1. Binna Burra upper day-use area

Highlights

• Trailhead for the Binna Burra walks
• Australian Bush Turkeys on patrol
• Picnic spot with BBQs and toilet

Set up a picnic lunch surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest and enjoy a few hours relaxing in the shade.

This is the trailhead for the Rainforest, Tullawallal, Daves Creek, Coomera, and Mount Hobwee Circuits, and the Araucaria lookout and Wagawn track (see below).

The day-use area has wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities and picnic tables. There are no wheelchair-accessible walking tracks in this section of the park.

At the end of Binna Burra Road, 3.5km from the park entrance. Find out more here.

Trip: 80 km, 1 hr 15 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim

Distance: Park right next to the picnic area 

Time on the trail: NA

Skill Level: Easy

2. Rainforest Circuit

Highlights

• A relaxing stroll through the forest
• Ideal rainforest track to walk with young kids

Explore a wonderfully complex and diverse rainforest that will leave a deep and long-lasting impression. A short and easy introduction to the Binna Burra subtropical rainforest, this trail features crisp clean air, good shade, Strangler figs and Pademolons (a small marsupial).

The circuit starts 500m along the Border Track from the Binna Burra trailhead at the Binna Burra upper day-use area. Keep an eye out for the directional signage. Find out more here.

Trip: 48 km, 55 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim

Distance: 1.2 km circuit

Time on the trail: 30 min

Skill Level: Easy walk with a formed track and gentle hills. No bushwalking experience required.

3. Tullawallal Circuit

Highlights

• Ancient Antarctic beech forest
• Short walk with varied landscape

Visit the most accessible cool temperate rainforest in the park and the northernmost patch of Antarctic beech forest in Australia. The landscape along the track gradually changes from warm, subtropical rainforest dotted with strangler figs, plank buttresses, vines and epiphytes (air plants), to a cool temperate rainforest of mosses and ferns. Look for these transformations in the rainforest as you walk. The trail leads you to a magical pocket of Antarctic beech trees surrounded by moss covered boulders – one of our remaining links with the ancient forests of Gondwana.

The circuit starts 1.9km along the Border Track from the Binna Burra trailhead at the Binna Burra upper day-use area. Find out more here.

Trip: 52 km, 55 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim

Distance: 5 km circuit (we recommend you walk clockwise)

Time on the trail: 1.5 hr

Skill Level: Moderate. Formed track that has short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

4. Daves Creek Circuit

Highlights

• Spectacular views
• The go to walk for a half day adventure

Fascinating forests, unusual volcanic features, magnificent views and a perfect picnic spot make this one of the best walks in the park. The circuit passes through several distinctive vegetation types including giant red cedars, lush rainforest and open bushland with stunning views to the surrounding mountains. When you see the sign for Surprise Rock continue along the path about 200m and at the fork take the path that heads towards the rock. From here you can scramble up the rock for a bonus view.

The circuit starts 2.3km along the Border Track from the trailhead at the Binna Burra upper day-use area. Find out more here.

Trip: 52 km, 55 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim

Distance: 12 km circuit

Time on the trail: 4 hrs

Skill Level: Moderate. Rough track with long and very steep sections and few directional signs. 

A. Grooms Cottage & Bushwalkers Bar

Highlights

• Excellent tap beers and grazing plates
• Upstairs reading room

After a day on the trail, reflect with an afternoon drink or a tasty mountain meal and soak in the casual and cosy atmosphere. Watch the sun set on the terrace or retreat inside around the fire for those colder evenings. During the day, you can relax on the grass or in the heritage reading room upstairs and enjoy spectacular views down the Numinbah Valley and over the Hinze Dam.

This heritage building was the home of Arthur Groom, who established Binna Burra Lodge (along with Romeo Lahey). Open daily from 4.30-7pm.

Binna Burra Lodge, 1069 Binna Burra Rd, Binna Burra. Find out more here.

Trip: 80 km, 1 hr 20 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim

B. The Binna Burra Tea House

Highlights

• Cafe, restaurant, bar, and local produce
• 3-course Dinner in the Binna Burra Conservatory

A cafe, bar and restaurant with breathtaking views down the Numinbah Valley, the Tea House also offers a well-equipped shop with a small range of groceries, basic supplies, gift items and more. A short walk from the Lamington National Park trail heads.

Binna Burra Lodge, 1069 Binna Burra Rd, Binna Burra (drive right to the end of the road). Find out more here.

Trip: 80 km, 1 hr 20 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim

C. Sarabah Estate Vineyard

Highlights

• A hub of good food and wine with welcoming hosts
• Picnic in the vines or olive grove

Sarabah Estate Vineyard is a family owned estate and vineyard hidden in a valley along Lamington National Park Road. The Chalet Bistro offers quality meals and produce, supporting the locals and their farms with a farm to table concept that includes their own kitchen garden. Take a picnic into the vines or olive grove, or meet the farm animals and house alpacas. There’s also wood fired pizza, home made cheese and very good gelato…

46 Rymera Rd, Sarabah. Open Friday to Sunday. Find out more here.

Trip: 62 km, 55 min from Wander in the Scenic Rim or 40 km, 45 min from the Binna Burra upper day-use area.