Romance a while at “Tamborine Mountain Chalets!”

Escape to one of Queensland’s most captivating, enchanting and romantic hideaways. Re-discover the true magic of romance in our stylish and beautifully appointed luxury split level chalet, aptly named “Romance A While”.

Set amidst a private rainforest garden, “Romance A While” is one of six privately owned chalets situated within “Tamborine Mountain Chalets” at 112 Long Road (the section of Long Road generally known as “Gallery Walk”). Separated by their own raised boardwalk, the chalets are totally secluded and completely private from one another.

Your chalet has been designed and furnished to capture the essence of love and romance by bringing together the mountain’s scenic beauty and peaceful ambiance within a delightful experience of intimacy and mutual appreciation.

So, irrespective of whether you are looking for the ultimate in Romance and Magic or are merely wanting to sit back and enjoy the peace and tranquility . . . nothing will come close in providing the Luxury, Privacy, Ambiance and Setting as a stay at “Romance A While”.

Just a short drive from the Gold Coast or Brisbane, Tamborine Mountain (often referred to as Mount Tamborine) has long been favoured as the ideal getaway retreat. The fresh invigorating mountain air, scenic walks and numerous waterfalls have placed Tamborine Mountain on top of the map for rejuvenation, stress relief and invigoration for the body, mind and soul.

Your chalet has been lovingly prepared for your special intimate romantic getaway, relaxation and rejuvenation, honeymoon hideaway, marriage proposal, anniversary celebration or any excuse you can find to get away for a few days and simply relax and enjoy the gift of life. Gift vouchers are also available.

The inside of the chalet is a split level format and features a luxury queen bed with quality down pillows, dual spa, deluxe shower, fluffy bath robes, digital flat screen TV, Austar, DVD, AM/FM Radio/CD Player, CD library, log fireplace, reverse cycle air-conditioning, private rainforest balcony, fully equipped kitchenette and secure parking

Your Romantic hideaway awaits you, nestled within a private rainforest garden, totally private and secluded, yet only a short stroll from Mount Tamborine’s famous “Gallery Walk” with all its fascinating array of boutique shops, wineries and restaurants.

Due to its popularity, “Romance A While” is often booked out well in advance. It is therefore advisable to book early in order to avoid disappointment. So don’t delay

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.

Whether you explore every path and garden setting or just sit and enjoy a picnic with friends, you will have a memorable time in our Botanic Gardens.

Known as a jewel in the crown of the Scenic Rim, Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens is nestled in a valley covering 11 hectares with combined plantings of sub-tropical and cool temperate exotic plants and natural sub-tropical rainforest.

Designed as a series of boutique settings, the Botanic Gardens has specimen collections from all over the world. There are large seasonal displays of Camellias, Magnolias, Gardenias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons including Vireyas.  You will be delighted by the Rose garden and impressed by the large collection of perennials, Bromeliads, Clivias and Hydrangeas.

Placed alongside the Tamborine Creek, the Japanese garden has its own special appeal with selected Camellias, pruned shrubs, bridge and pond.  Here, you will also find one of the 10 contemplative sites which are placed in specially chosen settings throughout the Gardens to allow visitors to rest awhile and enjoy the ambience of the surrounds.

Many specimen trees are planted in the extensive lawn area and the delicate Maples are a delight in autumn, as is the avenue of Cherry trees in October.

You will be delighted by the lake with its stone bridge and picturesque surrounds which include areas for picnics. You will enjoy exploring the various pathways, many of which are accessible by pushers and wheelchairs.  You will be charmed by the boardwalk through the palm grove and you will be enchanted by the upper rainforest walk.

The Botanic Gardens is a Scenic Rim Regional Council property and is managed and developed entirely by Volunteers from the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club.

“Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens”
Forsythia Drive
Eagle Heights Qld 4271
Phone: (07) 5545 2331
Email: tmbotanicgardens@bigpond.com
Website: www.tmbotanicgardens.org.au

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 button shown at the end of each trail overview below.

