“DISCOVER TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN”
5 Platt Place
NORTH TAMBORINE Qld 4272
Ph (0488) TAMBORINE (826 267)
Email: dtmvic@hotmail.com
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Tamborine Mountain – ‘The Green behind the Gold’
Tamborine Mountain is a beautiful lush green mountain plateau in the Gold Coast Hinterland, only an hours’ drive from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise. It is home to the first ever National Park in Queensland and a secret hideaway for Australia’s city dwellers.
Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain is part of the famous Gold Coast Hinterland, south of Brisbane, in South Eeast Queensland, Australia. The plateau is about 560m high and measures 8 km long and 4 km wide. It has 3 small villages (North Tamborine, Eagle Heights and Mount Tamborine) with a total population of just under 7000.
The plateau originated from the Mount Warning volcanic eruption 22 million years ago and is part of the Scenic Rim Regional Shire. The plateau looks down on the surrounding lowlands, to the Gold Coast and Pacific Ocean to the east and all the way to the Great Dividing Range to the west. The Gold Coast view is breathtaking by day, but by night the panorama of lights is even more stunning.
Tamborine Mountain was the home of the Wangerriburra aborigines tens of thousands of years before white settlement. It was completely covered by subtropical rainforest, which was cleared at a rapid pace for agriculture and timber production after it was opened for selection in 1875. Fortunately in 1908 efforts were made to protect the natural beauty of the mountain and the very first National Park was created in Queensland – Witches Falls National Park. Over the years 12 separate sections with mainly remnant rainforest were added to the original National Park, almost encircling the plateau, and named ‘Tamborine National Park’. Most areas have well defined and easy to negotiate bush walking tracks right through the rainforest.
Tamborine Mountains Climate
Queensland is known as the Sunshine State of Australia. On Tamborine Mountain you can enjoy abundant sunshine with less heat and humidity that more northerly parts of Queensland sometimes have to endure. The climate is subtropical, with the annual rainfall of about 1600 mm falling mainly between December and March. Temperatures vary between max 18°C in winter and 28°C in summer, averaging some four or five degrees cooler than the surrounding lowlands. Because of this relatively large temperature difference in close proximity to the city, Tamborine Mountain proves to be a popular destination for city-dwellers, coming up the mountain in winter to celebrate Christmas in
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Tamborine Mountain Accommodation
“Discover Tamborine Mountain” – Spend the night…. Make dreams come true!
The variety of accommodation on Mount Tamborine is endless – quiet mountain motels, elegant 5 star resorts, secluded rainforest retreats, a range of magnificent bed & breakfasts and romantic cottages, often with spa baths, log fires and breathtaking views invite you to relax, unwind and refresh!
Spend the night on Mount Tamborine and there are a wide range of sights to see and things to do. The Mountain is beautiful, surrounded by national parks and with stunning views of the Gold Coast hinterland.
Ring 0488 TAMBORINE (826 267) for all your accommodation needs!
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Camping / Cabins
Accommodation on a budget? Camping doesn’t get any better than on Tamborine Mountain and it’s surrounding areas – large shady sites in a peaceful bushland setting, a babbling stream with swimming holes close by, powered sites and all essential supplies – a Camper’s dream comes true any time of the year on Mount Tamborine and the Scenic Rim Region including Lamington National Park!
You will easily find the perfect camp site on Tamborine Mountain, everything for the perfect camping trip – and all so close to the Gold Coast and Brisbane!
