Gold Coast Hinterland Accommodation

It's only a matter of weeks before Binna Burra's new accommodation is complete. The Sky Lodges are Binna Burra's new style self-contained apartments that sleep from 1 - 10 people. Choose from a Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartment to accommodate singles, couples, families and groups.

Each has it's own fireplace and spa bath, and the views from every Sky Lodge are breathtaking. The best views available.

Sky Lodges appeal to those who prefer a more contemporary alternative to traditional Binna Burra, yet guests can still access the historic Lodge and can utlisie the Clifftop Dining Room or book onto one of our many activities.

Call 1300 246 622 for tariffs, further information or to book. Be one of the first to stay!

The Commando from TV's The Biggest Loser, will be returning in 2012 to host more Boot Camps.

Dates confirmed so far are: 13th - 16th May 2012 and 17th - 20th June 2012.

Boot Camps run for 3 days and include accommodation and food.

Spaces are limited and in high demand, so be quick to book.

Call Rachel on 1300 246 622 for more information.

It was an eye-opener for all who attended the Sky Lodge morning tea in July 2011. The weather was perfect enhancing the uninterrupted views across the Valley. Wow! You won’t find a better view. Many of the Sky Lodge owners were there to see how their Lodges are progressing. In attendance was John Brent, Mayor of the Scenic Rim, and Cathie Johnston, Tourism Development Coordinator for the Scenic Rim. Due to a run of dry weather, the buildings are on schedule and due for completion in December 2011. Binna Burra’s new accommodation will boast spectacular views, spa-baths and fire places and will attract a new market to Binna Burra. From a 1 bedroom studio to a 3 bedroom apartment, the Sky Lodges can sleep up to 10 people. If you would like to purchase one of the few remaining Sky Lodges contact Tim on 0417 068682 or if you would like to stay in a Sky Lodge call Binna Burra on 1300 246 622.

Local magician Dan the Magic Man will shock and stun on-lookers during this years Shareholders Week. His magic act has performed across Australia and internationally for the past fifteen years. This years Shareholders Week commences on Monday 7th November and concludes with the AGM on Sunday 13th November. The annual event has an array of activities including a trip to the local farm to milk a cow! If you are not a Shareholder, you can still attend. The activity agenda is available for all Lodge guests to partake in. For more information on Shareholder Week activities, click here or to book a room call Binna Burra on 1300 246 622 or www.binnaburralodge.com.au.

Spring time is when life begins in Lamington and a great time to be walking before the Summer rain. With more than 160km of Australia’s most diverse bush-walking tracks, there is plenty of choice to either go the distance or take a cool dip in the pools. One classic walk in Lamington National Park which departs from close to Binna Burra’s campsite is Dave’s Creek. This 12.4km graded track is very varied and extremely interesting. Wildflowers are abundant at this time of year. The walk takes in cliff-top tracks, creeks, mosses & ferns, Antarctic Beech trees, and a variety of lookouts. It’s a ‘must-do’.

For more information on Lamington National Park walks, go to Binna Burra’s website: www.binnaburralodge.com.au.

Keep The Scenic Rim Scenic is a non-political group standing against mining coal seam gas in the Scenic Rim region. Formed by local businesses including tourism operators, this group of concerned residents are doing all they can to be seen & heard. Coal exploration will commence in this area in 2011.  ‘Protestors on Peaks’ is being organised by Keep The Scenic Rim Scenic in association with Lock The Gate’s National Action Day on coal seam gas. On Sunday 16^th October the plan is for hundreds of people to climb our peaks with their yellow triangles and huge white banners, carrying anti-CSG and coal mining messages. Protestors on Peaks is designed to be a truly different, visual, media event, which includes an aerial flyover at around 11am to capture footage for national TV news bulletins covering protests across the country. For further information on "Keep The Scenic Rim Scenic" email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Michael Groom, professional speaker and mountain climber, is unquestionably one of the world’s greatest 'big' mountain climbers. In 1995 he became the fourth person in the world to climb the four highest mountains without the assistance of bottled oxygen. In 1999 he successfully climbed Makalu, the smallest and for Michael, the last of the 'big five' - the five highest mountains in the world. Makalu, Lhotse, Kangchenjunga, K2 and Everest—Michael climbed them all without the assistance of bottled oxygen, and all but Kangchenjunga he climbed without the front third of both feet.

Michael is one of Australia’s most popular keynote speakers and has been a professional speaker since 1991. He motivates soldiers going off to war zones, athletes struggling to come back from serious injury, professional people keen to get a little closer to the truth of ‘‘no pain no gain’’, and ordinary folk who just love to listen to one of Australia’s most amazing human endeavor stories. His presentation, accompanied with impossibly beautiful visuals, is to see the earth in its most natural and rawest form - the way the earth was meant to be.

Michael is the grandson of Arthur Groom - co-founder of Binna Burra Lodge.