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 grade

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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!

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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 to get to “Curtis Falls” please CLICK HERE.

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.

“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.

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 the ocean.

The rolling hills on the Eastern side of

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.

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

(A1) “Cedar Creek Falls”

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.

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(B3) “The Knoll”

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.

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(C3) “Geissmann Oval”

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.

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(D4) “Doughty Park”

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.

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(D7) “Staffsmith Park”

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.

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(E8) “Lions Park”

Offering basic picnic facilities, the “Lions” Park offers plenty of room for the kids to roam around.  Large trees provide shade on hot days and cooking can be done on a number of wood fired BBQ’s.

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(K3) “Rosser Park”

Just across the road from “Taste Buddies” Convenience Store and the “St Bernards Shopping Village”, this park is easily accessible and well visited, offering sheltered picnic settings and wood

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!

BUSHWALKS / TRAILS

WATERFALLS / HOLES

LOOKOUTS

PICNICS / PLAYGROUNDS

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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.

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.

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).

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).

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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.

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).

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).

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 the falls, there is a restricted access area

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Access:

Turn into “Wongawallen Road” at the upper roundabout of “Gallery Walk”, parking is about 200 meters down the road on the left opposite the “Heritage Centre”.  The parking area is limited, however, plenty of additional parking space is available on both sides of the road.

“Wongawallen Road” Carpark:

Car parking spaces: 9
Disabled car parking spaces: NO
Bus parking spaces: NO
Public Toilets: NO
BBQs: NO
Picnic Settings: YES – 1x 12-seater
Sheltered Picnic Settings: YES – 2x 8-seater
Additional seating: NO
Views: NO
Information Board: YES – General Information

MacDonald Circuit (D6), 1.4km return, allow 35 minutes, easy grade

This area of land was named after Miss Jessie MacDonald, who generously donated part of this area to become a National Park in 1933.  Picnic facilities include a small shelter shed and a large picnic table at the start of the walking track on the edge of the rainforest.

This precious track of subtropical rainforest is popular with bird watchers, and offers visitors a quiet rainforest bush walk away from street noise and crowds.  The circuit is easy to navigate and very enjoyable

This relatively flat loop track passes through rainforest with towering strangler figs, beautiful piccabeen palm groves and tall trees with vines and ferns.   Shortly after the start of the bush walk keep to your left as you enter the loop track.  At the “T” junction, a small fence has been erected to prevent walkers taking a short-cut through the forest – please stay on the track and help protect the rainforest! (13 stairs)

The circuit meanders gently downhill, passing two impressive strangler figs on the right of the track.  A couple of narrower sections are created by large trees.  Often, the ground is covered by hundreds of palm fringes, care should be taken especially after heavy rain.

Occasionally, walkers are reminded of how close this section of the Tamborine National park is to suburban living with some sounds filtering through the rainforest at certain times of the day.  Closer towards the lower-most point of the track it becomes slightly steeper and than starts to gradually wind its way back up hill again.

After three small timber log creek crossings, walkers come past an uprooted tree resting on another one.  Shortly after a fourth timber log creek crossing, the circuit is complete (3 stairs).

The car park is

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Access:

The start of the walking trail is easily accessible on “Main Western Road”. Plenty of parking and great inland views make for a pleasant start of the walk.  Another way to reach the famous “Witches Falls” Water Fall is to turn into Beacon Road from Main Western Road, and stay left when the road forks, reaching another entry point at the end of “Witches Chase” (see “Witches Chase Track” description second paragraph below).

This area has unfortunately been neglected for many years, with no signage provided, as well as the timber entry arch having rotted away leaving just the two bushrock base pillars.

The “Witches Falls National Park” was the FIRST National Park proclaimed in Queensland on 28 March 1908.  There are several information signs erected at the start of the walk at “Main Western Road”, giving a good insight into the history of the area as well as it’s flora and fauna.

