Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, extensive walking tracks, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty make this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit.
Location
About 110km or 2hr drive south of Brisbane
Park facilities
- Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
- Information centre
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables
- Telephone (pay phone)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Wifi
- Tent camping
- Hiking
- Walking
- World Heritage
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![The Centenary track can by enjoyed by everyone, regardless of ability.]()
The Centenary track can by enjoyed by everyone, regardless of ability.
Photo credit: Steve Browne © Queensland Government
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![The beautiful Border Track is the backbone of Lamington's extensive track system.]()
The beautiful Border Track is the backbone of Lamington's extensive track system.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests, which includes nearly all of the cool temperate rainforest of antarctic beech.]()
Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests, which includes nearly all of the cool temperate rainforest of antarctic beech.
Photo credit: © Gareth McGuigan
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![Take a walk back in time along the Rainforest return.]()
Take a walk back in time along the Rainforest return.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Your reward at the end of the Gwongoorool track is the deep, clear Gwongoorool Pool.]()
Your reward at the end of the Gwongoorool track is the deep, clear Gwongoorool Pool.
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![You can often spot Albert's lyrebirds along the walking tracks in the park.]()
You can often spot Albert's lyrebirds along the walking tracks in the park.
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![Listen for the crimson rosella on the Rainforest return.]()
Listen for crimson rosellas on the Rainforest return.
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![Lamington National Park is a great place to spot the magnificent green and red of the Australian king-parrot.]()
This is a great place to spot magnificent Australian king-parrots.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Follow the Box Forest circuit to Picnic Rock and the popular Elabana Falls.]()
Follow the Box Forest circuit to Picnic Rock and the popular Elabana Falls.
Photo credit: Nick Hill © Queensland Government
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![Tooloona Falls is one of many stunning waterfalls along the Toolona Creek circuit.]()
Tooloona Falls is one of many stunning waterfalls along the Toolona Creek circuit.
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![Tent and campervan sites are scattered across a grassy slope at Green Mountains camping area.]()
Tent and campervan sites are scattered across a grassy slope at Green Mountains camping area.
Photo credit: Anna Osetroff © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy 200 degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys from the Kamarun lookout.]()
Enjoy 200 degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys from the Kamarun lookout.
Photo credit: Anna Osetroff © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy views of Morans Falls, Castle Crag and Lost World from Python Rock lookout.]()
Enjoy views of Morans Falls, Castle Crag and Lost World from Python Rock lookout.
Photo credit: Anna Osetroff © Queensland Government
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![The West Canungra Creek circuit descends to the tranquil 'Yerralahla' (Blue Pool).]()
The West Canungra Creek circuit descends to the tranquil 'Yerralahla' (Blue Pool).
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Lamington's lookouts have breathtaking views.]()
Lamington's lookouts have breathtaking views.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Be blown away by the Coomera and Yarrabilgong falls.]()
Be blown away by the Coomera and Yarrabilgong falls.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy sunrise from the nearby Echo Point lookout.]()
Enjoy sunrise from the nearby Echo Point lookout.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![You'll need to hike along the Illinbah circuit to get to the camp site.]()
You'll need to hike along the Illinbah circuit to get to the camp site.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Set up camp surrounded by dry rainforest on the Darlington Range.]()
Set up camp surrounded by dry rainforest on the Darlington Range.
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![This bush camp site is hidden in high altitude rainforest.]()
This bush camp site is hidden in high altitude rainforest.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![Glimpse stunning views along the escarpment near your camp site.]()
Glimpse stunning views along the escarpment near your camp site.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Camp in the clouds!]()
Camp in the clouds!
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![Lay back and get lost in the stars!]()
Lay back and get lost in the stars!
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Relax in our camp under the dense rainforest canopy.]()
Relax in our camp under the dense rainforest canopy.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Immerse yourself in the stunning panoramic views from the Echo Point lookout.]()
Immerse yourself in the stunning panoramic views from the Echo Point lookout.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![There are endless views from the Orchid Bower lookout.]()
There are endless views from the Orchid Bower lookout.
Photo credit: © Lesley Hutley
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![You'll see for miles on a clear day!]()
You'll see for miles on a clear day!
