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handcrafted maple furniture and some have small balconies. The 37 Bithonga-
bel rooms have the best views and also have en-suite bathrooms. Seven are sin-
gle rooms; the six family rooms in this block have bunks for kids, and two rooms
have wheelchair access. The newest, and most expensive, rooms are the three
Canopy Suites, which are twice as large as any other rooms and have a king-size
four-poster bed, fireplace, Jacuzzi, library, audio system, and bar. At meal times,
the maitre d' assigns you to a table in the dining room, so you get to meet other
guests. If you do not buy a meal package, buffet breakfast costs A$22 (US$14),
lunch costs A$26 (US$17), and a three-course dinner is A$37 (US$24). Before
dinner, guests head to the hexagonal timber bar, perched up high for great sun-
set views and half-price cocktails (5-6:30pm). Among other facilities are a cafe
and gift shop, a basketball court, and free tea, coffee, and cookies all day.
Via Canungra, Lamington National Park Rd., Lamington National Park, QLD 4275.
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1800/688 722
in Aus-
tralia, or 07/5544 0644. Fax 07/5544 0638. www.oreillys.com.au. 70 units. A$194-A$448 (US$126-US$291)
double; A$578 (US$375) canopy suites. Additional person A$25 or A$40 (US$16 or US$26) in Canopy Suites;
children under 18 stay free in parent's room with existing bedding. Free crib. Rates include all meals and activ-
ities. Rates decrease with every night you stay. Minimum 2-night stay weekends, 3-night stay long weekends,
4-night stay Easter and Christmas. Ask about packages for stays of 2 nights or more. Meal plans A$69 (US$45)
adults, A$34 (US$22) children 10-17, A$17 (US$11) children 4-9 for 3 meals per day; 2-meal packages avail-
able. AE, DC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; heated outdoor plunge pool; day/night tennis court; Jacuzzi;
sauna; kids' club for over-5s on weekends and school vacations; game room; massage; babysitting; coin-op
laundry. In room: Fridge, coffeemaker. In canopy suites only: Minibar, Jacuzzi, stereo/CD player.
