This walk is in the Lamington National Park at the Binna Burra Lodge as part of the BWQ Annual Pilgrimage 2026. We will commence the Ships Stern Circuit walk at the Pilgrimage Walks Assembly Point. Following the Lower Bellbird Circuit past Koolanbilba and Yangahla Lookouts, our party will continue along the Ships Stern Circuit. The track passes through piccabeen palm forest and descends to Nixon Valley’s floor. The group will cross Nixon Creek and ascend through Hidden Valley past Charraboomba Rock. The track gradually climbs to the top of Ships Stern Range.

Proceeding in a clockwise direction along the circuit track, it is a very scenic, graded path although there is a bit of uphill walking later in the day. The walk is mainly through rainforest but as we move to the top of Ships Stern Range, the terrain transforms into dry, open eucalypt forest with an understorey of wildflowers and some evidence of past bushfires.

The views are impressive when the Kooloobano Lookout is reached. It’s a great spot to stop for lunch overlooking the Kurraragin Valley with Turtle Rock and Egg Rock the most prominent features. Following the track to the Ships Stern Range proper, we’ll see many side tracks that lead to prominent viewpoints and lookouts including Milleribah and Burrawang – all showcase the beauty of the range with magnificent views of Numinbah Valley.

We will proceed along the track, eventually reaching the Border Track and Binna Burra.

The weather is great for winter walking so please bring the usual daywalk equipment, plus at least 2 litres of water as it will possibly be warm. Ensure that you have a raincoat and if you are a daywalker, a change of clothes for the end of the walk. Be sure to have sufficient food and water for a full day of walking. Join me for what is one of the finest walks in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park: waterfalls, rainforest, wildlife and stunning views.