Binna Burra is 800 metres above sea level in the Lamington National Park rainforest. In September of 2019 the Mountain Lodge burnt to the ground as well as countless hectares of forest. It was wonderful to be able to visit it again and although there were signs of those burnt areas the forest is regenerating wonderfully. I am posting some photos nevertheless to remind us of the devastation of that year all around Australia and how much we need to care for the rainforests.
The Ants are happily making their trails again on the burnt wood while in other stumps we find these delights. A burnt log lovingly enveloped by another while funghi jump all over it. In another they form colonies in the inner sanctum of the tree.
We stayed in the Sky Lodges, beautiful apartments on the edge of a cliff with views to the valley below, of the lakes and the forests on either side. They were modern and comfy with big windows and balconies to enjoy the views.
We spent little time in them as we explored the area - starting with the Caves Walk. Some 5kms through lovely paths with clear views over the valley.
The steps leading to the Cave.
As we approached we noticed some noise and looked up to see that a large part of the cave's ceiling was buzzing with bees that had formed beehives. Near by a small trickle of water fell on the rock. Needless to say my beekeeper was very excited as was I.
The path was dotted with flowers and fruit and the occasional shell, signs of other times.
We loved this walk, the views were breathtaking, the eucalyptus forest had some stunningly tall trees. The majesty of them is not lost on us as we walk by, dwarfed in their presence, we look skyward and often fail to see their crowns, lost in the canopy.
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