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| The “Tamborine Mountain Caravan and Camping” ground is situated in Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain Road. It is the only caravan park on the mountain, a tourist complex with a freshwater creek within walking distance with many swimming holes, a great place to cool down on a hot day. | ||
| Read More About TM Caravan & Camping | Visit the TM C. & C. Website | |
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Mt Barney CampingCamp at Mt Barney Lodges! |
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| The camp ground at “Mt Barney Lodge” is the closest to the World Heritage-listed National Park, and ensures immediate access to the walks, waterholes and nature within it. The grassy shaded campsite has spectacular views of the Scenic Rim and full creek frontage. | ||
| Read More About MtBarney Lodge | Visit the MtBarney Lodge Website | |
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Qld Conference and Camping Centres Tamborine
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| The perfect place for conventions, small or large conferences, school camps, church camps, retreats and family reunions. QCCC Tamborine has modern accommodation options for a comfortable camp, conference or retreat on the breathtaking Gold Coast Hinterland. | ||
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The Beacon on Tamborine Tourist Park
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| Great for kids, perfect for families – our beautiful camp grounds are hidden away in serene bush land with views of the Tamborine National Park. Motor home friendly, 19 powered and 51 un-powered sites. | ||
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Thunderbird Park Caravan and Camping
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| Tall towering gum trees, forest glades and tumbling creek waters are the reason campers are delighted to return to “Thunderbird Park”’s natural creek side camping paradise. With natural rock fireplaces dotted throughout the camp grounds and a variety of exciting activities for everyone, you can expect nothing less than a relaxing, enjoyable experience with your family and friends. | ||
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Hotels / Motels
No matter what type of hotel or motel accommodation on Tamborine Mountain you seek – the “old-world” ambience of a Grand Manor Resort, stunning views from a contemporary hotel / conference resort, a traditional motel in a subtropical rain forest setting, a country style bistro pub boutique resort or a breathtaking mountain chalet retreat with plenty of history – you find it all on Mount Tamborine and its surrounding areas!
You will find no better setting for a romantic break with sub tropical rainforests, national parks, and amazing views of the Gold Coast Hinterland. There are many different types of activity you can partake in on Mount Tamborine, so you have everything you could possible need nearby.
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Mt Tamborine Motel
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| “Mt Tamborine Motel” is perched on the edge of dramatic Guanaba Gorge, atop stunning Tamborine Mountain, Mt Tamborine Motel offers magnificent views from the balcony of your stylish room. Adjacent to the historic St Bernards Hotel, Mt Tamborine Motel offers 24 rooms at reasonable rates. | ||
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O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
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| Located in World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, “O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat”, Mountain Villas and Lost World Spa provides the perfect escape to relax, revive and rejuvenate. Choose from the traditional warmth and charm of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat or the private luxury of our new 2 or 3 bedroom, self-contained Mountain Villas with rainforest or mountain views. | ||
| Read More About O’Reilly’s Retreat | Visit the O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Website | |
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Bungunyah Manor Resort
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| Set amid lush gardens on one of the highest points of Mount Tamborine in the Gold Coast Hinterland is Bungunyah Manor Resort. A tranquil setting for rest, relaxation and recreation, the historic hotel is one of the oldest in southeast Queensland and offers its guests old-fashioned service. | ||
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Bearded Dragon Boutique Hotel
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| The “Bearded Dragon Boutique Hotel” is a gem of good old-fashioned Australian hospitality, boasting Bars and a Restaurant and hosting Weddings and Functions. Home of Live Entertainment, Crocodile Reptiles Shows and the famous canetoad racing. Food is served all day everyday 7.30am till late. | ||
| Phone (07) 5543 6888 | Cnr Tamborine Mtn Rd & Beenleigh-Beaudesert Road, Tamborine Qld 4270 | |
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Eagle Heights Mountain Resort Hotel
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| “Eagle Heights Mountain Resort Hotel” offers 280% degree spectacular views from the 20 accommodation units, | ||
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Attractions
“Weather” rain, hail or shine – there is always something exciting to do when you “Discover Tamborine Mountain”! The famous multi-award winning “TM Distillery”, the “Rainforest Skywalk”, the famous “TM Tours and Trolley Company”, the “MT Beer Brewery and Witches Chase Cheese Factory” and “Thunderbird Park” offering adrenalin pumping activities such as abseiling, horse riding, a tree top ropes course, a flying fox and thunderegg fossicking, or stroll up and down famous “Gallery Walk” with its 70 + boutiques, cottage industries, cafes, art galleries etc. How about a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon flight or a high ropes course challenge – and the list goes on!
Ring 0488 TAMBORINE (826 267) for more information on all there is to do when you visit Tamborine Mountain!
