About O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat is an eco-accommodation and visitor destination located at Green Mountains in the Scenic Rim, Queensland, adjoining Lamington National Park. Established in 1926 by the O'Reilly family, it is set within World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests. The retreat is notable for its rainforest setting, Tree Top Walk, bird feeding experiences, extensive walking tracks, and long association with ecotourism and the 1937 Stinson rescue.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a mountain rainforest setting at about 930m elevation adjoining Lamington National Park, with lodge accommodation, villas and camping, a central guesthouse with restaurant and bar, and surrounding subtropical rainforest. Areas to explore include the 160m Tree Top Walk with suspension bridges 15m above the forest floor, bird feeding area for crimson rosellas and king parrots, extensive graded walking tracks to waterfalls and lookouts, and guided nature activities. The environment is cool, often misty, with dense forest, wildlife and valley views.
Key highlights
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O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk - 160m elevated walkway through rainforest canopy
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Supervised wild bird feeding with crimson rosellas and Australian king parrots
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Direct access to Lamington National Park walking tracks including Box Forest Circuit and Moran Falls