Iceberg Events at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat

O'Reilly's new function area - what a view!

O'Reilly's Lost World Spa & Conference Centre

The Birds of Prey Show

We recently went to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat for our annual staff getaway – what an adventure!

I had never been to O’Reilly’s before, though I’ve heard a lot about it, and have proposed it to clients on several occasions.  I’ve never actually held anything there though, probably partly because I hadn’t seen it.  Though it seems like a “junket” when we go and look at properties like this, it really is indispensible.  If I am going to take a large group of people somewhere – I want to know how it works!

It is a couple of hours drive from Brisbane to get up there – and quite a wind-y trip – but so worth it!  The weather was gorgeous – it was cold, but beautiful clear blue skies.

When we arrived, our lovely host, Lara, showed us all around the property, including their fantastic new area for cocktail functions – overlooking the ranges, it was MAGNIFICENT. 

We got to see all of the various levels of accommodation, the meeting rooms and the day spa – very tempting!

We got to stay in the Mountain Villas – there are two and three bedroom configurations.  Huge spaces with incredible views, and a spa on the balcony!!

The highlights, I think though, were the various experiences you can have there – like doing the treetop walk (luckily for me they had one of those backpacks that you can carry babies in when bushwalking – they said it’s just there for guests to use!), and the glow worm tour.  My son (8) loved this!

The Birds of Prey show was amazing too – though not recommended if you don’t like birds – it’s pretty up close & personal! We loved it.

It’s truly amazing what is available just a short drive from Brisbane.

To check out more photos of our annual staff getaway to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat click here.

J ;-)

Posted by Jodie Parker, July 18, 2011 in AROUND THE TRAPS, DESTINATIONS, FAMILIARISATIONS | VENUE SITE VISITS