1. Having a King Parrot land on your head whilst in the bird feeding arena at O’Reilly’s
2. Viewing glow worms on moist rainforest creek banks
3. Splashing around in a cool mountain pool on a hot summer's day, or simply being under the rainforest canopy in summer
4. Seeing a thousand year old Antarctic Beech forest in the mist
5. Watching a Peregrine Falcon in a dive faster than any other bird on the planet
6. Seeing the spectacular views of the Tweed Valley from the many great border lookouts on the crystal clear days of winter
7. Hugging an enormous and ancient Brush Box tree
8. Seeing and hearing lyrebirds displaying in mid-winter
9. The challenge of hiking to the Stinson wreck
10. Driving the road to O'Reilly's (or Green Mountains) through the rainforest
11. Waking up to a buffet breakfast at O'Reilly's mountain resort
12. Flying along a Flying Fox through the rainforest
13. The famous Tree Top Walk
14. The Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk from O'Reilly's - Binna Burra - Springbrook
15. Warming up beside a log fire on a chilly winter's night after a hard day's bush walking (with or without a red wine or two

Some of the fauna species synonymous with Lamington include:

Border Track (22km) - forms part of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

Probably the most famous walk in the park, boasting great views into northern NSW and pristine rainforest including Antarctic Beech. The Border Track links O'Reilly's to Binna Burra, and also forms part of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.

Many kilometres of tracks were built through the park in the 1930s, partly funded by the O'Reilly's and the owners of Binna Burra and built using Depression labour.

Workers took great care not to cause undue damage, even camping on the newly made sections of track. Soon leaves formed a carpet underfoot, disguising the cuttings. The track system established is widely regarded as one of the best.

Post WWII, forestry workers and their families camped out to maintain and construct walking trails, living a virtual pioneering existence.

The 23-km Border Track is probably the most iconic of walks on offer throughout the park.

Other must-do walks include:

Albert River Circuit (20km)
A beautiful border circuit with waterfalls, stunning temperate rainforest featuring Antarctic Beech and Coachwood and great views into northern NSW.

Box Forest Circuit (11km)
A picturesque circuit featuring enormous Brush Box trees (some of which are estimated at over 1500 years old) and beautiful creek scenery, swimming holes and waterfalls, including Elabana Falls.

Coomera Circuit (18km)
Excellent rainforest / creek circuit, with lots of waterfalls including Coomera, one of the most spectacular in the park.

Dave's Creek (13km)
Dave's Creek showcases the many and varied vegetation types in Lamington, passing through six different plant communities including mallee and monatne heath. A great walk for wildflowers in the spring, including some very interesting ground orchids.

Situated 3000 feet above sea level, there's is always somewhere to stop to appreciate the view at O'Reilly's. Some of the best include:

Valley of Echoes Lookout

One of many great border lookouts, with a view right along the border range to Mt Cougal and into northern NSW with Mt Warning prominent.

Wagawn Lookout

Another brilliant border lookout on the Binna Burra side, looking back along the range towards Mt Throakban and along the NSW coast towards Byron Bay and across to Springbrook and the Tweed.

Joalah Lookout

Also on the Border Track, Joalah has a north-easterly aspect, which gives a view over the Numinbah Valley to Springbrook and the coast.

For some of the best views, you will need to go 'off the beaten track', but you should only ever venture out with an experienced guide.