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The Mountain Shack

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Gallery walk Tamborine, Shopping, National Park The Mountain ShackTamborine Mtns, Accommodation, Timber Works

Hand Crafted Timber, Music, Dog Grooming
“The Mountain Shack” offers one of a kind product right here on Gallery Walk not available any where else in Australia! Upcycled Rustic Australian Bush Timber makes beautiful pieces for your home and garden. Also promoting Lana Ross’ music – Lana is a multi award winning Australiana singer / song Writer. Full salon service for the “Furkids” (aka dogs) on Tamborine Mountain.

Ph Drew 0458 642 386 or Lana 0421 082 527“Jacaranda Corner” 161 Long Road “Gallery Walk”


Little Miss Marie

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Childrens Clothing, Tambourine Mountains, Boutique for Kids Little Miss MarieChildrens Boutique, Baby Clothing, National Park

Childrens Boutique
“Little Miss Marie” offers a range of unique, organic and eco friendly baby and children’s clothing, gifts and accessories for boys and girls ranging from newborn to age 12 and of course toys that are fun, safe and educational, all from local and Australian companies. We love our products, use them, trust them so we know that we can highly recommend them to you.

Phone 0475 777 127 Shop 10 Tamborine Plaza, 9-13 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain Markets

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Market days are fun days – there is something for everyone. On Tamborine Mountain, you can visit three distinctively different markets happening every month, you are spoilt for choice!

The “Local Producers Market” is on every Sunday morning from 7am to noon in the “Green Shed” at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, the “Country Markets” are on every second Sunday of the month also at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds and the “School Ground Markets” are on every last Sunday of the month at the corner of Long Road and Curtis Road in Eagle Heights.

Farm Fresh Produce is also available every Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8am at the “BUNGUNYAH COMMUNITY GARDENS” at 160 Long Road, EAGLE HEIGHTS, just past the lower roundabout of famous “GALLERY WALK”! For more info CLICK HERE.

The bargains are waiting….! Click on the icons below for heaps more information on each of the markets.

 

Tours

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Discover Mount Tamborine with one of the tour companies operating on the mountain. Choose from intimate or large group tours, half or full days and visit the local wineries safely.

Testimonials

The Wedding Gallery

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Tamborine Mountain – the perfect wedding destination.

Hidden away in the Gold Coast Hinterland you’ll discover the lush green of rainforests, mountains of the deepest blue and the spectacular colours of unforgettable sunsets.

Tamborine Weddings, Waterfall Ceremony, Celebrants Tambourine

For all your Wedding Services

Amid all this vibrant beauty you’ll also find delightful chapels, pavilions, gazebos and exotic gardens – all utterly magical, all unbelievably romantic.  Stunning coastal and valley views, waterfalls, creeks and lakes, idyllic photo opportunities. It’s close to heavenly.

So, where to find the right venue, the florist, the entertainer, car hire, cake maker, photographer, hair and makeup artist?

Absolutely no problem….visit the “Wedding Gallery” online for your choice of every service provider you could possible wish for. From event management to celebrants, flower preservation to bomboniere, they’re all here.

One call will do it all!

Tamborine Mountain is your IDEAL wedding destination!

The “Wedding Gallery” provides a free information service to brides and grooms for all your Tamborine Mountain professional wedding services. At the Gallery you will receive detailed information to help you plan your wedding.

On the way to the Chapel!

On the way to the Chapel!

The gallery staff are happy to make appointments with any of the venues and other professional services on your behalf.

With an excellent selection of city standard venues and services, unique attractions, accommodation and dining experiences, great value for money, country style hospitality and a landscape that is truly magnificent, why go any further than Tamborine Mountain for your Wedding?

Tamborine Mountain Wedding Gallery
Phone: (07) 5545 2398
Email: info@tamborinemountainweddings.net
Website: www.tamborinemountainweddings.net

Local Producers Market

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Mainly organic produce direct from the grower available in the 'Green Shed' every Sunday in Mount Tamborine.

