I’ve been to the area many times but somehow I had overlooked Bunaburra National Park. This time I went on a short hike in this park and the next day I tried to climb Mount Barney.
Mount Bunaburra, located in the beautiful Lamington National Park of Queensland, Australia, is a rewarding climb that combines lush rainforest scenery, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views from the summit. Though not as widely known as some of the other peaks in the region, Bunaburra offers hikers an authentic experience of the Gondwana Rainforests, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed area that preserves landscapes dating back over 180 million years. For adventurers seeking a mix of natural beauty, physical challenge, and cultural heritage, climbing Mount Bunaburra is an unforgettable journey.
Exploring Tamborine Mountain – Australia’s Rainforest Escape
That day I had a little trip around the Gold Coast area. It was my first time in the Tamborine Mountain area and my second time in Springbrook National Park.
Tamborine Mountain, part of the Scenic Rim region in southeast Queensland, is one of Australia’s most beloved nature escapes. Rising to about 525 meters above sea level, the mountain is actually the remnant of an ancient shield volcano that erupted around 22 million years ago. Today, it is a lush plateau surrounded by subtropical rainforest, charming villages, waterfalls, and sweeping lookouts that draw both locals and tourists in search of cool mountain air and natural beauty.
A Journey Around the Gold Coast | Australia’s Coastal Paradise
Stretching along Queensland’s southeastern coast, the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most dynamic and diverse destinations. Famous for its long golden beaches, world-class surf breaks, and vibrant nightlife, the region also offers lush hinterland, wildlife encounters, and cultural attractions. A trip around the Gold Coast is a journey through contrasts—between ocean and rainforest, relaxation and adventure, cosmopolitan cityscapes and tranquil retreats.
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After almost 6 months, I was travelling in Australia again. By a lucky coincidence, I ended up back in the Brisbane area of Queensland, more precisely back on the Gold Coast. My first visit was to the hinterland in Lamington National Park, which is situated at an altitude of almost 1000 metres and has the typical rainforest vegetation of the area.
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Springbrook National Park is located in Queensland at the Border to New South Wales in Australia. The park is part of the so-called hinterland, i.e. the more mountainous part off the coast of the Gold Coast. The park is at a relatively high altitude, which at first glance doesn’t seem like it. Situated at an altitude of almost 1000 metres, the fauna and flora is very different from the lower areas. The park has a sub-tropical climate and a humid rainforest. There are many streams, rivers and waterfalls in the area. On this tour, I walked an approx. 14 km circular route from the plateau, down into the valley and then up again.
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Tamborine National Park is a protected area located in southeastern Queensland, Australia, within the Gold Coast hinterland approximately 70 kilometres south of Brisbane. The park is situated on and around Tamborine Mountain, an elevated plateau rising sharply above the surrounding lowlands of the Gold Coast and Logan regions. It consists of several non-contiguous sections that protect rainforest gullies, escarpments, creeks, and remnant volcanic landscapes. The park forms part of the broader Scenic Rim and is closely associated with subtropical rainforest environments, high rainfall, and relatively cool temperatures compared to the adjacent coastal plain. Land use within the park is restricted to conservation, research, and low-impact recreation, while surrounding areas include residential settlements, agriculture, and tourism infrastructure.
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Springbrook National Park is a protected area located in southeastern Queensland, Australia, within the Gold Coast hinterland approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane. The park occupies elevated terrain on the eastern edge of the McPherson Range and forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Springbrook is characterized by high plateaus, steep escarpments, deep valleys, and extensive rainforest cover, with elevations reaching over 900 metres above sea level. The area experiences high annual rainfall and frequent cloud cover, creating cool, humid conditions that support diverse subtropical and temperate ecosystems. Human settlement within the park is absent, and land use is dedicated to conservation, research, and low-impact recreation.
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The Gold Coast is a major coastal region in southeastern Queensland, Australia, located approximately 70 kilometres south of Brisbane along the Coral Sea. It extends from the New South Wales border in the south to the southern suburbs of Brisbane in the north and encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including sandy ocean beaches, coastal dunes, estuarine waterways, lowland plains, and mountainous hinterland areas. The region is one of Australia’s most significant urban and tourism centers, with a population exceeding half a million residents and a strong emphasis on coastal living, recreation, and service-based industries. Climatically, the Gold Coast experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by warm summers, mild winters, and seasonally variable rainfall, influenced by both maritime conditions and orographic effects from the hinterland ranges.
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