Witches Falls Circuit (E2), 3.1 km, allow about 1 hour, moderate grade

From the car park at “Main Western Road”, the southern start of the track descends down the steep mountain side through open forest, allowing great views inland. It eventually flattens out and continues through a stretch of seasonal lagoons, a wet-weather deviation track normally guarantees easy navigation all year round, however – NOTE:  The southern entry to the circuit is currently closed due to damage to the track after heavy rainfalls early February 2010.  Walkers are advised to use the northern track to reach both “Witches Falls Water Falls” as well as the “Witches Chase Track”.

The northern entry also starts at the car park at “Main Western Road”, start heading north on the flat easy-to-follow track that runs behind the cemetery and some private properties.  A bench constructed from old railway sleepers invites to rest.  The track than starts to descend into the valley, zigzagging down the mountain, passing through medium density rainforest with large boulders strewn all over the mountain side (114 stairs).  Care must be taken, as some of the stairs use natural bush rocks, heights therefore vary considerably.

At the end of the descend, after briefly walking through a flatter section of rainforest, walkers will reach the “T” junction where the currently closed southern entry joins.

“Witches Falls” are reached just a couple of hundred meters to the right. Another 50

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Access:

This section of the park is easily reached via Tamborine Mountain Road. It is an ideal stop on the way up to Tamborine Mountain from Tamborine Village. The turn-off to “Cedar Creek Falls Road” is just past the information map stopping bay on the left, on the same sharp right bend than the turn-off to “Thunderbird Park”. Please take care – this large bitumen street corner has a 40km/h speed limit, and is often used as a large bus turning circle.

A fairly narrow road leads down towards “Cedar Creek Falls”, crossing Cedar Creek via a concrete level creek crossing shortly before reaching the car parking area.

Visitors are asked to please keep noise to a minimum as this is also a residential area.

Please park only in the designated spots, and do not obstruct resident’s driveways. Note that there is NO parking on the access road (yellow lines). For detailed descriptions of the car parking area please click on “Cedar Creek Picnic and BBQ Area”.

Cedar Creek Falls Lookout (A4) – 500m return to lookout, allow about 20 minutes return, easy grade

This flat bitumen track from the car park to the lookout is suitable for strollers and assisted wheelchair access. The lookout at the end of the walk offers very nice views of the waterfalls, cascades and a series of rock pools popular with swimmers. This walking track is ideally suitable for the young, the elderly and the disabled, providing spectacular waterfall scenery within very short walking distance.

Cedar Creek Falls Rock Pools (A4) 900m return from lookout (see before), allow about 30 minutes, moderate grade

The track provides access to Cedar Creek and some of its spectacular cascades, waterfalls and rock pools. It is hard to describe the natural beauty of this spot without using superlatives, but judge for yourself – and don’t forget to bring your togs!

Please note that NO glass containers are allowed past the viewing platform, and observe the regulatory notices warning of slippery rocks, steep cliffs and “no go” areas close to the falls. The entire track is sealed, and provides for safe walking even after heavy rain.

The walk starts to the right of the lookout, sloping down gently. Upon reaching a fork, keep to the left to reach another viewing platform. Rest to take full advantage of the breathtaking views

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Access:

There are three different ways of accessing this bush walking area. All three provide limited parking, but also offer very convenient access to one of the most beautiful sections of the Tamborine National Park.

A. Entry from “Curtis Road”(E6)

Turn into Curtis Road heading East, the road ends after about 100meters, parking is on the left as you enter the large turning circle.

Car parking spaces: 2
Disabled car parking spaces: NO
Bus parking spaces: NO
Public Toilets: NO
BBQs: NO
Picnic Settings: NO
Sheltered Picnic Settings: NO
Additional seating: NO
Views: NO
Information Board: YES – General Information

Palm Grove Circuit (F6) from Curtis Road (2.5km return, allow 1 hour, easy grade)

The first section of this bush walk is simply called “Access track”, which highly underrates the breathtaking rainforest scenery that awaits you. The track descends downhill, first gradually zigzagging than straightening out. Walkers will encounter a number of huge trees such as strangler figs, ghost gums and the like, some of these leaning and forming some fascinating buttress root growth formations (44 stairs).

