For over 90 years, the O’Reilly family has been welcoming visitors to their mountain home in World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, in Australia’s Gold Coast Hinterland.
Escape to a world of ancient forest, fresh mountain air, crystal clear creeks and breathtaking sunsets only a short drive from the City of Gold Coast. Experience the magic of the subtropical rainforest with 160kms of walking trails, over 500 waterfalls and 250 species of unique Australian wildlife right outside your door. Connect with nature at its best and each other.
Admire the magnificent surrounds and breathtaking views while enjoying traditional Australian service, great food and wine, all with a smile. The spacious location comprises 66 rainforest retreat accommodation rooms, free from distractions of televisions and telephones and 48 self-contained luxurious eco villas set within 20,000ha of rainforest.
At O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Villas and Lost World Spa, you will have an unforgettable experiencefilled with lasting memories and a renewed appreciation of nature in Queensland's best sub-tropical rainforest on the Gold Coast.
Eco Activities
Since O'Reilly's opened its doors for Easter 1926, the Discovery Programhas been a real highlight for guests. The program is also an integral part of O'Reilly's commitment to sharing knowledge and awareness of the World Heritage Lamington National Park and its unique inhabitants. Some of the amazing experiences on offer include: "Birds of Prey" flight show, "Wildlife Encounter" show, Segway Safari Tours, Glow Worm Tours, Private Guided Tours and Rainforest Walks. Don't miss the Tree Top Walk, the first of its kind in Australia, with its 9 suspension bridges and observation decks. You can even get up close and personal with owls, Wedge-tailed Eagles and a Peregrine Falcon during the One-on-One Birds of Prey Encounter.
Eco Rangers ... fun for kids aged 4 to 14 years
The Eco Rangers program is a fun creative way for children agedbetween 4 and 14 to spend their time as well as a nice opportunity for parents to relax! Eco Ranger activities run during Queensland school holidays and Queensland public holidays, subject to numbers. The program runs daily from 9:00am to 12:00pm and again at 5:30pm to 8:00pm which includes a kids only dinner. Activities arebased on environmental education concepts that incorporate learning about the rainforest and it's weird and wonderful inhabitants with fun games, arts and crafts. All activities have been designed with the children's safety in mind and while participating, the children are supervised at all times by a qualified staff member.
Lost World Spa
O’Reilly’s Lost World Spa is a true nature haven for those seeking rejuvenation, relaxation and balance. Soak up the fresh mountain air and natural beauty of this spectacular World Heritage area. Curl up by thefire andenjoy the stunning views of the surrounding mountains before embarking upon a nature inspired Spa ritual. Using all natural Australian Sodashi products, the Spa offers mind-melting massages, therapeutic skin care treatments and Vinotherapy, which utilises the powerful anti-aging action of grapes from O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards. The Lost World Spa has seven state of the art treatment rooms, including two couples suites. Energize yourself at thestunning infinity edge lap pool located in front of the Lost World Spa with endless views to the mountain ranges. There’s even a children’s wading pool, so the whole family can enjoy the pool area.
Restaurants & Bars
TheDining Room - the heart and soul of O'Reilly's, offering delicious food and a good selection of wines, including O'Reilly's wines, all wrapped up in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere.Recount your day's adventures with fellow guests and plan the days ahead over a hearty meal. Share your dining experience with the nature of Lamington National Park, where at breakfastyou will find masses of colour in the bay windows as the Regent and Satin Bowerbirds come in for a meal. At night you'll be able to spot the mountain Brushtail Possums and sometimes even a Sugar Glider or two. TheDining Roomis open for breakfast and dinner daily.
The Rainforest Bar - Enjoy the jovial relaxed atmosphere of the Guesthouse's favourite meeting place. The Rainforest Bar isa licensed bar with an all timber interior, large verandah overlooking the mountains with views that go on forever and a lovely warming fireplace. Have a drink at the bar, relax at a table or take in the spectacular sunset from the verandah. open from 4pm daily. Happy hour runs from 5:00pm to 6:30pm every evening and is a wonderful place to relax after dinner.
The Mountain Cafe - fully licensed and popular with day visitors, the cafe is open between 10:00am - 3:30pm weekdays and 9:00am - 4:00pm weekends + public holidays. There is a tasty menu of homestyle meals and wide beverage selection.
The Mini Mart & Takeaway - open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pmevery day providing a selection of grocery items such as 'cook your own' options and packaged BBQ meat, plus take-away drinks and snacks, including the legendary O'Reilly's home-made pies and muffins.
How to Get There
From Brisbane - follow Pacific Highway to Beenleigh, take exit 34. Then follow signage towards Beaudesert, take Canungra/Nerang turn off (O'Reilly's Plateau) shortly after Tamborine Village. At Canungra follow signage to 'O'Reilly's Green Mountains'. 113km / 2 hours drive.
From Gold Coast - follow Pacific Highway to Nerang. Head west & follow signage to Canungra (O'Reilly's Plateau). Turn onto 'Kidston Street' and then follow signage to O'Reilly's, Green Mountains. 75km / 1hour 15 mins drive.
