| O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat | |
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| General information | |
| Coordinates | 28°13′52″S 153°08′07″E / 28.2312°S 153.1354°E |
| Opening | 1912 |
| Owner | O'Reilly Family |
| Website | |
| oreillys.com.au | |
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat is a tourist destination in the locality of O'Reilly, Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. It is situated in the heart of the Lamington National Park, two hours by road south of Brisbane and 90 minutes by road west of the Gold Coast. Access to the mountain resort is via Canungra. Guests began staying from Easter 1926.[1] Gravel road to the door of the retreat was completed in early 1947, marking a distinct change in the site's accessibility.[1]
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat consists of accommodation villas, picnic grounds and marks the starting point of a number of popular hiking trails.[2] It is well known for its rainforest location, unique and diverse wildlife, and for being the home of the late Bernard O'Reilly, an Australian bushman and author, who is remembered for his efforts in locating the survivors of the 1937 Stinson plane crash.[3]
- ^ a b O'Reilly, Peter (August 2008). The Spirit of O'Reillys. Peter O'Reilly. pp. 26, 27, 43, 95. ISBN 978-0-646-49601-6.
- ^ "Truly Australia Travel Guide". Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
- ^ "Queensland Government – Stinson Plane Crash Inquest". Archived from the original on 2 March 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2010.