Highlights
- Travel by purpose built 4WD to Lamington National Park and Tamborine Mountain
- Take a guided rainforest walk and see spectacular waterfalls
- Have a delicious morning tea of scones, jam and cream
- Enjoy a barbecue lunch including drinks
- Swim in natural rock pools and streams
- Walk amongst the trees with a treetop walk
- See Australian native wildlife in their natural habitat
- Learn to crack a stock whip and throw a boomerang
Recent Photos of this Tour
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View from Tamborine MountainJust one of the views of the valley below from the hinterlands.Photo by: Fred H11 2009 -
Spring Gully StaysGene & Judy waiting for lunch at Spring Gully StaysPhoto by: Fred H11 2009 -
Feeding the BirdsSharon with more lorikeets than she can handle.Photo by: Fred H11 2009 -
Whip cracking lessonsOur guide gave each of us a chance to learn to crack a whip after our wonderful lunch.Photo by: Fred H11 2009 -
Tamborine National Park ...Sharon at entrance to walk at Tamborine National Park.Photo by: Fred H11 2009 -
Momma Wallaby with Her JoeyLook close, you'll see the joey looking back at you.Photo by: Fred H11 2009 -
Gold Coast 4WD Eco TourThe drive through Mt. Tamborine took us through a little town at the top with magnificent view.Photo by: Tee Chong LSingapore, 10 2008 -
Gold Coast 4WD Eco TourWild kangaroos spotted.Photo by: Tee Chong LSingapore, 10 2008 -
Gold Coast 4WD Eco TourPicture taken with our guide, at a lookout beautiful point.Photo by: Tee Chong LSingapore, 10 2008 -
Gold Coast 4WD Eco TourTreetop walk which has a ladder to let you climb up the trees.Photo by: Tee Chong LSingapore, 10 2008 -
Useful Information
Gold Coast Lamington National Park and Tamborine Mountain 4WD Eco Tour
Take a guided walk into the subtropical rainforest and discover the history and culture of the Aboriginal people who used the forest as a source of food and medicine. See beautiful cascading waterfalls, towering trees and hear the calls of the native birds.
Enjoy a barbecue lunch at Spring Valley and swim in the nearby rock pools. Have a go at whip-cracking and learn to throw a boomerang.
After lunch arrive at O’Reilly’s Plateau and the family owned Rainforest Retreat. Hand-feed native birds or take to the trees with a treetop walk, where you can walk through the canopy for unparalleled views. See beautiful tree orchids and ferns, birds and even koalas sleeping amongst the branches.
On the return journey, take in the magnificent views of mountains and valleys as you descend the mountain. Travel through lush pasture lands and see wallabies and kangaroos grazing.
Itinerary
All cooked on the grill and accompanied with crisp salads and fresh bread
- Beef steaks
- Chicken breasts
- Freshly caught fish
- Fresh fruit in season
- Local beer
- Australian wine
- Soft drinks
Reviewed by Jan S, United Kingdom, December 2012
Excellent tour, not one to miss, great fun, exciting and informative. Amazing scenery. Great food (even for a vegetarian) and really hard working and talented guide. Thanks to Royd and the gang for a great day out.
Reviewed by cdepta1234, May 2012
this was a great trip. The guide/driver was very entertaining and really made the trip fun and informative. Great Bar B que and learning to throw boomerangs and crack a whip Very worth while.