Tamborine Mountain Country Markets

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Markets Tamborine, Produce Market,  Garage Sale

Tamborine Mountain Country Markets

The “Tamborine Mountain Country Markets” are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds at the roundabout Main Western Road and Bartle Road in Mount Tamborine.

Market Days, Show and tell, Garage Sale, Bric-a-Brac The market offers a huge range of fresh fruit and vegetables, wonderful locally produced cheeses, plants, herbs, flowers, coffee, arts and crafts, collectibles, garden ornaments, clothing, a myriad of home made things and delicious temptations of all kinds.

And if all this makes you hungry, there is plenty of food to eat right then, there’s excellent coffee, proffertjes (Dutch pancakes), German sausages (try the “Knackwurst” with mustard – yum!) or be tempted by baked jacket potatoes or fresh corn on the cob.

Family friendly markets!

Family friendly markets!

The Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds are quite large, so there is plenty of room to wander around.

Usually there’s a singer or performer on the gazebo stage, giving these markets a relaxing country atmosphere.  Large shady trees keep you cool in summer, and some open areas allow you to soak in the sun on cooler days.

Tamborine Markets, Produce, market days

The race is on!

Little kids can have pony rides or play in the kids’ castle area, or have some fun with the small kid’s car ride.  The “Tamborine Mountain County Markets” are definitely family-friendly, sometimes several dozen prams are seen parked in the eatery area!

Tamborine Mountain Country Markets

Tamborine Mountain Country Markets

For parking, there is some street parking all around “Main Western Road” but if you manage to find a spot, it can be difficult to cross the road and it can also mean a bit of a walk back to your car.

A much better solution is to support the SES or the local Fire Brigade who co-ordinate parking inside the grassy showgrounds.  Just turn into Normandie Court at the roundabout and follow the signs.  Entry is by gold coin donation, and an SES volunteer will direct you to your parking spot.  It is much easier then to drop your fruit, vegies and other goodies back to the car – because chances are -you are going to buy too much to carry around!

The coolness and fresh air of Tamborine Mountain invites you to thoroughly enjoy this country market day.  And whilst you are there, you can also drop in at the “Green Shed Local Producers Market” on every Sunday morning on the same site.

Markets Tamborine, Showground Mount Tambourine, fresh produce

There is something for everyone!

Visiting the “Tamborine Mountain Country

School Ground Markets

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Tamborine Mountain School Ground Markets

Tamborine Mountain School Ground Markets

The “Tamborine Mountain School Ground Markets” are a true country village market that supports the local State Primary School P&C fund raising. They are held on the last Sunday of each month from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The “Tamborine Mountain School Ground Markets” have become an institution for locals and mountain visitors alike. It could best be described as a mixture of a country market, a more traditional trash’ n’ treasure and a huge but still local garage sale.

Many stall holders are local residents of Mount Tamborine, offering anything and everything no longer needed in their households. Kitchen utensils and accessories, crockery and cutlery, crystal ware and collectibles, clothing and shoes, toys, sound records, tapes and DVDs, heaps of assorted bric-a-brac items – the range of items on offer need to be seen to be believed. Also old tools, small items of furniture, paintings, vases, Australiana, leatherwork – the list goes on and on…

Pick up some local fresh produce such as fruit and veggies, eggs, plants, nuts, soaps and cookies, freshly squeezed juices and of course a good cup of coffee – to mention just a few of the goodies on offer!

So come on up, find that special piece, fossick through the treasures, stock up on fresh local produce and – enjoy your visit to Tamborine Mountain!

Take your time!

Take your time!

Kid's Jumping Castle

Kid

One or two of these?

One or two of these?

