“A magical, almost century-old, family-owned retreat on the edge of Lamington National Park. Wood-panelled rooms, spacious villas & a simple campsite share access to extensive hiking, cycling and wildlife-spotting trails. There's a restaurant & infinity pool, and the views are simply breath-taking!”

Recommended for

  • Wildlife Area

    • Meet birds of prey in a free flight show, and see the retreat's carpet pythons, squirrel gliders & sulphur-crested cockatoos
  • Great walks

    • Follow some of the area's 160-kilometres of hiking trails to some of the 500 waterfalls hidden in the forest
  • Families

    • Multi-bedroom Valley View Villas are ideal for families, who will love the activities for all ages
  • Active Holiday

    • Activities for all ages abound, with hiking, e-biking, zip-lining, 4WD tours & more
  • Owner managed

    • Owned by the same family for three generations, the retreat has been welcoming guests for almost 100 years
  • Cycling

    • Take a guided e-bike tour through 20km of rainforest and eucalypt forest, spotting koalas and birds
  • Other Activities

    • Adventurers can take an off road two-wheeled Segway tour through creek crossings to Morans Falls
  • In/by a Nature Reserve

    • On the edge of south-east Queensland’s Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland
  • Restaurant

    • Enjoy hearty Australian fare in warm, welcoming surroundings at O'Reilly's Dining Room
  • Child friendly

    • Dedicated activities for children focus on nature, conservation and adventure
  • Good wine list

    • Including artisanal wine from O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards
  • Tented Camp

    • With a communal camp kitchen and amenities building
  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Lively

  • Eco

  • Conference facilities

  • Designer

  • Learning

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Disabled access

  • Hills & mountains

  • Spa

  • Fishing

  • Boutique

  • Landmark

  • Historic

  • Self catering

  • Business Hotel

  • Kayaking

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Birdwatching

  • Romantic

  • Mountain biking

  • Views

  • Air conditioning

  • Secluded setting

  • Kids Club

  • Remote

Facilities

  • Rooms

    123 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Enjoy hearty Australian fare in warm, welcoming surroundings at O'Reilly's Dining Room
  • Child friendly

    Dedicated activities for children focus on nature, conservation and adventure
  • Good wine list

    Including artisanal wine from O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards
  • Private villas

    Two and three-bedroom Valley View Villas
  • Swimming Pool

    25-metre infinity pool
  • Sauna/Steam

  • Family Suites

  • Outdoor dining

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Library

  • Parking

  • Safe

  • Conference facilities

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • EV Charging Station

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Business Centre

  • Hot Tub

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Games room

  • Kids Club

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Meet birds of prey in a free flight show, and see the retreat's carpet pythons, squirrel gliders & sulphur-crested cockatoos
  • Great walks

    • Follow some of the area's 160-kilometres of hiking trails to some of the 500 waterfalls hidden in the forest
  • Cycling

    • Take a guided e-bike tour through 20km of rainforest and eucalypt forest, spotting koalas and birds
  • Other Activities

    • Adventurers can take an off road two-wheeled Segway tour through creek crossings to Morans Falls
  • Mountain biking

  • Learning

  • Climbing

  • Fishing

  • Kayaking

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

Other reviews

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat - Hotel Review

"O’Reilly’s, established in 1926, was once a humble log-cabin-style guesthouse in the mountains of the Gold Coast hinterland, but has expanded to become a contemporary retreat that draws in city slickers looking for a nature-based getaway as well as dedicated bushwalking clientele."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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