Name: Canungra Visitor Information Centre
Address: 12 Kidston Street, Canungra QLD 4275
Phone: (07) 5543 5156
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Scenic Rim / Canungra Valley / Gold Coast Hinterland
This is the primary accredited VIC for the Canungra district and the main information hub for travellers heading to Lamington National Park – O’Reilly’s (Green Mountains) and Binna Burra.
What Area It Caters For
1. Canungra Township (Primary Area)
- Historic timber‑town character
- Canungra Creek and picnic areas
- Local cafés, bakeries, pubs, and boutique shops
- Canungra markets and community events
- Canungra Heritage Walk
2. Lamington National Park – O’Reilly’s (Green Mountains)
- Major access point via Lamington National Park Road
- Rainforest walking tracks (Tree Top Walk, Moran’s Falls, Python Rock)
- O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & campground
- World Heritage–listed Gondwana Rainforests
- Wildlife encounters (birds, pademelons, reptiles)
3. Lamington National Park – Binna Burra Section
- Access via Beechmont and Binna Burra Road
- Caves Circuit, Ship’s Stern Circuit, Bellbird Circuits
- Binna Burra Lodge, Sky Lodges & Teahouse
- Lookouts, rainforest walks, and heritage sites
4. Canungra Valley & Surrounds
- Vineyards, wineries, and local produce
- Scenic drives through rolling farmland
- Adventure activities (horse riding, gliding, hiking)
- Rural retreats and eco‑accommodation
5. Tamborine Mountain (Northern Scenic Rim)
- Gallery Walk (shops, cafés, distilleries)
- Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
- Glow Worm Caves
- Lookouts, waterfalls, and national park walks
6. Beechmont Plateau & Numinbah Valley
- Rosins Lookout
- Scenic drives and rural landscapes
- Access to Springbrook National Park
- Waterfalls, rainforest pockets, and walking tracks
7. Beaudesert & Southern Scenic Rim (Extended Support)
- Beaudesert township
- Kerry Valley, Christmas Creek, and rural touring routes
- Access to Mount Barney National Park
8. Gold Coast Hinterland & Coast (Touring Link)
- Canungra is a key inland gateway from the Gold Coast
- Routes to Nerang, Advancetown, and Hinze Dam
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Canungra, Lamington NP, Tamborine Mountain, and the Scenic Rim
- Walking track advice, distances, and safety information
- Road condition updates for Lamington National Park Road
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Information on wineries, farm gates, and local produce
- Weather and park alerts
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
Summary
The Canungra Visitor Information Centre is the accredited hub for the northern Scenic Rim, supporting visitors exploring Canungra, Lamington National Park (O’Reilly’s and Binna Burra), Tamborine Mountain, and the Gold Coast Hinterland. With strong local knowledge of rainforest walks, scenic drives, wineries, and rural attractions, it is the essential starting point for touring the region’s national parks and valleys.