Tamborine Mountain School Ground Markets
Corner of Long and Curtis Roads
Eagle Heights Qld 4272
Market Co-ordinator: Ronnie Sommerlad
ph (mob) 0402 527 241

Breweries

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A visit to Mt Tamborine is not complete without sampling some phantastic beers from the local brewery – the “Mount Tamborine Brewery” located just past the lower roundabout of “Gallery Walk”.


MT Brewery

Mount Tamborine Brewery

Real Beer – Brewed right here on Tamborine Mountain!
Micro Brewery, Mount Tambourine Beer, Cheese Factory, Witches Chase
At “MT Brewery” we like beer, Real Beer. And so we brew our beer according to a philosophy that results in real beer with real flavor via minimal intervention and no artificial additives. We use the best ingredients that can be sourced (why use any others?), traditional brewing methods, proper maturation times and totally avoid pasteurization and over filtration. The results speak for themselves.
165-185 Long Road
at the lower roundabout of “Gallery Walk”
Phone (07) 5545 2032

Taste of Tamborine

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Taste of Tamborine

Taste of Tamborine

We are delighted to present online “Taste of Tamborine” for the discerning customer looking for the perfect gourmet hamper or distinctive gift.  Since our launch in February 2009, we have been delivering our beautiful gift baskets all over Australia.
Similar to many of our suppliers and producers we are a small, but perfectly formed, company based on Tamborine Mountain.

“Morgan & Rogers” have united the gourmet produce and luxury products available on Tamborine Mountain under the name “Taste of Tamborine” as a gourmet hamper and gift company.  Exceptional quality, exclusivity and outstanding customer service are the key words to describe our commitment to providing gifts that will delight and surprise.

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International and National award winning suppliers range from well established businesses like Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Witches Chase Cheese, Witches Falls Winery, Chocolate Kingdom, Gourmet Spice Blends, Jasmin & Ripple Skincare to smaller younger businesses supplying honey, jams, soy candles and deli produce exclusively for the “Morgan & Rogers” label.

EXTENSIVE GIFT RANGE, UNIQUELY SOURCED & AVAILABLE FROM TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

• International and National Award Winners i.e. Tamborine Mtn Distillery (too many to list….honestly), Witches Chase Cheese, Witches Falls Winery

• Gourmet Range includes: Liqueurs, Schnapps, Vodkas, Wines, Beer, Chocolates, Fudge, Nuts, Dukkah, Olives, Cheese, Chutneys, Jams, Honey, Biscuits, Tea & Coffee

• Product Range includes: Organic skincare, full spa range, massage oils, handmade soaps, full lavender range, keepsake hearts & scented candles

A RECENT CUSTOMER REVIEW:

I was recently recommended your service from Amore Bed & Breakfast, Tamborine Mountain.

The level of service provided by “Taste of Tamborine” was very personal and outstanding; nothing was a problem to make sure the Gift Basket was perfect. Unfortunately I could not make the weekend for when the Gift Basket was ordered, but Taste of Tamborine made sure the Basket was delivered to me in Brisbane.

Thank you for making a close friend very happy with an excellent Basket and such wonderful service.

I wish your business well for the future and would have no hesitation in recommending you to other people.

Please feel free to use this email as you see fit.

Best Regards – Mark Campbell

ANOTHER  RECENT CUSTOMER REVIEW:

We are writing to express our gratitude for the service and quality of the six “Taste of Tamborine” gift boxes that we purchased.

To be able to sit down and customise each box to suit the recipient

Tour de Tamborine

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Tour de Tamborine Tour de TamborineTour de Tamborine

Your Mountain – Your Challenge
The “Tour de Tamborine” is an incredible event that mixes competition, fun, and the real ability to make a difference. The day comprises several cycling, running or walking events for all ages and abilities, backed up with fun family activities and entertainment, all with the purpose of raising much needed funds for local charities in the area. So come and make a difference!

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Tour de Tamborine, Conquer the mountain, Family Sports Fun

Official announcement of the annual “Tour de Tamborine” Sports Festival

This year’s event was held from Friday 21st of November through to Sunday 23rd of November 2014.

