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Ships Stern circuit is located within Lamington National Park, Binna Burra section. Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, extensive walking tracks, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty make this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit.
The 21 kilometre return Ships Stern circuit commences opposite the road entrance to Binna Burra Mountain Lodge. The circuit descends past the scenic Yangahla lookout and through a fine stand of piccabeen palm Archontophoenix cunninghamii to the valley floor. Red cedar Toona ciliatae and the majestic flooded gum Eucalyptus grandis also thrive here. A short side track (an additional 600 metres one way) can be followed to the bottom of Ballunjui Falls.
The circuit then crosses Nixon Creek and ascends through Hidden Valley past Charraboomba Rock to the top of Ships Stern range and into open eucalypt forest. This is one of the few places within the park where scribbly gum Eucalyptus racemosa can be seen. The circuit continues through rainforest and open forest, with another side track (an additional 1.3 kilometres one way) providing access to Upper Ballunjui. Continue past Nagarigoon back to Binna Burra. Allow eight hours to complete this track of a difficult grade....
