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Sightseeing Tours in Australia - Gold Coast - Mt Tamborine and O'Reilly's
Depart Brisbane and climb high above the surrounding coastal plain to the
cool quiet rainforests of Lamington Plateau. Visit Mount Tamborine with its
spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast and glistening waters of the
blue Pacific Ocean. Enjoy an opportunity for morning tea and a leisurely walk
in the fresh mountain air.
From here we head toward the 'Green Mountains' of O'Reilly's. Lunch today
(at your own expense) can be purchased from the O'Reilly's Rainforest
Guesthouse, or you can bring a picnic lunch if you wish. Feel the history of
this area as we traverse old logging tracks and hear of the epic adventures of
those early settlers. Whilst enjoying the serenity of this mountain
wilderness, learn of the heroic rescue by Bernard O'Reilly of two survivors
from the Stinson plane crash. Walk through the tree tops 16 meters above the
forest floor, view the ancient Antarctic Beech trees together with a multitude
of flora and fauna.
Travel through Canungra, the old sawmilling town that is now home of the
Australian Army's Jungle Warfare Training Centre. We will visit the Canungra
Valley Winery with its historic buildings and rural setting. You may also
sample the fruits of the vine from this award winning winery.
After this enjoyable day, you will arrive back into Brisbane with a desire
to return to the spectacular beauty of the 'Green Mountains'.
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