One of Australia's longest-established nature-based resorts, Binna Burra Mountain Lodge was founded in 1933 by Arthur Groom and Romeo Lahey. These two pioneering conservationists shared a vision to create a place where people could stay and experience the beauty of the Lamington National Park rainforest. Through interpretive walks and educational programs, they believed more people would become committed to preserving this natural wilderness for future generations.

In the early 1930s, they purchased the last freehold title on the boundary of Lamington National Park and formed a public company to fund the establishment of what was to become Binna Burra Mountain Lodge.

The first Binna Burra camp was held over the Christmas holidays in 1933. Romeo, Arthur and 70 hardy adventurers set up a collection of tents on the "saddle" where the Senses Trail now starts. For five shillings a day, they were provided with accommodation, meals and guided walks through the rainforest.

Despite cyclonic storms which ripped through the mountains from Boxing Day until New Year, the camp was declared a success and the decision was made to build permanent cabins on the property.

An old Canungra boarding house was dismantled and brought up to Binna Burra by packhorse, to serve as the dining and recreation room. For the cabins, tallow-wood slabs and stringy-bark shingles were hewn from the local timber.

By Easter 1934, the first hut was nearly finished and, by 1939, Binna Burra Mountain Lodge could accommodate 54 guests. The road was extended in 1947 to eliminate that last 400m trek and a network of walking tracks provided easier access to the rainforest wilderness. The very first track built was to Bellbird Lookout.

Binna Burra quickly became a popular destination with keen bushwalkers of all ages. It also attracted a number of scientists studying the flora and fauna of this living laboratory. Guided, interpretive bushwalks were a feature of the Binna Burra experience even from the earliest days.

We do not provide packages. We feel packages are too rigid and do not allow the couple to customise their wedding day.
We price everything seperately and allow you to build the wedding of your dreams, whilst also sticking to your budget.

No, we are a fully licensed venue. We can however order in a specific wine to serve your guests if desired.

No, we have a team of qualified Chefs who have created 3 very different menus to suit all tastes (cocktail, relaxed, and formal).
Our Chefs are also able to cater to any dietary requirment. 

Yes! We welcome all styles of weddings, from small elopement/ ceremony only weddings, to elaborate full day weddings.

There is no minimum number of guests required.