A huge fallen strangler fig blocking the path has been partly cut allowing walkers to pass safely. At the “T” junction to the “Palm Grove Circuit” track allow time to admire a gigantic leaning strangler fig on the left.

B. Entry from “Palm Grove Avenue” (E6)

Head south on Eagle Heights Road and turn into Palm Grove Avenue when the road veers left, you will reach the end of the road after about 200 meters. Car parking spaces are not clearly marked, but recognizable; there is a turning circle and some picnic facilities at the entrance to the bush walk.

Car parking spaces: 6 to 8
Disabled car parking spaces: NO
Bus parking spaces: NO
Public Toilets: NO
BBQs: NO
Picnic Settings: 1 x 8-seater
Sheltered Picnic Settings: NO
Additional seating: 1 Bench
Views: YES
Information Board: YES – General Information

Palm Grove Circuit (F6) from Palm Grove Road (2.5km return, allow 1 hour, easy grade)

The track starts just past the picnic area, slowly descending through subtropical rainforest and crossing a couple of small runoff creeks via timber plank bridges. The “T” junction to the “Palm Grove Circuit” with the gigantic leaning strangler fig (see above) is reached after a pleasant 15 minute stroll.

From here, keep heading downhill until a few minutes

Set in five acres of rolling lawns central to wineries and national parks, “Marks & Gardner Gallery @ Secret Garden” is a unique destination for serious art and booklovers.

Marks & Gardner Gallery is committed to exhibiting quality contemporary art by established and emerging Australian artists. The innovative exhibition program changes every 5 weeks and presents exhibitions by contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, jewellers & designers , together with focus exhibitions including original illustrations from children’s books and a biannual ceramic exhibition.

Secret Garden Bookshop specialises in Australian children’s books from birth to teen. The Bookshop also stocks an eclectic range of books for adults from literature to specialty themes .Regular book launches and workshops are held with authors and illustrators throughout the year and provide a unique opportunity to meet some of our well known Australian authors/illustrators.

The Secret Garden Veranda Cafe is located on the sunny rear deck, overlooking expansive gardens and lawns. Light lunches, coffee and cakes are served from Wednesday to Sunday 9 am to 4 pm.

Visit us at:
“Marks & Gardner Gallery”
69 Main Western Road
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 4992
Email: art@marksandgardner.com
Website: www.marksandgardner.com

Yet another Tamborine Mountain accommodation alternative is to rent houses on short or medium term!

Popular with larger families and social groups, mountain houses, cottages and chalets offer the convenience of multi-bedroom accommodation under the one roof whilst offering privacy and peaceful enjoyment of the facilities on offer. Features you will find are fully equipped kitchens, air con, undercover parking, sensational views and so on – please refer to the description of each individual property for full details.

Whilst 2-night minimum bookings are required for most properties, one night stays are considered by some hosts, so it pays to give them a quick call to discuss your requirements.

	SKYhouse Tamborine Mtn SKY by name…SKY by nature.  Let your heart sing!
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	Mt Barney Lodge Eco Tourism Retreat with two Queenslander Homesteads!
	Mt Barney Lodge is an eco-accredited retreat, surrounded by Mt Barney National Park, which specializes in group and family bookings and adventure activities. Unwind in one of our two genuine fully self-contained Queenslander Homesteads.  The charming old farmhouse “Moringararah” sleeps up to 15 people, and the gracious old Queenslander “Boolamoola” up to 6 people.
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The best of Queensland wines!

“Witches Falls” is a small, highly regarded 200 tonne winery located on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland.

We source premium grapes from the Granite Belt to produce a select range of quality hand made Queensland wines.

We are achieving some fantastic results. Over the past three years on the National Wine Show circuit we have been awarded 4 Trophies, 6 Gold medals and over 50 other medals for our wines including the top scoring Cabernet Sauvignon for our 2005 Prophecy Cabernet at the 2007 Rutherglen Wine Show.