Charity, National Park, Cycle Meeting, Family Fun, Conquer the mountain

A family fun event for all fitness levels!

Gear up for the “Tour de Tamborine” – Mountain Sports Festival 2015.  The 3 day event will be back November 2015 with over 2000 participants expected to take on the challenge and conquer the beautiful Tamborine Mountain.

Event, Sports Festival, Charity, Family Fun Day, National parcs, Mount Tambourine

A true fun all round sports festival – Cycle, Walk or Run!

A great community celebration designed to raise much needed funds for local beneficiaries, this festival includes cycling, running, trails and walking activities – and is spread over 10 different venues, with 11 different distances and courses, educational classes, sports workshops and much much more.

The “Tour de Tamborine” encourages everyone to ‘give it a go’ with events including Trail Running, a Hinterland Half Marathon, 10km Challenge, 5km fun run and walk that takes in the beautiful scenery the Mountain has to offer.  Prefer the bike?  Then take on the 100km or 50km Mega mountain rides or settle for the 25km or 14km around the block.  And don’t forget the 1km Junior Bolt run or 4km Kids cycle – encouraging the ‘champions of tomorrow’ to stand up and enter.  Under 12s are free in most events making it a great option for families and students.

Email: info@tourdetamborine.com.au
Website: TourDeTamborine.com.au

Competition, Bike Time Trial, Run and Walk, Family Event

Tour de Tamborine 2014 – Official Event Poster

North Tamborine

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The “North Tamborine” shopping precinct continues to develop into a vibrant shopping village where essential services shopping is happily mingling with a whole host of fun and “touristy” outlets!

Over recent months, this shopping precinct just off “Main Street” has been a hive of activity, with a new shopping center being built (as at July 2012) as well as many refurbishments within the retail area around the “Beacon Road / Main Western Road” “T” junction.

A number of smaller shop clusters such as “North Tamborine Plaza” and “North Tamborine Village” compliment the local SHELL servo, a large medical practice, pharmacy, Real Estate agents and so on.  So make sure you drop in and check what’s on offer!


Wine Tasting, Delicatessen, Bistro Bar, Dinner, Restaurant

Restaurant Cafe, Delicatessen Wine Bar, Entertainment, on the deck, CheeseDeliVino on Tamborine

Delicatessen and Wine Bar
Mount tamborine Markets, Tambourine Mtn, Delivino, wine tatsing
“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

Mount tamborine Markets, Fashion Boutique, Shooping Tamborine

The Last Tango

Style for a fabulous Life
Tamborine, Fashion, Boutique, North Tambourine, Shopping
“The Last Tango” is a must-experience destination for ”Style Enthusiasts” who have a passion for the unique and the quirky. From the moment you step through the door you get the feeling that this is no ordinary boutique. The owner, Jodie Adams is very passionate about what she does, sourcing items of individual styles and accessories that don’t bust the budget. Everything in this beautiful little store seems a little bit different from the mainstream, whilst still being reasonably priced. Very refreshing indeed!
3 / 14 Main Western Road
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone Jodie on (07) 5545 1080

Tamborine Mountain, Gallery walk, Shopping, She Beads Tambourine

She Beads

Hand rolled Clay Bead Jewellery!
Tamborine Mountain, Gallery Walk Shopping, Jewellery, Accommodation
“She Beads” are hand rolled clay bead jewellery made using the ancient art form called Millefiori meaning “a thousand flowers”. Try your hand at making your own She Beads jewellery in our classes and workshops ($30 per person) and customise your own piece of wearable art.  Co-located with “Mountain Hobbies & Crafts”, supplying tools for Arts, Crafts and Hobbies.  Also offering authentic Indigenous Art Work, local Australian Folk Art and metal art.
Shop 4/16-20 Main Western Road
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Ph (1300) 234 483
or (07) 5545 0789