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![Elabana Falls is not to be missed!]()
Elabana Falls is not to be missed!
Photo credit: Cameron Semple © High and Wide
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![There are excellent views into the Coomera Valley.]()
There are excellent views into the Coomera Valley.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![The Centenary track can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of ability.]()
The Centenary track can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of ability.
Photo credit: Steve Browne © Queensland Government
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![From the lookout watch Coomera and Yarrabilgong falls cascade into the gorge below.]()
From the lookout watch Coomera and Yarrabilgong falls cascade into the gorge below.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy magnificent views from the Numinbah lookout.]()
Enjoy magnificent views from the Numinbah lookout.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![The picturesque Gwongoorool Pool at the end of the track.]()
The picturesque Gwongoorool Pool at the end of the track.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Take a break beside the lomandra-fringed Coomera River.]()
Take a break beside the lomandra-fringed Coomera River.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![Endless views of the Numinbah Valley await!]()
Endless views of the Numinbah Valley await!
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![You can see right down the Morans Creek Gorge from the lookout.]()
You can see right down the Morans Creek Gorge from the lookout.
Photo credit: Anna Osetroff © Queensland Government
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![Darrayabroo lookout has excellent views along the McPherson Ranges.]()
Darrayabroo lookout has excellent views along the McPherson Ranges.
Photo credit: © Lesley Hutley
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![Capture stunning sunsets from the lookout at the end of the track.]()
Capture stunning sunsets from the lookout at the end of the track.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Experience the 'typical' warm subtropical rainforest of Lamington.]()
Experience the 'typical' warm subtropical rainforest of Lamington.
Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Wander under the green forest canopy.]()
Wander under the green forest canopy.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![You can't miss the beautiful Nagarigoon Falls.]()
You can't miss the beautiful Nagarigoon Falls.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![Toolona Falls is not to be missed!]()
Toolona Falls is not to be missed!
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Experience the most accessible cool temperate rainforest in Lamington.]()
Experience the most accessible cool temperate rainforest in Lamington.
Photo credit: © Gareth McGuigan
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![Garragoolba lookout has uninterrupted views of Springbrook, the Tweed Valley and Mount Warning.]()
Garragoolba lookout has uninterrupted views of Springbrook, the Tweed Valley and Mount Warning.
Photo credit: © Lesley Hutley
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![The West Canungra Creek circuit descends to the tranquil 'Yerralahla' (Blue Pool).]()
The West Canungra Creek circuit descends to the tranquil 'Yerralahla' (Blue Pool).
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a quiet picnic nestled in the rainforest.]()
Enjoy a quiet picnic nestled in the rainforest.
Photo credit: Kim Morris © Queensland Government
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![The day-use area is surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest.]()
The day-use area is surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest.
Photo credit: Nicholas Hill © Queensland Government
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![You'll be greeted by red-necked wallabies.]()
You'll be greeted by red-necked wallabies.
Photo credit: Lightcapturer © Queensland Government
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![Get your bearings at the scenic lookout.]()
Get your bearings at the scenic lookout.
Photo credit: Anna Osetroff © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Be inspired: Long hikes in Lamington take you back through time
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time, not hundreds of years but millions?
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Be inspired: Meet Lamington’s iconic and elusive wildlife—let the show begin!
Roll up, roll up! You’re about to meet the show-stopping performers of our Gondwana World Heritage Area rainforest!
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Be inspired: 8 family-friendly walks around the Gold Coast
Calling nature enthusiasts of all ages! If you’re looking for nature therapy the whole family can enjoy, there’s no better place than Queensland’s biggest playground—Queensland National Parks!
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Be inspired: A magical history tour of Queensland’s earliest national parks
South-East Queensland is the cradle of Queensland National Parks. So let’s take a tour of 4 of our earliest parks to learn the fascinating stories behind their creation and find out how to best enjoy them today.
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Be inspired: Refresh in the ‘green behind the gold’—5 bushwalks on the Gold Coast
Queensland National Parks in the Gold Coast hinterland offer bushwalks where you can refresh in cool mountain air, immerse your senses in lush green forests and feast your eyes on breathtaking scenery.
- Partial track closure - Illinbah circuit. 16 March to 29 December 2023