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 – 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.

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2024 Australia – October – Tamborine National Park

Tamborine National Park: Queensland’s Mountain Retreat in the Sky

Perched in the lush hinterland behind the Gold Coast, Tamborine National Park is a place where rainforest trails wind through volcanic rock, waterfalls cascade into fern-lined gullies, and mountaintop views open out across rolling green valleys. Just over an hour from Brisbane and less than 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, Tamborine offers a cooler, greener, and slower alternative to the bustling coastline below.

This is Queensland’s first declared national park — protected since 1908 — and it remains a favourite destination for nature lovers, foodies, and anyone seeking fresh mountain air and timeless landscapes.

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2024 Australia – January – Gold Coast

The Gold Coast: Surf, Sky, and Subtropical Splendour

Australia’s Gold Coast is more than just shimmering beaches and sunny days — it’s a dynamic mix of natural beauty, laid-back lifestyle, and vibrant energy that has earned it a spot among the world’s great coastal destinations. Stretching over 70 kilometres of coastline and backed by lush hinterland, the Gold Coast offers a little bit of everything: iconic surf, mountain rainforests, fine dining, thrill rides, and cultural pockets waiting to be discovered.

From the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise to the waterfalls of Springbrook and the markets of Burleigh, this region invites visitors to experience Queensland at its most diverse and alive.