Take Away Food, Subway Mt Tambourine, Picnic Lunch, Salads, Light lunches

SUBWAY Tamborine Mountain

Perfect for a picnic or bushwalk!
Subway Tamborine Mountain, Take Away, Sandwiches, Salads, Subs
Enjoy our famous submarine

Tamborine Bush Walks

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Tamborine Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise. The famous “Witches Falls” section of the Tamborine National Park was declared in 1908, making it Queensland’s first national park. Over the years additional reserves have been declared and today the park is made up of 13 sections of land on the Tamborine plateau and surrounding foothills. There are a large number of beautiful rainforest bushwalks, most tracks are under 3 kms taking about 1 hour, are well established and easy to follow.

The walking trails are located in 6 sections of the Tamborine National park:

1. Joalah
2. Cedar Creek
3. The Knoll
4. Witches Falls
5. Palm Grove
6. MacDonald

For a detailed description and MAP of each walking track please click on the respective Read More button shown at the end of each trail overview below.

Joalah Section

1. Joalah Section of the Tamborine National Park

Access:
There are two different ways of accessing this very popular walk. For ease of parking, turn off Eagle Heights Road into Dapsang Drive at the “St George Anglican Church”, there is a large parking area to the left at the end of the street.

Alternatively, you can also access the start of this walk via a 400meter long track starting at “Tall Trees” T-junction of Eagle Heights Road and Geissmann Drive. This is a popular tourist stop with several cafes and eateries, so parking is limited at times.

Curtis Falls (D5) 1.5km return, 106 stairs, moderate grade with some steeper sections, allow 60 minutes return with plenty of time to admire the waterfall.

The track begins in wet eucalypt forest beneath towering flooded gums. You will notice a drop in temperature as this turns into lush rainforest. Look out for beautiful crows nests and staghorn ferns growing in the canopy above.
The track gradually descends to Cedar Creek, which is reached after the last set of steps. Turn left to reach beautiful Curtis Falls, only a short stroll away. The falls run all year-round, however, they are at their most spectacular after heavy rainfalls. The track ends at a viewing platform overlooking a large rock pool, with great views of the falls and the surrounding columnar basalt rock face.

Please note that swimming is prohibited at the falls, there is a restricted access area below Curtis Falls protecting a fragile glow-worm colony.

Joalah Circuit (D5 / C5) 4.2 km return, allow about 1 hour, easy

Tamborine Waterfalls / Waterholes

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Many natural attractions greet the Tamborine Mountain visitor. A number of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls are located all over the mountain and are often the reason why so many visitors return time and again. After prolonged periods of rain, waterfalls are at their most spectacular, but all flow year round.
A bit of walking is always involved when visiting one of the many waterfalls on Tamborine Mountain.

It is hard to pick any particular waterfall as being “the best” – all of the waterfalls have their own special beauty, and need to be seen to be appreciated!

Tamborine Mountain National Park, Bushwalking, Swimming Holes, Cedar Creek Falls

Cedar Creek Rock Pools

“Cedar Creek Falls” (A4)
A short stroll from the car park at the end of “Cedar Creek Road” provides access to Cedar Creek and some of its spectacular cascades, waterfalls and rock pools. Visitors pass a couple of rewarding lookouts, and descend down into the open canyon via a sealed pathway. As Tamborine Mountain is not connected to town water, these are the only swimming holes on the mountain. Please observe all regulatory notices.

 

For information on how to get to “Cedar Creek Falls” please CLICK HERE.

Tamborine Mountain National Park, Waterfall, Bushwalking, Lookout

Cameron Falls

“Cameron Falls” (B3)
The top of the falls is reached after a very enjoyable 30 minute walk starting at the “Knoll Road” lookout. A secure concrete bridge crosses “Sandy Creek”, a viewing platform a few meters to the west offers great views inland as well as on to “Cameron Falls” to the east.