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Glow Worm Caves
A visit to Tamborine Mountain would not be complete without visiting the “Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves” at Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard.
Opened in 2004, tours are approximately half an hour and will take you on an enlightening journey to another world. Walk through the rainforest on our raised boardwalk and bridge over the starting place of pristine Cedar Creek to get to the caves. Our friendly water dragons will meet you at the entrance to our amazing Glow Worm Caves.
The caves consist of two large chambers interlinked by tunnels.
The first chamber is the “presentation cave”, where you will be shown an audiovisual display on glow-worms and the construction of the caves. This chamber is complete with very realistic formations (speleothems), such as stalagmites and stalactites, water features and flow stone.
From this stunning cave, you will be guided through the magical “glow-worm cave”, filled with thousands of glowing glow-worms!
The experience is one you have to see to believe!
“The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery”
104 – 144 Hartley Road
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 1666 or
1300 CEDAR CREEK
Fax: (07) 5545 4762
Email: info@cedarcreekestate.com.au
Website: www.cedarcreekestate.com.au
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Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Click on the yellow circle to find the TAMBORINE RAINFOREST SKYWALK on the main map!
Exploring the Rainforest Canopies….
Visitors depart from the Rainforest Eco Gallery and begin the adventure on a spectacular elevated walkway through the beautiful middle and upper canopies of the rainforest.
The walkway is a stable, high-tech steel structure enabling visitors to explore these canopies in a safe and secure way. It descends gradually to the lower canopy and follows points of interest including rockpools and waterfalls, a butterfly lookout, local history enclosure and sheltered rest areas along the way until reaching the amazing Cantilever.
This is a 40 metre long span soaring 30 metres above the valley, with spectacular views over the creek and the rainforest canopies below. Finally the walk returns along the rainforest floor to the Centre.
For those who venture onto the canopy walk, the adventure begins in the Rainforest Eco Gallery which has a comprehensive array of rainforest fauna and flora information and displays. These include interpretive panels with descriptions and photos of sub-tropical rainforest wildlife, static displays and an aquarium with a variety of Australian freshwater fish.
The “Birdwing Café” serves delicious light refreshments inside or on the deck beside the rainforest, also on offer an interesting gift and souvenir shop with quality merchandise.
Your Hosts – The Moore Family
Tamborine Mountain Road
333 Geissmann Drive
North Tamborine QLD 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 2222
or (07) 5545 2333
Email: info@rainforestskywalk.com.au
Website: www.rainforestskywalk.com.au
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Tamborine Mountain Distillery
Click on the yellow circle to find TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY on the main map!
One of the most sought out destinations in the Scenic Rim is the “Tamborine Mountain Distillery”. This is Australia’s smallest operating Pot Still Distillery, but of world renown, and attracts visitors from Europe, America, Canada, New Zealand and Asia.
With the combination of rich red volcanic soils and fresh spring water, the abundant fruit of the mountain is fermented and distilled onsite. A small Pot Still is used to create the superb spirit which is the essence and foundation of Liqueurs, Schnapps, Vodka and Eaux de Vie.
Michael and Alla Ward have established an enviable reputation as creators of high quality liqueurs, vodkas, schnapps and eaux-de-vie. This reputation, largely developed by word of mouth, has seen people eagerly visiting from all over the world. The Distillery’s products have won numerous awards in America (Chicago, San Francisco) and Europe (London, Belgium, Germany, Austria) – it is, in fact, Australia’s most-awarded distillery and liquor brand.
The incredible range of fruit grown on Mt Tamborine is a wonderful resource. The Distillery also receives a considerable diversity of fruit from other growers which they turn into beautiful, smooth, Schnapps, Liqueurs, Fruit Brandy, Gins and Vodkas – all available from cellar door, and most are in beautiful, hand-painted bottles.
The Distillery has received national and international media coverage. A visit always includes the personal touch – Michael and Alla, or maybe one of the two younger Wards love relating to small groups in telling their story, and have deliberately made their driveway narrow to preclude busloads of people arriving en mass.
