Explore 100 Years of O’Reilly’s
To celebrate our 100 year anniversary, journey through a memorable timeline of the O’Reilly’s story with images, a family tree and videos in the Guest House theatrette. Held every day.
Welcoming guests since 1926
We Look Good For 100.
A century is worth celebrating. In 2026, our family commemorates 100 years of welcoming guests to the mountain and sharing the kind of hospitality renewed through generations of visitors. Since 1926, we’ve grown from a humble guesthouse into Queensland’s longest-running family-owned ecotourism operator.
Expanding into our world-famous Retreat, Mountain Villas, O’Reilly’s Campground and most recently the eco chalets of Pat’s Farm—guided by our care for nature, community and the unforgettable moments created on top of the world. Join us throughout the year as we honour our history, raise a glass to the present and celebrate what comes next.
Upcoming activities and events
Celebrate Our Centenary
Join us for a range of events and activities from March to May as we celebrate our centenary, recognising our past, celebrating the present and embracing the future.
Free Activity
Free Activity
Heritage Artefacts Open-Air Museum
Take a stroll through an open-air collection of vintage artefacts with interpretive signage that explores the story of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.
Free for day visitors and group bookings
Billy Tea & Damper
We’re celebrating 100 years of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Join us for Billy Tea and Damper every weekend on the Guest House lawn. Day visitors and large groups welcome!
$45 per person
Walk the Historic Stockyard Track
Celebrate 100 years of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Take on the challenging, scenic, historically significant Stockyard Track with an experienced guide and bus transfer included.
Our Rich History
On a mountain above the heat and the hurry, our family learned hospitality the Australian way: pitch in, look after your mates, and leave the place better than you found it. We built tracks through the rainforest and welcomed strangers who soon felt like friends.
A century on, we’re still planting, repairing, protecting, and welcoming; because the mountain doesn’t belong to us; we belong to it. So come on up, breathe the cool air, slow your step, and settle in. We’ll take care of the rest, like we’ve done since 1926 and for the next hundred years.
Pioneers in Eco-Tourism
Pioneers in Queensland’s eco-tourism community, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat this year celebrates 100 years of a family-owned legacy. Since its establishment in 1926 as a remote Guest House, O’Reilly’s has been committed to providing a sustainable and immersive experience for nature lovers. Today the multi award-winning Retreat thrives as Australia’s oldest ecotourism resort and first ever tree top walkway, all situated just outside of the World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park.
30 Oct-1 Nov
TBA
Forest Weekend
Learn about the natural history of Lamington National Park and its World Heritage values. Includes presentations and guided walks through a variety of forest habitats and visiting scenic locations.
14-16 Aug
From $520*
Guided Stinson Walk – August
Recount Australian history and celebrate the life of Bernard O’Reilly, who heroically saved the lives of two plane crash survivors over 88 years ago in World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park.
1-8 Nov
TBA
49th Annual Bird Week
Join bird lovers for Australia’s longest running birding program. From the 1st to the 8th of November, 2026 – birders will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of Australia’s most well-known bird researchers, authors and photographers.
Postcard Giveaway – $100 Off Accommodation
Share a little love from the heart of the Lamington rainforest!
Write a personal message to a friend or family member on our free commemorative postcard (postage included). As a special thank-you, your postcard also features $100 off your next stay, giving someone you care about the perfect reason to escape to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.
