The gateway to exploring the subtropical rainforest and peaks of Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s is a long-established resort-come-activity hub, sitting high on a mountain plateau. Its main buildings, mostly built out of native timber, feel well worn-in. The decor is dated, the library is a little musty, and the natural history specimens in the Discovery Centre are gathering dust, but this all contributes to the hotel’s winningly nostalgic feel. Its naturalist guides have a real passion for this area, and they (along with the numerous nature-based activities on offer) are what makes this a place worth spending several days in.
Room-wise, you can choose from the original villas and canopy suites rooms or the swisher mountain view lodges, but they all enjoy views over the rainforest canopy and a forested valley. Many have outdoor decks, allowing you to sit almost at the treeline and observe passing birdlife. There’s a restaurant and café which between them serve breakfast, light lunches, and dinner, and each room has self-catering facilities.
Along with a roster of guided nature walks and activities, hiking trails of all lengths loop around the property. In addition, there’s a spa offering massages and beauty treatments, and a large infinity pool.
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You don鈥檛 come to O鈥橰eilly鈥檚 for a luxury break but rather for the fresh mountain air, views over the rainforest, superb guiding and the opportunities to bush walk and observe birdlife.
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Rooms
All rooms come with a fridge and air-conditioning, as well as fairly reliable free Wi-Fi.
Location
O鈥橰eilly鈥檚 sprawls amid the forested peaks of Lamington National Park. It can only be reached by car via a steep and winding mountain road, and the nearest town, Canungra, is an hour away. We recommend stopping here if you鈥檇 like to buy provisions. Surrounded by subtropical rainforest, you can begin several excellent walking trails directly from the property.
Food and drink
The dining room serves a cooked and continental buffet breakfast daily, as well as 脿 la carte evening meals. Just above it sits the Rainforest Caf茅, which serves light lunches and more informal evening meals such as pizzas and pub fare. In the evening, the Rainforest Caf茅 becomes a bar serving wines, spirits, and cocktails. There鈥檚 a small shop selling groceries, though its prices can be somewhat inflated.聽
Families
O鈥橰eilly鈥檚 is family-friendly, offering several activities which may appeal to children, including a Segway tour, zip-lining, a birds of prey display and a 鈥榳ildlife encounter鈥�, where children can observe local rainforest flora and fauna up close.聽
Facilities and activities
The resort鈥檚 high point is its guided nature tours, which include a nocturnal walk to see glowworms and an early morning birding walk. There鈥檚 also a Segway safari and zip-lining, as well as a couple of tours which take you to viewpoints in the national park that are otherwise only accessible on foot or by 4x4. Hiking trails (ranging from undemanding to vigorous) and boardwalks run around the property, and private guiding is available on request.聽
Accessibility
A couple of the resort鈥檚 boardwalks are suitable for wheelchairs, and there are two wheelchair-accessible mountain view rooms.聽
Environmental and social responsibility
The O鈥橰eilly family have dedicated their lives (and their business) to protecting the flora and fauna of Lamington National Park, so there鈥檚 a big emphasis on ecology and protecting the environment, and you鈥檒l see signs everywhere advising you how you can do so. The resort is also taking steps to reduce its single plastic usage, for example, bathroom toiletries come in refillable containers.
Tour ideas in Lamington National Park
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Lamington National Park and nearby places
- The Northern Rivers 41 miles away
- Byron Bay 41 miles away
- Brisbane 54 miles away
- Sunshine Coast 113 miles away
- Coffs Harbour 144 miles away
- Coffs Coast 150 miles away
- Bellingen 155 miles away
- 碍鈥檊补谤颈 199 miles away
- Port Stephens 317 miles away
- Hunter Valley 333 miles away