In the Scenic Rim hinterland of the Gold Coast
#Queensland #Australia
To be officially opened 10 January 2026.
Congratulations to Michael Neururer and his team for creating the world’s first ‘Cliff Park’ on the Binna Burra Cultural Landscape.
Neururer says Happitat has been inspired by cliff-based adventures in Austria, Europe, America and Canada, and brings a range of adventure activities together in one place – creating the world’s first all-encompassing cliff park.
“In a single day, visitors can experience climbs and activities that would normally require travelling to different destinations.” he says.
“Happitat invites people into the raw beauty of nature, where testing your limits helps you rediscover your connection to yourself and the environment,” said Neururer. “When people feel connected to nature, they’re more compelled to protect it, and that is a big part of what we’re all about.”
‘Active outdoor adventure activities have been part of Binna Burra for more than 90 years’ explained Steve Noakes, Chair of the Board of Directors at Binna Burra. ‘We are absolutely delighted with the high quality adventure activities precinct that Happitat have created as the successful applicant in a tender process undertaken by Binna Burra Lodge following the devastation of the 2019 Australian Black Summer bushfires.’
The Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the Happitat Adventure Park will become a must-do experience for those chasing adventure. “Queensland is the home of the holiday, and this world-first on the Gold Coast is another exceptional reason to visit.” Minister Powell said.
“We’ll continue supporting world-class ecotourism experiences as we aim to become the ecotourism capital of Australia – a key priority of our ambitious 20-year tourism plan Destination 2045.”
The multi-million-dollar project kickstarted with a $1.6 million grant from the Queensland Government.
The adventure experience begins with The Arete Via Ferrata Climb where guests step over the edge for a breathtaking ascent across an 80-metre bridge, moving through tightropes and timber crossings suspended high above the valley. From there, they launch into Total Exposure, the park’s longest and highest zipline, gliding 200 metres above Lamington National Park. Next, thrill-seekers take on The Overhang Zipline Course, soaring past waterfalls and rugged cliff faces, before concluding with The Edge Park Explorer, a chance to slow down, wander shaded bush trails, dip into crystal-clear natural pools and take in sweeping views from a 12-metre cantilevered platform suspended 400 metres above the valley floor.
By summoning the courage to take on real adventure and risk in the curated experiences, visitors are promised to leave with a perspective shift, discovering both their own resilience and their role within the landscape.
Happitat will officially open its doors on Saturday, January 10th 2026, however guests are now able purchase tickets via https://happitat.com.au/.
Tickets start from $497 for visitors, reflecting Happitat’s world-class design, expert guidance and rigorous safety standards. Each pass provides a full-day, once-in-a-lifetime journey through one of Queensland’s most remarkable natural landscapes.
Media Enquiries
Binna Burra Lodge: Steve Noakes, Chair of the Board of Directors
Ph: 0418774295. Email: [email protected]
Happitat: Ella Moore – IVY PR
Ph: 0491 102 142. Email: [email protected]
About Binna Burra Lodge
Commencing in 1933, Binna Burra Lodge is one of Australia’s oldest nature-based tourism locations in the scenic rim hinterland of Australia’s Gold Coast. This social business is an unlisted public company owning 32 hectares of land surrounded by Woonoongoora (Lamington National Park), part of the world heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. In 2019 the heritage listed lodge and cabin accommodation were destroyed in the early stages of what became known as the Black Summer Bushfires across Australia. When the business was able to reopen one year after the bushfires, a new Master Plan included an Adventure Activity Precinct with an innovative new via ferrata experience. Happitat won the tender to create something bigger and better – it’s called the ‘Cliff Park’. It is an incredible new active outdoor experience for Queensland and Australian tourism @ Binna Burra.
About Happitat
Happitat Adventure Park is a nature-based adventure destination set within Binna Burra in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Opening in December 2025, it was created to reconnect people with nature through transformative outdoor experiences that inspire happiness, courage and conservation. At Happitat, adventure is more than thrill, it’s a return to presence. Whether soaring across cliffs on the Ultimate Zipline, scaling the Arête Via Ferrata, or pausing on the cantilevered Edge Platform, each experience is designed to awaken awareness and deepen connection with the natural world. Happitat believes true conservation begins with emotional connection—when people feel part of nature, they are inspired to protect it. Surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park, the experience is guided by principles of sustainability and regeneration, ensuring its operations protect and enhance the ecosystems living within it.