 

For information on how to get to “Cameron Falls” please CLICK HERE.

Tamborine National Park, Waterfall, Lookout, Bushwalking, Views

Witches Falls

“Witches Falls” (E2)
Being located within Queensland’s first National Park, “Witches Falls” is one of the most popular waterfalls. Access is via the “Main Western Road” car parking area opposite “Hartley Road”. Being located on the “Witches Chase” hiking track, the falls are best admired from the viewing platform also offering great inland views.

 

For information on how to get to “Witches Falls” please CLICK HERE.

Tamborine Mountain National Park, Waterfalls, Bushwalking, Lyrebrid

Curtis Falls

“Curtis Falls” (D5)
Located in the heart of Tamborine Mountain, “Curtis Falls” is the only waterfall that can be viewed from the bottom of the falls. Being fed by “Cedar Creek”, a permanent creek, the falls run all year-round. The walking track ends at a viewing platform overlooking a large rock pool, with great views of the falls and the surrounding columnar basalt rock face.

 

For information on how


Tamborine Lookouts

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Lookout, views, park bench, Tamborine, Waterfall

Lookout “Knoll Road”

Tamborine Mountain is part of an ancient volcanic rim with an elevation of around 550 meters above sea level.   The many natural attractions on offer include fantastic lookout points, allowing visitors to gaze in the distance and enjoy uninterrupted views to the surrounding hinterland and coastline.

The letters and Numbers behind each Lookout Point refers to the locations of the lookout on the new “TM Visitor Guide and Treasure Map” which can be picked up from any good tourism outlet located all over Tamborine Mountain, the Gold Coast and Brisbane.  You can also order your personal copy be clicking HERE.

INLAND LOOKOUTS (listed from north to south):

The centre of the crater was the now flat area that can be seen from various inland lookout points along the western edge of the mountain providing for endless escarpment views with breathtaking sunsets.  Numerous lakes in the valley reflect the evening rays, long shadows mesmerize many visitors who are regularly seen admiring the views.

“Knoll Road” (B3)

Located at the very end of Knoll Road, this lookout is well-maintained and easily accessible.  It offers plenty of facilities and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

“Cameron Falls” (B2)

Reached after a very enjoyable 30 minute hike starting at the “Knoll Road” lookout, this viewing platform allows views inland as well as on to “Cameron Falls”.

“Beacon Road” (B1)

Past the famous “TM Distillery” right at the very end of “Beacon Road”, this is a less frequented lookout point with a small turning circle and limited parking.

Hang gliders, lookout, views, take-off, bushwalking

Ready for take-off!

“Witches Falls” (E2)

Forming part of the “Witches Chase” hiking track, this viewing platform is best reached via a 25 minutes walk from the “Main Western Road” car parking area opposite “Hartley Road”.

“Rotary Lookout” (F2)

One of the most popular lookouts located on “Main Western Road” directly opposite the Bavarian Grill Haus Restaurant, equipped with benches and binoculars.

“Hang Gliders” (G2)

Also on “Main Western Road” this spot often comes alive with numerous hang gliders using this cleared section of the escarpment as a launch site.

Lookout, Tamborine. Gold Coast, Views, skyline

Views to Gold Coast

COASTAL VIEWS (listed from north to south):

Towards the East visitors are rewarded with fantastic coastal views, often stretching from Moreton Bay to Tweed Heads.  At night, the Surfer’s Paradise skyline comes alive, with thousands of lights twinkling in the distance and a light breeze coming from

Tamborine Picnics, BBQs and Playgrounds

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Picnic Tamborine, National Park

Picnic Baskets from “Spice of Life” Gourmet Deli!

Culinary delights on Tamborine Mountain often mean enjoying a BBQ or picnic in one of the many parks and designated picnic areas. There are a huge number of quiet and secluded picnic areas, some sheltered, some with views, some with children’s playgrounds, some with wood or electric BBQs.

