Binna Burra
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Binna Burra is a parcel of private land surrounded by Lamington National Park
in Queensland
, Australia
. The settlement lies in the north-eastern corner of the Lamington Plateau, 75 km south of Brisbane
. It is a part of the World Heritage site, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (formerly Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves). Access to Binna Burra is from Beechmont
, via a mountainous road not suitable for large caravan
s.
The vegetation ranges from subtropical and temperate rainforest
to dry eucalypt and open heath. Binna Burra features a visitors centre, cafe, a guesthouse, campsites, safari tents, powered sites, picnic
grounds, an "Environmental Education Centre", and conference facilities. The clearing
at Binna Burra affords extensive views to the north.
Binna Burra remained apart from the nearby national park as the properties around were bought by the Queensland Government on an irregular basis, to extend the size of the park.
The name, Binna Burra, is an Aboriginal word meaning "where the beech tree grows," referring to a stand of Antarctic Beech
(Nothofagus moorei) growing in the nearby rainforest
, as shown in the image to the left.
. All of Lahey's track's have a gradient not greater than 10 %. Lahey had noticed that the local dairy cows never seemed out of breath. After surveying the animals paths he concluded a ratio of 1:10 for a gradient was best. These graded walking tracks lead to the upper Coomera River
and numerous smaller creeks, Coomera Gorge, Coomera Falls
amongst many other waterfalls. To the east is the Ship Stern Range and Dave's Creek circuit and the all-day hike along the Coomera Track.
Lamington National Park
Lamington is a national park in Queensland, Australia, lying on the Lamington Plateau of the McPherson Range on the Queensland/New South Wales border...
in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
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. The settlement lies in the north-eastern corner of the Lamington Plateau, 75 km south of Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
. It is a part of the World Heritage site, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (formerly Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves). Access to Binna Burra is from Beechmont
Beechmont, Queensland
Beechmont is a residential village located in the Gold Coast hinterland of eastern Australia.The suburb is positioned on a forested ridge leading from the Lamington Plateau to Tambourine Mountain...
, via a mountainous road not suitable for large caravan
Travel trailer
A travel trailer or caravan is towed behind a road vehicle to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable and protected than a tent . It provides the means for people to have their own home on a journey or a vacation, without relying on a motel or hotel, and enables them to stay in places...
s.
The vegetation ranges from subtropical and temperate rainforest
Rainforest
Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions based on a minimum normal annual rainfall of 1750-2000 mm...
to dry eucalypt and open heath. Binna Burra features a visitors centre, cafe, a guesthouse, campsites, safari tents, powered sites, picnic
Picnic
In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors , ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance,...
grounds, an "Environmental Education Centre", and conference facilities. The clearing
Glade (geography)
A glade or clearing is an open area within a woodland. Glades are often grassy meadows under the canopy of deciduous trees such as red alder or quaking aspen in western North America. They also represent openings in forests where local conditions such as avalanches, poor soils, or fire damage have...
at Binna Burra affords extensive views to the north.
Binna Burra remained apart from the nearby national park as the properties around were bought by the Queensland Government on an irregular basis, to extend the size of the park.
The name, Binna Burra, is an Aboriginal word meaning "where the beech tree grows," referring to a stand of Antarctic Beech
Nothofagus moorei
Nothofagus moorei, is an important Gondwana relict of the rainforests of the southern hemisphere. It occurs in wet, fire free areas at high altitude in eastern Australia....
(Nothofagus moorei) growing in the nearby rainforest
Rainforest
Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions based on a minimum normal annual rainfall of 1750-2000 mm...
, as shown in the image to the left.
Bushwalking
Extending away from the clearing a number of short and long walks, many of which were designed and built by Romeo Lahey during the Great DepressionGreat Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s...
. All of Lahey's track's have a gradient not greater than 10 %. Lahey had noticed that the local dairy cows never seemed out of breath. After surveying the animals paths he concluded a ratio of 1:10 for a gradient was best. These graded walking tracks lead to the upper Coomera River
Coomera River
The Coomera River is a river situated in South East Queensland. The upper reaches of the river flow from the Lamington plateau and the Lamington National Park. Here are the spectacular Coomera Falls in the Coomera Gorge...
and numerous smaller creeks, Coomera Gorge, Coomera Falls
Coomera Falls
The Coomera Falls are found on the upper Coomera River in South East Queensland, Australia. The height of the waterfall is 64 m.The Coomera Falls drop into Coomera Gorge. Access is via graded walking tracks in Lamington National Park from Binna Burra....
amongst many other waterfalls. To the east is the Ship Stern Range and Dave's Creek circuit and the all-day hike along the Coomera Track.
Binna Burra in popular culture
- Binna Burra was featured on the third season of The MoleThe Mole (Australia season 3)The third season of the Australian version of The Mole took place mostly in Gold Coast, Queensland and was hosted by Grant Bowler.-Show Details:...
. An assignment involved the contestants having to travel up to Binna Burra, whilst on the way answering questions that would help them in succeeding in the assignment.
See also
- O'Reilly's GuesthouseO'Reilly's GuesthouseO'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat is a tourist destination in Queensland, Australia, 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. It is located in the Scenic Rim Region Local Government Area and and is...
- Protected areas of Queensland (Australia)