Private Guiding

A PERSONALISED RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE

Private Guiding

Discover Lamington National Park your way with a private guided experience tailored to your interests, pace and sense of adventure. Whether you’re hoping to spot the region’s remarkable birdlife, photograph waterfalls at their best, explore hidden rainforest gems, or gain a deeper understanding of the forest, wildlife and rich mountain history, our experienced guides can curate a walk or touring experience to suit you.

This is a more personal way to experience the mountain, ideal for keen birdwatchers, photographers, nature lovers, families, or guests simply wanting the insight and flexibility of a dedicated guide.

From short interpretive walks to half-day or extended adventures, each private guiding experience is shaped around your interests, mobility and preferred level of activity.

Private guiding can be tailored to your interests, from specialist birding walks offering the best chance to locate and photograph species such as the Paradise Riflebird, Rufous Scrub-bird and Albert’s Lyrebird, to waterfall photography experiences, rainforest discovery walks, scenic lookouts, forest interpretation, and heritage-inspired journeys that uncover the rich story of the O’Reilly family and Lamington National Park.

Optional add-on:  A packed lunch option is available.

Package options

Half Day Guide $395 (up to 4 people)
Full Day Guide $675 (up to 4 people)
Night guiding Available upon request.

What to bring

Depending on the option you choose; your Activity Guide will inform you in advance.

Private Birding Guide

For birdwatchers seeking a more focused and rewarding experience, private guiding offers the opportunity to explore with an expert local guide and tailor your outing around your target species.

Search for rainforest icons including Albert’s Lyrebird, Paradise Riflebird, Rufous Scrubbird, Eastern Whipbird, Green Catbird, Noisy Pitta and Australian Logrunner by day, with the option to extend your experience into the evening in search of nocturnal species such as Marbled Frogmouth, Barking Owl and Sooty Owl.

O’Reilly’s is proud to be a trusted authority in responsible birding, combining decades of field knowledge with a bird-first approach to guiding in Lamington National Park. Our private birding experiences are designed to help guests connect with remarkable species in an ethical, low-impact way that respects both the birds and the rainforest they call home.

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Please get in touch with your details and preferences and one of our activity guides will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Please be aware that due to seasonal changes we may not see everything on your list however our experienced guides will make the most of your time.

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