And if you decide to “dine out(side)” while you are visiting Tamborine Mountain, try one of the delicious pre-packed picnic baskets from “Spice of Life” – freshly loaded to the brim with tasty treats and everything else you need for a great outdoor picnic! Baskets need to be pre-booked the day before.

However you imagine your ideal picnic spot – you are bound to find it on Tamborine Mountain!

Please also note the picnic ground overview listing at the bottom of this page, showing all worthwhile to know details of each picnic spot.

(A1) “Cedar Creek Falls”Read More

Located at the start of the walking trail to “Cedar Creek Falls”, there are two distinctly separate picnic areas. The first one is closer to the car park and offers plenty of room and facilities. The second area is reached after approximately two hundred meters walk on a sealed path, just to the right of the beginning of the board walk that leads to the falls.


(B3) “The Knoll”Read More

Also a popular lookout, the picnic area at “The Knoll” is beautifully laid out and offers every possible facility including large picnic shelters, electric BBQs and plenty of parking.  The “Sandy Creek” circuit walking trail incorporating “Cameron Falls” starts just left of the lookout.


(C3) “Geissmann Oval”Read More

A popular area for sporting activities, centrally located just off “Main Street” in North Tamborine.  Heaps of picnic facilities and within walking distance of shops, the oval is good for families and larger groups wanting a bit of space away from traffic and noise.


(D4) “Doughty Park”Read More

This small park is located within the busy North Tamborine shopping precinct, just a few meters off “Main Western Road”. It offers limited children’s playground equipment and picnic facilities.  Due to the proximity of traffic, children need to be supervised at all times.


(D7) “Staffsmith Park”Read More

Featuring the Mountain’s largest children’s playground (fully fenced and covered with shade cloth), this park offers great facilities such as a dog leash free area (also fully fenced) and a 7-station exercise track.


(E8) “Lions Park”Read More

Offering basic

Tamborine National Park

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Tamborine Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise!

The famous “Witches Falls” section of the Tamborine National Park (MtTamborine, Mount Tamborine) was declared in 1908, making it Queensland’s first national park. Over the years additional reserves have been declared and today the park is made up of 13 sections of land on the Tamborine plateau and surrounding foothills.

When you visit Tamborine Mountain, visit the many waterfalls which are easily reached by clearly defined walking trails and bushwalks. Lookouts with breathtaking views invite to stop and gaze into the distance. There are numerous beautiful picnic and BBQ areas, inviting you to enjoy a meal in the Great Outdoors.

And the kids haven’t been forgotten either – Tamborine Mountain offers a large number of kid’s playgrounds so that Mum and Dad can truly relax and also enjoy their day out!

One of the “Frequently Asked Questions” is whether the Tamborine National Park is open all year round, what times during the day and how much the entry fee is. This question is based on the fact that some of Australia’s National Parks close during certain times of the year, are only open during normal daylight hours and indeed often charge an entry fee (which in turn is used for the upkeep of the roads, rubbish removal, conservation and other worthwhile projects). The Tamborine National Park is open all year round, there are no gates, no entry fees – but as always, common sense rules, local regulations need to be observed to ensure that our National Parks can be fully enjoyed by many generations to come!

The Knoll Section of the Tamborine National Park

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Picnic, BBQ, Lookout, Childrens play area, Bushwalking, Mt Tamborine

Click the map for a larger version

Access:

In North Tamborine, turn off “main Western Road” into Main Street, continue past the shops and the residential area where it becomes “Knoll Road”, keep left when the road forks.

Sandy Creek / Cameron Falls Circuit (B3) 2.6 km return, allow 1 hour, easy grade

The track descends from the car park to the creek through transitional rainforest with large flooded gums and Piccabeen groves.  Often large black skink lizards can be seen sunning themselves on this track (42 stairs).

Turn right when reaching the Sandy Creek circuit “T” junction, and follow the gently sloping track, watch for water runoff channels diagonally crossing the track.  When the track curves to the left, look out to your right for an impressive boulder field, the view is partly obscured by a palm grove (14 stairs).

