A mountain top wonderland of vine vegetation in the damp of ancient tree species, waterfalls and wildlife in a sub tropical rainforest. Distant city and coast views and its inherent natural beauty make this World Heritage National Park one of Australia's unique and desirable locations to visit.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Head inland into the mountain range of Eucalypt forest
* Mt Tamborine in the Gold Coast hinterland
* Gallery Walk - premier art and craft centre
* Time to walk and browse this picturesque strip with its cluster of galleries and craft shops
* Perhaps enjoy a local specialty at Granny Mac's... tantalising fudge and confectionary made on the premises! What a treat! (own expense)
* Wind your way through the forest to 'The Goat's Track' - original logging route and the only road to O'Reilly's
* Spectacular scenery of ancient beech trees and sub tropical rainforests
* Pass the Kokoda Army Barracks - Jungle Warfare Training Centre
* Lamington National Park - gazetted in 1944 and heritage listed for its significant species of flora and fauna
* Hear the stories of the heroic rescue by Bernard O'Reilly of the Stinson plane crash survivors and the fascinating life of these early pioneers
* Immerse yourself in the surrounds of the sub tropical rainforest of the Green Mountains
* Visit O'Reilly's on top of the mountain
* Perhaps feed Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots (own expense)
* O'Reilly's Mountain Cafe - enjoy spectacular views of the mountain range while dining from the balcony (own expense)
* Visit an Alpaca Farm on the return journey.
This tour starts and ends in Brisbane and includes coach touring to Mt Tamborine in the Gold Coast hinterland with wine tasting. Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.