By Susan O\\\'Hanlon
•
October 8, 2024
Tuesday 23rd to Friday 26th December 2025 Escape, experience and connect as we journey deep into the forest at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat - home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna and a nature lovers paradise! Day 1 – Our day begins heading south on the Down Under Christmas sleigh. Lunch will be at the O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard before entering the Lamington National Park. World Heritage status was bestowed on Lamington in 1994 in recognition of its high biodiversity. It now includes 20,200 hectares of varying forest types, from temperate Antarctic Beech Forest high on the border ranges to sub-tropical rainforests and the dry Eucalypt Forest of the northern escarpment. On arrival settle into our accommodation and enjoy the O’Reilly’s hospitality and the stunning scenery surrounding us. (LD) Day 2 – You can do as little or as much as you like. There are a number of short nature walks you can do yourself including the famous Tree Top Walk. Other activities that are included in our package are the Early Morning Bird Walk, the Bird of Prey Show, a 4WD guided tour or the Glow Worm Tour. (BLD) Day 3 – Merry Christmas!!! Join in with the Christmas Day festivities. Or just enjoy doing nothing this morning and take it all in. Lunch today will be in the restaurant and a real feast will be served. (BLD) Day 4 – Sadly our tour is coming to an end. We commence our journey north homeward bound with lunch along the way. Arrive home this afternoon after a wonderful tour. (BL) Please note: some rooms maybe of some distance to the main reception/dining area. Cost: $2381 per person twin share / $2835 guaranteed single Includes: travel, 3 nights’ accommodation at O'Reilly's, dinners, breakfasts, lunches, a wildlife encounter, an early morning walk, bird of prey show, Xmas Lunch, 4WD or Glow Worm tour Deposit of $300 per person (due within 7 days of booking) Final payment due: 30 th November 2025 Pick up: Hervey Bay 6.30am / Maryborough 7.15am / Gympie 8.30am Set down: Gympie 2.15pm / Maryborough 3.30pm / Hervey Bay 4.30pm All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of some attractions. We cannot be held responsible for any changes due to closures, inclement weather or any other reason outside our control. Short Breaks (2 to 4 Days) - Refunds for cancellations prior to final payment date subject to any non-refundable costs. Cancellations made after final payment date subject to venue cancellation policies.