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O'Reilly's is located on the western edge of World Heritage listed Lamington National Park.

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Like to know more about upcoming events and special offers?

O'Reilly's hosts numerous weekend and week-long special interest programs throughout the year, offered especially for our in-house guests. They cover an extensive range of topics

Stinson Walks
Forest Weekend
Bird Week
Wildlife Week
Trekabout Photography Workshops
Autumn Birding Week
Stargazing weekend

Stinson Walks

2012 Dates

29 June – 1July 2012

13th - 15th July 2012

3rd - 5th August 2012

24th - 26th August 2012

All walks depart early on the chosen Saturday morning and arrive back Saturday evening.

* Please note: dates are subject to change and minimum numbers apply

Retrace Bernard O'Reilly's famous journey through mountainous rainforest terrain as he searched for the survivors of the ill-fated Stinson plane crash 75 years ago. Experience one of Australia's iconic walks on this rugged yet rewarding journey.

WARNING: Please ensure you read the 'Fitness Requirement Guidelines' before planning your Stinson walk. Download requirements by clicking here

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Stinson Program 2012

Stinson Program 2012

To download an overview of the program please click the box to the right and download a printable PDF

Stargazers Weekend

Featuring the Magnificent Ringed Planet Saturn

25th and 26th August 2012

Free from the light pollution below, O’Reilly’s offers the perfect location for amateur astronomers to view our universe, given the clear nights that winter brings. Enjoy presentations and night viewings hosted by our expert leader, Noeleen Lowndes. Noeleen is NASA’s representative for JPL’s Saturn Observation Campaign.

Leader

NOELEEN LOWNDES

Guest speaker Noeleen Lowndes is President of the Southern Astronomical Society on the Gold Coast and NASA’s representative for the Saturn Observation Campaign that is involved with the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn.

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Stargazers Weekend information

Stargazers Weekend information

To download an overview of the program please click the box to the right and download a printable PDF

35th Annual Forest Weekend

2nd - 4th November 2012,

In November 2012, guests were invited to join Bill McDonald (Queensland Herbarium) discovered the different make-up of trees and leaves within the forest. Registration fee will apply.

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Forest Weekend Program

Forest Weekend Program

Interested to find out more? Our 2012 program is still being confirmed but in the mean time you can view the 2011 Forest Weekend program here.

35th Annual Bird Week

4th - 10th November, 2012

In 2012, O'Reilly's will celebrate the 35th 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.

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Previous 2011 Bird Week Program

Previous 2011 Bird Week Program

Our 2012 program is still being finalised but as a guide you can view the previous 2011 Bird Week program here.

Darran Leal Ultimate Rainforest Photo Retreat

18-23 November 2012

Offering three of the world’s leading nature photographers for a fantastic week of stunning photo opportunities comb with workshops at one of the best lodges in the world!

Darran Leal is a multi-award winning photographer who is also one of the few full-time professional photo guides in the world. He has tutored over 500 workshops across many continents including Africa, South America and Antarctica amongst others. On this Photo Retreat Darran is accompanied by international guest John Shaw (USA) who has been published in National Geographic, Nature's Best, National Wildlife and many others. Also attending is celebrated photographer Steve Parish who has over 50 years experince and is one of australia most published photographers.

for more information or to book call (07) 5446 6538 or visit www.worldadventures.com.au or email julia@worldadventures.com.au

Wildlife Week

20th - 26th January, 2013

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.

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Wildlife week program 2012

Wildlife week program 2012

The 2013 program is till to be finalised but as a guide you can Download the 2012 program here

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Wildlife Week - Report 2012

Wildlife Week - Report 2012

To see the list of wildlife recorded during the 35th annual Wildlife week click the PDF download on the right

Trekabout Photography Workshops

Dates TBA

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 day, weekend or 5 day workshops, mostly 'in-the-field' but also incorporate some digital post-processing and Photoshop tuition, in a classroom setting. Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner have accrued many years of experience between them and are widely published. They are both fully accredited AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) who are 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 M: 0408 941 965.