O'Reilly's hosts numerous weekend and week-long special interest programs throughout the year, offered especially for our inhouse guests. They cover an extensive range of topics…
Trekabout Photography Workshops
Trekabout Photography Workshops offer personalised photographic tuition at O'Reilly's, surrounded by the stunning World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. They offer either one or two day (weekend) workshops, mostly 'in-the-field' but also incorporate some digital post-processing and Photoshop tuition, in a classroom setting. All types of photography levels are catered for, whether using an SLR or compact camera (digital or film).
Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner have accrued many years of experience between them and are widely published. They are both professional photographers, passionate about their craft, good communicators and experienced tutors. With group numbers limited and two tutors at every workshop, you will be guaranteed some personalised tutoring as well as plenty of group sessions.
For further information, or to register for any of these events, please visit www.trekaboutphotography.com, e-mail admin@trekaboutphotography.com or phone 0408 941 965.
Upcoming Dates:
- Saturday, 15th August - Full Day 'Mountain Experience'
- Sunday, 6th September - Friday, 11th September - 5 Day 'Mountain Experience'
- Friday, 27th November - Sunday, 29th November - Weekend 'Mountain Experience'
Wildlife Week
18th - 24th January, 2009
Join us for our new Wildlife Week - it is sure to be an exciting week with lots of tracking, trapping and sneaking up on animals in their natural habitat. Escape to the rainforest and discover another world – the world of pademelons, bandicoots, echidnas, gliders, birds, reptiles and frogs. We cater for everyone from the novice to those interested in researching threatened species.
Interested? View this year's program (256KB)
View our Wildife Week Reports:
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Autumn Birdwatching
8th - 13th March, 2009
The comfortable conditions in autumn make for pleasant outings as we explore the rainforests, eucalypt forests and surrounding valleys and lagoons of this famous birding area. We will be running several of the same trips that take place in Bird Week, as well as trying a few different places and strategies, and the lower numbers of birdwatchers present will allow for personalised attention. Autumn Birdwatching is also a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with the Guesthouse and surrounds before Bird Week in November. Registration fee applies.
Interested? View this year's program (195KB)
View our Autumn Birding Reports:
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Photography Week
24th - 29th May, 2009
O’Reilly’s Plateau provides stunning pictorial opportunities for photographers. Join our skilled leaders, Darran Leal and Glen Trelfo as they assist you in your passion for photography. The week is designed to assist both serious photographers and those who just want to learn a little bit more. They’ll be lectures and field trips aplenty, so pack your camera gear and head to O’Reilly’s. Registration fee applies.
Interested? View this year's program (196KB)
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Stargazers Weekend
26th - 27th June, 2009
O'Reilly's celebrates the International Year of Astronomy. Guest speaker Noeleen Lowndes, President of the Southern Astronomical Society on the Gold Coast and NASA’s representative for the Saturn Observation Campaign, will give a series of talks and night viewings for your enjoyment. This is a FREE event for this special year for astronomy.
Interested? View this year's program (82KB)
Off the Beaten Track
5th - 7th August and 12th - 14th August, 2009
Each year our 'Off the Beaten Track' programmes give experienced bushwalkers the opportunity to visit some of the spectacular areas of Lamington and surrounds that can't be accessed by graded pathways. These walks are conducted for those who regularly participate in strenuous walks and enjoy the challenge of hiking in rugged, isolated areas.
Interested? View this year's program (227KB)
WARNING: Please ensure you read the 'Fitness Requirement Guidelines' before planning your Stinson walk.
Download the Fitness Requirement Guidelines (117KB)
31st Annual Forest Weekend
30th October - 1st November, 2009
Join Bill McDonald (Queensland Herbarium) and a team of expert leaders for an introduction into the complex world of the rainforest. Learn about the different make-up of trees and leaves within the forest. Registration fee applies.
Stay tuned for this year's program...
View last year's program (235KB)
32nd Annual Bird Week
1st - 8th November, 2009
This year we will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Bird Week, and with regular sightings each year of over 200 species it is sure to be a fascinating week. Bird Week is an internationally acclaimed festival of birds and features key ornithologists and guest lecturers from around Australia. A unique program of activities is offered to ‘birdos’ which includes guided walks, 4WD excursions, lectures, spotlighting, bird counts and audio visual presentations. Registration fee applies.
Stay tuned for this year's program...
View last year's program (268KB)
View our Bird Week Reports:
Bird Week 2007
Read Tim's Bird Report on the latest sigthings to check out what has been happening on the Mountain.