The Distillery is open Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY”
87-91 Beacon Road
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone (07) 5545 3452
Fax: (07) 5545 4296
Email: info@tamborinemountaindistillery.com
Website: TamborineMountainDistillery.com
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Beauty, Massages and Wellness
Go on, spoil yourself – massages, reflexology, beauty therapy, yoga, meditation – Tamborine Mountain offers all this and more! You know you deserve it!
What could be more relaxing than a massage on Mount Tamborine, surrounded by the natural beauty of a National Park
Ring 0488 TAMBORINE (826 267) for information on all wellness services on offer.
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Getaway Day Spa
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| “Getaway Day Spa” offers the perfect indulgence in relaxation where you and your friend/s will be pampered from top to toe in your own private day spa on tranquil Tamborine Mountain. After experiencing the hydrotherapy spa and the steam room, be pampered by the fully qualified beauty or massage therapists. Open 7 days – 9am to 5pm. | ||
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Yoga
As well as the numerous physical benefits associated with yoga, there are many other wonderful side-effects to the yoga practice.
It creates a sense of peace and well-being within and enhances the clarity of mind. It is cultivating a deep sense of balance and harmony to the inner and the outer world, firstly to ourselves which secondly expands to those around us.
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Laurene Hassard Yoga
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| I have been teaching yoga for 25 years and understand the importance of maintaining a strong, clean healthy body enjoying a clear peaceful mind and nourishing the spirit. Meditation classes, chakra workshops and weekend retreats are held regularly to offer the student a deeper understanding of the philosophy of yoga, oneself…and life. My yoga teacher training was with the International Yoga Teacher’s Association in Australia and the Integral Yoga Institute in the USA. | ||
| Ring Laurene Hassard on ph: (07) 5545 4077 or Mob 0407 754 413 |
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Eating Out
Tamborine Mountain is home to many wonderful eateries, catering for all price ranges and tastes.
Fresh local produce, prepared with care and skill is the key to your culinary delights. Passionate producers, rich volcanic soils and unique weather conditions bear foods and produce of the finest quality.
Pubs and bistros, take-aways and pizza kitchens, cafes and health food, restaurants and cake shops all invite you to enjoy the delicious things life has to offer. Enjoy your meal!
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| “DeliVino on Tamborine” is a providore style deli with international cheeses, meats and gourmet delights to set your taste buds on a delicious high. Adjoining is DeliVino on the deck where you can relax overlooking the leafy Doughty Park enjoying a glass of wine and modern Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. | ||
| Read More About DeliVino | Visit the DeliVino Website | |
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The Terrace Kiosk…at Thunderbird Park! |
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| Adventure joins nature at “Thunderbird Park”. Enjoy the activities and a tasty meal or snack at the licensed Terrace Kiosk. Choose from a menu of affordable snacks, meals and beverages. This family friendly venue is the perfect spot for lunch in the rainforest. Open from late morning to late afternoon every day. | ||
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| “Spice of Life” Cafe Deli is a true Tamborine Mountain icon! A la carte breakfast and lunch, full range of gourmet deli items. Ask about our off site catering service and picnic baskets! Open 7 am to 7 pm every day! | ||
| Read More About Spice of Life Cafe Deli | Visit the SPICE OF LIFE Website | |
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| “The Coffee Plantation Gallery Café” offers a great range of light meals, delicious cakes and home baked scones and muffins – accompanied by the best coffee on the Mountain – grown right here on site! Admire local art as well as from further away – a visit to the MT Coffee Plantation is a real treat! | ||
| Read More About MT Coffee Plantation | Visit the MT Coffee Website | |
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Secret Garden Verandah Cafe…@ Marks & Gardner Gallery! |
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| The “Secret Garden Verandah Café” overlooks our expansive rural setting of park like grounds, allowing visitors to a surprisingly secret setting! Enjoy browsing through the Marks & Gardner Gallery of Contemporary Australian Art over a light lunch, coffee or glass of wine (we are Licensed). Also serving coffee, cakes, light lunches and antipasto platters. Open Wednesday to Sunday – 9am to 4pm. | ||
| 69 Main Western Road North Tamborine Qld 4272 |
Phone (07) 5545 4992 | |
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Felicity’s Vintage and CafeAntiques, Collectables, Lunch and Devonshire Tea |
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| “Felicity’s Vintage and Cafe” offers quality vintage and antique wares, retro clothing and accessories. Enjoy great food and coffee indoors or outdoors with verandah views. We buy and sell. Find us just before the fig tree roundabout at the | ||
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Take-aways
For great food in a hurry you can’t go past one of the convenient take-aways and diners located all over the mountain. Mount Tamborine keeps striving to preserve the village character that made it so famous. When visiting Tamborine Mountain, you might notice the absence of just about all of the (inter)national fast food chains ! You will find a great range of top-quality take aways, fish and chip shops, retro diners and pizzerias catering for every taste and budget!
