2024 Australia – October – Binna Burra in Lamington National Park

Binna Burra: Where Rainforest Meets the Rim of the World

High in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, on the edge of a vast, ancient caldera, lies Binna Burra — a place where towering trees, misty valleys, and deep time come together. Bordering the western edge of Lamington National Park, Binna Burra is one of Australia’s most storied eco-retreats, perched on a ridge that looks out across layers of subtropical rainforest and volcanic escarpments.

Just 90 minutes from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Binna Burra offers much more than a mountain getaway — it’s a gateway to Gondwana, to Aboriginal heritage, and to the heart of one of the most biodiverse regions in the country.

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2024 Australia – October – Gold Coast

Gold Coast: Australia’s Playground of Sun, Surf and Skyline

The Gold Coast is more than just golden beaches and high-rise towers. Stretching along 70 kilometres of Queensland’s southeastern coastline, this iconic region is a dynamic mix of surf towns, subtropical rainforests, luxury resorts, and family-friendly attractions. It’s one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most-visited destinations, drawing millions of people each year for its unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor lifestyle, entertainment, and innovation.

Whether you’re chasing waves in Burleigh Heads, exploring ancient rainforest in the hinterland, or dining on fresh seafood overlooking the skyline, the Gold Coast delivers the best of modern Australia — bright, bold, and full of energy.

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2024 Australia – October – Rathdowney and Border Ranges National Park

Rathdowney and the Border Ranges: Where Mountains, Rainforests and Country Life Meet

Tucked into the scenic foothills of Queensland’s Scenic Rim, the small rural town of Rathdowney offers travellers a gateway to some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Australia. Just two hours southwest of Brisbane, this quiet patch of country is the doorstep to the Border Ranges National Park — a UNESCO-listed wonderland of ancient Gondwana rainforest, volcanic escarpments, and mist-shrouded valleys that stretch across the Queensland–New South Wales border.

Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, exploring ancient forests, or enjoying the slower rhythms of country life, Rathdowney and the Border Ranges region deliver both grandeur and intimacy — a rare combination in modern travel.

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2024 Australia – October – Springbrook National Park

Springbrook National Park: Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Ancient Green Worlds

Nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland, Springbrook National Park is a landscape unlike any other in Queensland — a place where rainforest shrouds ancient volcanoes, waterfalls plunge into mossy gorges, and walking trails feel like time machines. Just an hour’s drive from the surf and skyline of the Gold Coast, Springbrook offers a total shift in atmosphere: cooler, quieter, wilder, and infinitely more primeval.

Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, this mountain-top sanctuary is a refuge for ancient flora and fauna, and a paradise for walkers, photographers, nature lovers, and those seeking a deeper connection with the land.