O’REILLY’S GREEN MOUNTAINS

A mountain top forest wonderland of vine clad vegetation in the damp cool 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 most desirable locations to visit.

HIGHLIGHTS [B/G433]:

• 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!
• 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
• Orientation tour through this mountain village
• 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.

Fare Includes:
Coach touring and wine tasting