“Reading is dreaming with eyes wide open”

The upstairs ‘Heritage Reading Room’ of Groom’s Cottage is a collective effort supported by book donations from hundreds of people saddened by the loss of Binna Burra and the old lodge library. There is a plethora of historical items on Binna Burra, Lamington National Park, and the pioneering characters behind their establishment.

Read about the history of Arthur Groom teaming up with bushwalking enthusiast Romeo Lahey, a timber-cutter by trade but also a pioneering environmentalist. Their partnership was equipped with a potent mix of idealism and pragmatism to realise their combined dream. They purchased 34 hectares of land from dairy farmer George Rankin by selling shares in the property and set about establishing a basic holiday camp. They also formed the Queensland National Parks Association to promote the preservation of key environmental areas.

Reading room open daily for guests. See reception staff for more information.

The Heritage Heart

Open daily for guests to enjoy, the upstairs reading room at Groom’s Cottage offers stunning views down the Numinbah Valley and over the Hinze Dam and the distant skyline of the Gold Coast beaches and a cosy space to unwind. Browse the small collection of books available to borrow or settle in for a board game or two – perfect for a quiet afternoon escape.

For those wanting something a little more casual and cosy, stop by the Bushwalker’s Bar for an afternoon drink or a tasty mountain meal, best enjoyed outside at sundown on the terrace, or inside for those colder evenings. Visit the Groom’s Cottage bushwalker’s bar in the evenings for a cosy atmosphere with locally supplied beverages and snacks. 

BAR OPENING HOURS:

• TEMPORARILY CLOSED