O'Reilly's - Discovery Events

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 day, weekend or 5 day 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:

Sunday 12th September - Friday, 17th September - 5 Day Mountain Experience

Wildlife Week

17th - 23rd January, 2010

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 2010

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Autumn Birding Week

7th - 12th March, 2010

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.

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Murder on the Mountain!

7th - 9th May, 2010

Join us for a weekend of adventure, accusations and assassinations.

Play your part in O'Reilly's 'Murder on the Mountain'!

Hurry - places are limited!

Interested? View more information on our Murder on the Mountain weekend...

Nature Conscious Weekend

24 - 26 September, 2010

Take time for yourself to de-stress, detox and commune with nature in the luxury and comfort of O'Reilly's.

Meditate while walking, sitting on the roots of millenarian trees or next to waterfalls to clear your mind, uplift your spirit, align to the life-force of trees and water, and ground yourself.

Interested? View more information on our Nature Conscious Retreat...

Stargazing Weekend

19th - 21st June

Be star-struck at O'Reilly's!

High in the mountains and free from the light pollution of the city, O'Reilly's offers the perfect location to view the wonders of our solar system.

Join NASA Representative Noeleen Lowndes for intriguing astronomic presentations and night viewings, and see the universe in a new light.

Interested? View more information on our Stargazing Weekend...

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Stargazing Weekend 2010

Stinson Walks - NEW WALKS ADDED!

17th July
2nd October
23rd October
30th October

Due to popular demand, we will hosting additional walks to the site of the ill-fated Stinson plane crash site, one of the iconic walks of Lamington National Park. This is quite a difficult walk through rugged terrain, however is an extremely rewarding challenge.

Interested? View more information on the Stinson Walks...

WARNING: Please ensure you read the 'Fitness Requirement Guidelines' before planning your Stinson walk.

Download the Fitness Requirement Guidelines (117KB)

Ultimate Lightroom Photography Week

30th July - 1st August, 2010

O’Reilly’s Plateau provides stunning pictorial opportunities for photographers. Join our skilled leader Darran Leal and special guest Philip Andrews as they assist you in your passion for photography. This special workshop will target Adobe Lightroom and touch on its combined use with PhotoShop. World leading expert, Philip Andrews joins us for a full day. This is a rare chance for you to have one of the world’s leading digital exponents demonstrate and help you to use Lightroom. We guarantee that this will help you to be more creative.

Interested? View more information on the Ultimate Lightroom Photography Weekend...

Off the Beaten Track

4th - 6th August and 11th - 13th August, 2010

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, including to the site of the famous Stinson plane crash. These walks are conducted for those who regularly participate in strenuous walks and enjoy the challenge of hiking in rugged, isolated areas.

Interested? View more information on Off the Beaten Track...

WARNING: Please ensure you read the 'Fitness Requirement Guidelines' before planning your Stinson walk.

Download the Fitness Requirement Guidelines (117KB)

Yoga and Wellness Escape

12th - 17th September

Learn how to transform your life and revitalise your spirit at O'Reilly's, nestled in lush natural surrounds and free from the distractions of the world below.

Unlike other retreats there is no strict regime – just an opportunity to take some 'time out' for yourself and even have a glass of wine if you wish!

Interested? View more information on our Yoga and Wellness Escape...

Wellbeing Weekend

15th October - 17th October

Kick-start a healthy lifestyle with an oppourtunity to focus on YOU!

Join us for our Wellbeing Weekend, an invigorating experience combining fitness, health and fun.

This event is exclusively for women, so bring a friend or come alone and make some new ones.

Interested? View more information on Wellbeing Weekend...

32nd Annual Forest Weekend

29th - 31st October, 2010

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...

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33rd Annual Bird Week

31st October - 7th November, 2010

This year we will celebrate the 33rd 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.