Border Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Full Journey	Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk
Start	At the intersection of Border Track & Lamington National Park Road (-28.2302929,153.1350277)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to then drive for 265 m Keep right and drive for another 75 m Turn right onto Nerang - Broadbeach Road, 90 and drive for another 660 m Turn left onto Price Street, 90, 8 and drive for another 3.9 km Keep right onto Beaudesert - Nerang Road, 90, 8 and drive for another 175 m Continue onto Nerang - Murwillumbah Road, 97 and drive for another 1.2 km Turn right onto Clagiraba Road and drive for another 5.7 km Turn left onto Beaudesert - Nerang Road, 90, 8 and drive for another 10.7 km Turn left onto Kidston Street and drive for another 35.9 km
Finish	(-28.1982987,153.1871982)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Lamington National Park Road(in front of the Information Centre), head along the paved track gently downhill towards the said Information Centre, moving directly away from the road. Turn right before heading into the building and follow the paved track(Border Track) as it leads you into the woodland, keeping the road to your right. After about 375 metres, veer/keep right to stay on the Border Track to continue along Border Track: O'Reilly's to Binna Burra.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Border Track & Lamington National Park Road Start heading along Border Track (a walking track). O'Reilly's Cafe & Gifts (about 60 m back from the start). Find the National Parks & Wildlife Office at the start. After another 55 m pass the BBQ (20 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left). Then pass the shelter (15 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 120 m pass a seat (7 m on your right).
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Yerralahla (Blue Pool) Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. Keep right. After another 400 m pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to a set of observation decks built literally in a Strangler Fig, with one of them being 30 metres above the ground. You can observe the flora and birdlife from close proximinity as the interpretive signs help you identify plants. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Border Track Connection & Border Track continue straight, to head along Border Track.
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Border Track & Box Forest Circuit / to Toolona Creek Circuit) continue straight, to head along Border Track. Keep right.
	After another 700 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Forestry Department Cairn Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. Keep left.
	After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Albert River Circuit & Border Track) veer left, to head along Border Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Albert River Circuit & Border Track) veer left, to head along Border Track.
	After another 800 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Naturalists’ Cairn track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. Keep right. After another 130 m pass the "Mount Bithongabel" (on your right). After another 280 m come to the "Mount Bithongabel bush camp site" (30 m on your right).
	Veer left, to head along Border Track. After another 215 m come to the "Lookout". After another 440 m come to the "Toolona Lookout" (10 m on your right). Continue straight, to head along Border Track.
	After another 640 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Toolona Creek Circuit) veer right, to head along Border Track. After another 115 m come to the "Wanungara Lookout" (25 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Main Border Track & Border Track turn left, to head along Border Track. After another 990 m come to the "Nyamulli Lookout" (15 m on your right).
	Turn left, to head along Border Track. After another 2.2 km pass the "Mount Merino" (110 m on your right). After another 570 m come to the "Chakoonya Lookout" (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Merino Lookout, visiting Beereenbano Lookout along the way. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 75 m (at the intersection of Merino Lookout Track & Border Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. After another 760 m pass the "Biby" (65 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to the Dacelo Lookout via the Mount Hobwee Circuit Track. Providing you southeasterly views over the land, this return trip will add around 20 minutes to your journey. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 460 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Mount Hobwee Circuit) turn left, to head along Border Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to Goorawa Falls along Coomera River. You can head upstream to view more waterfalls if you'd like. The out & back trip to Goowara Falls may add up to 10 minutes to your journey. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 950 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Coomera Circuit) veer right, to head along Border Track. After another 2.1 km (at the intersection of Mount Hobwee Track & Border Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. After another 880 m come to the "Joalah Lookout". After another 20 m pass a seat (15 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to Nagarigoon Falls, visiting a camp site along the way. May add about 40 minutes to your journey. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2.2 km (at the intersection of Daves Creek Circuit & Border Track) continue straight, to head along Border Track. After another 450 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Tullawallal Lookout. The track circles around the said lookout for a gradual, steady incline/decline. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Border Track & Coomera Circuit continue straight, to head along Border Track. After another 450 m cross the ford. After another 890 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Rainforest Circuit) continue straight, to head along Border Track. After another 460 m (at the intersection of Border Track & Rainforest Circuit) continue straight. After another 40 m pass the sign. After another 35 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). After another 25 m come to the "Binna Burra Mountain Lodge Campsite" (65 m on your right). Then pass the car park (10 m on your right). Veer right, to head along Binna Burra Road.
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 40 m pass the "Binna Burra Teahouse" (15 m on your right). Mo-Fr 09:30-15:30 Sa 07:30-20:00 Su 07:30-16:00 After another 6 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Tullawallal Lookout. The track circles around the said lookout for a gradual, steady incline/decline.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Border Track & Tullawallal Circuit Start heading along Tullawallal Circuit (a walking track).
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Tullawallal Circuit & Tullawallal Trail) veer right, to head along Tullawallal Trail. After another 730 m come to "Tullawallal Lookout".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 770 m to the main route.

