The Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk traverses 54km linking Lamington and Springbrook national parks via the Numinbah Valley.
It is recommended that you walk west to east, commencing the walk from Lamington National Park—Green Mountains section (O’Reilly) and ending at The Settlement camping area in Springbrook National Park.
The best time to walk this Great Walk is between March and October.
Both Lamington and Springbrook plateaus are on average 5°C cooler than the adjacent lowland—even in summer. Summer temperatures can reach 36°C, especially on exposed ridges, In winter, these plateaus experience below 0°C. Nights are frosty and the days brisk. Temperatures within the rainforest can drop to 4°C.
Weather conditions can change suddenly, and it is advisable to carry a raincoat and warm clothing at all times of the year. Expect damp to wet track conditions if walking between December and March—the plateaus’ wet season.
More details are available at https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/great-walks-gold-coast-hinterland/about