The creek now becomes visible below on your left.  The track follows the creek and keeps descending towards the escarpment.  Gradually, the forest opens up, and the rambling of “Cameron Falls” waterfall can be heard in the distance.

Lookout at “Cameron Falls”

The track turns sharply left, continuing along the cliff edge.  You will soon reach a concrete bridge crossing Sandy Creek.  The creek drops away over the escarpment, creating “Cameron Falls” (85 stairs).

The creek upstream as well as the clearing it created towards the falls are one of the many rewards for walkers coming to Tamborine Mountain.

Cameron Falls

A branch track to Cameron Falls Lookout (75meters) just past the bridge enables you to truly appreciate the natural beauty of this waterfall.  The lookout is very safe, offering spectacular views to Mount Flinders and Brisbane in the distance, as well as Cameron Falls to the right.  Walkers often spend a lot of time here, taking in the serenity of the area (29 stairs).

Upper crossing of
“Sandy Creek”

Continue right when returning from the branch track.  You will cross a timber sleeper bridge crossing a small creek, before reaching the upper “Sandy Creek” crossing (69 stairs).

A concrete bridge crosses Sandy Creek, offering good views both upstream and downstream.  A short stroll leads back up to the Sandy Creek circuit “T” junction, turn right and follow the uphill track back to the car parking area (70 stairs).

The Joalah Section of the Tamborine National Park

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Tamborine National Park, Bushwalking, Walking Trails, Accommodation, Views, Lookouts

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Access:

For ease of parking, turn off Eagle Heights Road into Dapsang Drive at the “St George Anglican Church”, there is a very large parking area to the left at the end of the street. This parking area serves the church as well as the walking trail.

“Dapsang Drive” Carpark:
Car parking spaces: 42
Disabled car parking spaces: 2
Bus parking spaces: YES – 3
Public Toilets: YES
BBQs: NO
Picnic Settings: NO
Sheltered Picnic Settings: NO
Additional seating: NO
Views: NO
Information Board: YES – General Information

Alternatively, you can also access the start of this walk via a 400meter long walk starting via a small timber bridge at the “Curtis Corner” T- junction of Eagle Heights Road and Geissmann Drive. This is a popular tourist stop with several cafes and eateries, so parking is limited at times.

“Curtis Corner” T-junction:
Car parking spaces: 20
Disabled car parking spaces: 1
Public Toilets: NO – but available in food outlets
BBQs: NO
Picnic Settings: NO
Sheltered Picnic Settings: NO
Additional seating: NO
Views: NO
Information Board: YES – General Information

Curtis Falls (D5) 1.5km return, 101 steps, moderate grade with some steeper sections, allow 60 minutes return with plenty of time to admire the waterfall.

Viewing platform “Albert’s Lyrebird”

The start of the track meanders downhill through wet eucalypt forest beneath towering flooded gums.

Take advantage of the viewing platform on the left, allowing rainforest views towards the creek below. A plaque gives information about the illusive “Albert’s Lyrebird”. Joalah is an Aboriginal word meaning “Haunt of the Lyrebird”. During the winter months, the loud calls of the male Albert’s Lyrebird can still be heard (12 stairs).

“Curtis Falls” viewing platform

After the viewing platform the track gradually descends to Curtis Creek, which is reached after the last set of steps.

You will notice a drop in temperature as you descend into lush rainforest. Look out for beautiful crows nests and staghorn ferns growing in the canopy above (106 stairs).

Curtis Falls

Turn left to reach beautiful Curtis Falls, only a short stroll away. The falls run all year-round, however, they are at their most spectacular after heavy rainfalls. The track ends at a viewing platform overlooking a large rock pool, with great views of the falls and the surrounding columnar basalt rock face (6 stairs).

Please note that swimming is prohibited at

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