An optional side trip taking you to Nagarigoon Falls, visiting a camp site along the way. May add about 40 minutes to your journey.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Border Track & Daves Creek Circuit Start heading along Daves Creek Circuit (a walking track). After 760 m cross the ford. After another 95 m cross the ford. After another 185 m cross the ford. After another 65 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 25 m pass the sign (6 m on your left).
	Continue straight, to head along Daves Creek Circuit.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Daves Creek Circuit & Ship's Stern Circuit) turn left, to head along Ship's Stern Circuit. After another 85 m come to the "Nagarigoon Clearing" (20 m on your right). Campsite managed byQld Parks & Wildlife. After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Ship's Stern Circuit. After another 35 m cross the ford. About 10 m past the end is "Nagarigoon Falls".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.3 km to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to Goorawa Falls along Coomera River. You can head upstream to view more waterfalls if you'd like. The out & back trip to Goowara Falls may add up to 10 minutes to your journey.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Coomera Circuit & Border Track Start heading along Coomera Circuit (a walking track). After another 285 m come to a ford. About 15 m past the end is "Goorawa Falls".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 285 m to the main route.

An optional side trip taking you to the Dacelo Lookout via the Mount Hobwee Circuit Track. Providing you southeasterly views over the land, this return trip will add around 20 minutes to your journey.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Border Track & Mount Hobwee Circuit Start heading along Mount Hobwee Circuit (a walking track).
	After another 325 m (at the intersection of Dacelo Lookout Track & Mount Hobwee Circuit) turn sharp right, to head along Dacelo Lookout Track. After another 245 m come to "Dacelo Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Dacelo Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 570 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to the Merino Lookout, visiting Beereenbano Lookout along the way.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Border Track & Merino Lookout Track Start heading along Merino Lookout Track (a walking track). After 225 m come to the "Beereenbano Lookout". After another 195 m come to "Merino Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Merino Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 420 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to a set of observation decks built literally in a Strangler Fig, with one of them being 30 metres above the ground. You can observe the flora and birdlife from close proximinity as the interpretive signs help you identify plants.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Border Track Connection & Border Track Start heading along Border Track Connection (a walking track). After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Border Track Connection.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Booyong Walk & Border Track Connection) veer right, to head along Booyong Walk. After another 35 m (at the intersection of Booyong Walk & Tree Top Walk) continue straight, to head along Booyong Walk.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Booyong Walk & Tree Top Walk) continue straight, to head along Tree Top Walk. Keep left.
	After another 50 m veer left, to head along Tree Top Walk. Then cross the bridge After another 40 m cross the bridge Then come to "Tree Top Walk Ladder".
	Continue another 0 m to find Tree Top Walk Ladder at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 400 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Border Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	20.9 km
Time	5 h, 8 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 3 on route, on average they are 5.8 km apart with the largest gap of 13.7 km.

Shelter: There is one 90 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 7 km apart with the largest gap of 20.8 km.

Seat: There are 5 on route, on average they are 3.9 km apart with the largest gap of 15.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	90 m	[toilet]
Shelter	90 m	[shelter]
Seat	245 m	[seat]
Seat	780 m	[seat]
Camp site	6.1 km	Mount Bithongabel bush camp site
Seat	16.4 km	[seat]
Seat	18.6 km + 1.1 km	[seat]
Camp site	18.6 km + 1.2 km	Nagarigoon Clearing
Seat	19 km	[seat]
Toilet	20.9 km	[toilet]
Camp site	20.9 km	Binna Burra Mountain Lodge Campsite

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  27°C
  Shower or two developing.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Clear. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then tending south to southeasterly in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeasterly in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  14°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Lamington National Park alerts
  Severe weather damage - Advisory notice - The Border Track.
  As a result of severe weather damage, there are multiple fallen trees on the Border Track between Green Mountains (O'Reilly's) and Binna Burra. QPWS advise visitors to allow additional time and take extra caution when walking the Border Track. Affected parks: Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk; Lamington National Park
  Track closure - Coomera circuit.
  As a result of severe weather damage, the Coomera circuit will remain temporarily closed until declared safe. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  Temporary closure - (Lost World - Creek and Lost World - Saddle) remote bush campsites.
  As a result of a planned burn, the Lost World - Creek and Lost World - Saddle remote bush camp sites will remain temporarily closed for public safety. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  Severe weather damage - Advisory notice - Albert River circuit.
  As a result of severe weather damage, there are multiple fallen trees on the Albert River circuit. The majority of the fallen trees are between the second turn off on the Border track and Echo Point. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  Partial track closure - West Canungra Creek circuit (update 27 Sep)
  Due to significant fallen trees and landslide which is obstructing the track and impeding safe visitor access, the West Canungra Creek circuit in the Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park is only partially open in a clockwise direction to Yerralahla Pool (Blue Pool). Walkers must return the same way. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  Temporary walking track closure - Lower Bellbird track. (update 27 Aug)
  Due to the potential for rock fall associated with construction works on private property above the Lower Bellbird track, a section of the walking track will be temporarily closed between Rankins Paddock and the junction of the Ships Stern circuit until further notice, to ensure visitor safety. Affected parks: Lamington National Park; Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk
  Safety Advisory Notice: Coomera Falls circuit - High degree of caution required
  Due to several compounding severe weather events and ongoing wet conditions the Coomera Falls circuit has sustained significant damage in parts, particularly in the southern section between the Coomera Falls Lookout and the Border track junction. Affected parks: Lamington National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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