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Pinnacle Pizza
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| “Pinnacle Pizza” has been making delicious pizza on Tamborine Mountain for over 20 years! The owner Freddy (of Swiss origin) always greets you with a smile and is ready to make a pizza just the way you like it! Gluten free pizzas available. Check the $20 special deal (pick-up only). Open Wednesday through to Monday from 5pm til late (closed Tuesdays). Home delivery. | ||
| Shop 1A, 13 Main Street (cnr Kidd Street) North Tamborine |
Ph (07) 5545 1056 | |
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SUBWAY Tamborine Mountain
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| Enjoy our famous submarine style sandwiches, available on a variety of bread baked fresh daily in store. Wraps and fresh salads are also available! Dine-in or take-away. Fast and friendly service. Catering platters available for your next gathering – choice of Sandwich, Wrap and Cookie Platters. Open 7 days from 8am to 8pm | ||
| Shop D / 17 – 20 Main Western Road North Tamborine |
Ph (07) 5545 1458 | |
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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PIZZAWeekly Specials!
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| For mouthwatering fresh pizza cooked to perfection in our wood fired oven you can’t go past “Tamborine Mountain Pizza”. Generous toppings, fresh dough, using many local ingredients. Ring ahead to avoid waiting, or for home delivery. Open 7 days 5 pm til late. | ||
| Shop 4 / 11 Main Street North Tamborine |
Ph (07) 5545 3888 | |
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TASTE BUDDIES CONVENIENCE STORE
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| Your first stop on your way up the mountain via ‘Henry Robert Drive’. Easy parking and friendly service, mountain information and free maps and directions. Eat in (on the covered deck) or take away, all day breakfast, MrsMacs Pies, coffee, cold drinks, ice cream and home made fudge. | ||
| St.Bernards Shopping Centre, Siganto Street, Mt Tamborine |
Ph (07) 5545 2332 | |
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Pubs and Bistros
Please refer to the “Restaurants” section of this website for more information.
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Botanic Gardens / Nurseries
Tamborine Mountain’s location 550m above sea level, its fertile red volcanic soil and subtropical climate result in the perfect place to grow just about anything!
The annual “Seasons on the Mountain” Garden Festival celebrates the mountain’s many beautiful gardens.
Local nurseries offer a huge variety of plants for you to take home as a long lasting reminder of your trip to Tamborine Mountain.
The famous “Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens” are a true delight to visit all year round!
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Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
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| A trip to Tamborine Mountain is not complete without a visit to the regional “Botanic Gardens”. It is a great place to spend an hour or so in delightful settings that are constantly changing with the seasons. | ||
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Shopping
Tamborine Mountain is a “shop-a-holics” paradise!
The famous “Gallery Walk“ boasting over 60 art, craft, gift and nick-nack shops lures thousands of visitors to Tamborine Mountain every year! All over the Mountain, you will find barns, shops and galleries filled with curiosities, antiques, collectibles and things from yesteryear. And of course there is “Main Street” – an enticing combination of local mountain shopping and exciting shops with a difference!
If you are after something unique and special – chances are you’ll find it on Tamborine Mountain!
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Antiques and Collectables |
Boutiques, Fashion and Vintage Clothing |
Tamborine Online Shopping |
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