ladders. There are limited numbers permitted in each section, so be sure to look up before climbing up.

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 5

After the Tree Top Walk, the path takes you past the Mountain Gardens. This is a small, but lovely area.

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 6

The walking track then connects to the Rainforest Return and Boarder Track. Options are to continue for a longer bushwalk or return to Green Mountains Trailhead.

Tree Top Walk, Booyong Walk, Rainforest Return, Mountain Garden, O'Reily's, Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section 7

O'Reily's offers many activities, some free, some for a fee. There is a cafe and a large picnic area. Plan to spend a day here, or better yet take advantage of the various accommodation options and make it a getaway.

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