Dan the Magic man Dan has been entertaining audiences of all ages for more than 15 years. His extensive experience and phenomenal love of people and entertaining is YOUR guarantee that your guests will love his high-energy magic show. Magic Dan will customize his presentation specifically for your event, and help you determine the most effective type of performance for your party or celebration.

This is a parlour style show where Dan performs to the entire group at the one time. He combines magic, comedy and audience participation. This style of magic is best described as a “mini stage show”. It is ideal for groups of up to sixty people either standing or seated theatre style. As he is only performing to the one audience you receive the advantage of viewing a lot more tricks during the allocated performance time. This style of magic allows great interaction, as the spectators become part of the act.

Group Meditation with Luna Wood ‘Connection to Rainforest Dreaming’ - Reconnect with your Heart and Self in the Seasonal Dreamings of where you walk, through a transformational journey of self-exploration. Luna anoints and enlightens. By exploring and sharing a new language of the body, remembering respect and connection, merging ancient practice within a contemporary arena, and by holding open a space to the Sacred Beauty of life, Luna allows you to remember who you are. Be touched by Beauty and the magnificence of Heart in Country.

Barbershop Quartets A unique way of entertaining your groups over dinner with requests sung to order. Choose from two groups based in S/E Queensland, these boys will keep you entertained.

Here’s what some of our past clients have said about Binna Burra:

Laing O’Rourke Australia

Over the past 2 years Laing O’Rourke (Global Construction company) has enjoyed the friendly hospitality and magnificent surrounds of the beautiful Lamington National Park and in particular the iconic mountain accommodation of Binna Burra Mountain Lodge and Campsite.

Approximately 100 staff have visited the lodge staying 2 to 3 days each time to be challenged both mentally and physically to scale their way to leadership excellence.

“Binna Burra has proved to be the perfect location for the delivery of our leadership development programs”, stated John Wood, People Development Manager for Laing O’Rourke Australia.

“We have a very strong branding around our Leadership Development framework and it’s all about mountaineering. So when it came to finding a suitable ‘mountain’ venue which was conveniently located to both Brisbane and Gold Coast and the corresponding airports we had to look no further than Binna Burra.”

“Being able to take our employees away from their busy, noisy and typically urban environments, which construction is renowned for, and place them in an environment such as Binna Burra is a rare treat. The great features of the Lodge apart from the obvious (the location) is the easy going and very resourceful staff and the extra-curricula activities to tap into. All our programs have a great deal of experiential learning built in and being able to use the Flying Fox, High Ropes, Abseiling, etc… is fantastic to stimulate the creative thinking and problem solving abilities of the participants.

The accommodation is more than sufficient with a diverse range of options to suit any budget. The conference rooms are also perfect for meeting our needs. We don’t need nor do we want the typical ‘sterile’ option which is the norm for nearly all conference facilities so being able to run workshops in the old Barn or the Pottery Shed or Library reinforces the innovative approach we are teaching in the programs. It’s amazing how an open fire can be a source great reflection and relaxation especially when it forms part of your training room.

Best of all is the relaxed, flexible and resourceful staff. No problem, no matter how weird or wonderful it is, is ever too hard for the Binna Burra crew to solve. Sure you may need to be a bit flexible on your end but isn’t that just life, it’s certainly what our leadership teachings is all about.

Binna Burra, it’s got it all and more!

Silver Chef Limited

We loved it. What a superb venue you guys have there.

Apparently it was our best one yet! Loved the activities, location, accommodation, food, drinks, everything.

Noeline was an absolute pleasure to work with and I know she went above and beyond what is required of her, she is so thorough and organised and nothing was too much trouble for her, and any request I had for her was done in a prompt manner and a “no problem” I will just do that now, go and get that now, let them know etc – she is just a superstar.

And massive compliments to the rest of your team – Dean, Luke, Damien, Katie, Morgan, Erin & Debbi (was that the lady on the bar that looked after us? If not that is who I mean – sorry lots of names to remember) – from the guides introducing themselves at dinner the night before, having a chat, sitting with us at Breakfast on Friday morning, telling us about Binna Burra and the area, showing interest in who they spoke to, the can do attitude they showed to see to anything we requested, the friendly, fabulous attitude of all of them is a credit to your business.

You should be very proud. They were all big contributors to my conference being so successful and running as smoothly as it did. So kudos to them – they all rock! And more importantly they are the sort of people that should be in Hospitality – as they continually showed and demonstrated it all weekend! (not so common in the industry these days).

Please pass on my most sincere thanks to them all (and if I have left any names off – please add them because there is not one person that I encountered that this isn’t directed at).

Thanks for checking up on us on Friday and for the follow up – you deserve a big thankyou as well.

Kindest regards

Simone

Simone Smith-Henry | Project Manager | Silver Chef Limited