A family owned and operated business, visitors have the opportunity to talk to winemaker Jon Heslop and the rest of the Witches Falls Winery team. Jon has had winery experience working in both the Hunter Valley and Barossa Valley.

Our philosophy is simple – to combine meticulous attention to detail, and innovation with the best of traditional winemaking practices to create exceptional varietal wines. As a family owned and operated winery, we offer both experienced wine buffs and new-comers a range of insights into the world of winemaking.

Witches Falls’ Cellar Door is open daily from 10am to 4pm for tasting, winery tours and cellar door sales. Come and try some of our award winning wines.

“Witches Falls Winery”
79 Main Western Road, North Tamborine
Phone: (07) 5545 2609
Email: sales@WitchesFalls.com.au
Website: WitchesFalls.com.au

“Cedar Creek Lodges” at Thunderbird Park is a magnificent mountain adventure playground on 112-hectares of unspoiled rainforest on Tamborine Mountain.
A hidden oasis only 40 minutes drive from the Gold Coast and less than an hour from Brisbane.

This mountain resort is ideal for adventures, family holidays, weekend escapes, school camps, conferences, corporate groups, weddings and general social events

Accommodation
A large variety of accommodation styles are available. These include:

• Stylish Creek Lodges
• Luxury Spa Rooms
• Deluxe Spa Rooms
• Premium Rooms
• Superior Room
• Bush Lodges (Family Accommodation)
• Lorikeet Lodge (Family Accommodation)
• Mill Lodge (Family Accommodation)

Activities
Thunderbird Park is well known for its adventurous and adrenalin pumping activities. The activities available are as follows:

• Thunderegg Fossicking – hunt for gemstone filled thundereggs from when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
• Adventure Parc – 72 jungle games and 11 flying foxes…choose the adventure that is right for you.
• Horse Trail Riding – imagine riding trails through cool, green rainforest next to a babbling creek.
• Laser Skirmish – kit up in camouflage gear and face paint, form teams with mission objectives and play in the lush rainforest. It’s ready…aim…FUN!
• Mini Golf – Thunderbird Park’s original 18 hole mini golf course.
• Bush Walking
• Bird Feeding

Facilities

• Onsite restaurant ‘Rainforest Restaurant and Lounge Bar’ – setting a new benchmark for style, the recently renovated ‘Rainforest Restaurant and Lounge Bar’ will continue to impress guests with its rainforest surrounds by day and its magical lighting effects by night.
• Onsite kiosk ‘The Terrace Kiosk’ – wood fired pizzas, light meals and snacks. Open 7 days for lunch from 10am.
• Salt water swimming pool

• Rainforest rock pools
• Basketball court (1/2 court)
• Tennis court (1/2 court)
• Car park
• Communal Lounge
• Conference/Convention Facilities
• Cots available
• Equipment hire
• Games/recreation area
• Gardens in property
• High chair
• Ice
• Iron
• Laundry

• Library
• Masseur/Masseuse
• Movie hire
• Non smoking establishment
• Open fireplace
• Outdoor furniture
• Pets allowed, enquire on booking
• Playground
• Public telephone
• Room service

“Cedar Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park”
Cnr Cedar Creek Falls & Tamborine Mountain Road
Tamborine Mountain Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 1468
Fax: (07) 5545 2707
Email: info@CedarCreekLodges.com.au
Website: CedarCreekLodges.com.au

“Discover Tamborine Mountain” Map Reference B3

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”. Note a narrow one-lane passage between a couple of trees. Keep left when the road forks, following the single lane to the car parking area (“TM Visitor Guide and Treasure Map” reference – B3)

Car parking spaces: 27
Disabled car parking spaces: 1
Bus parking spaces: NO
Public Toilets: YES
BBQs: 2 x push button, gas operated
Picnic Settings: 5 x timber bench / tables on stone look concrete slabs
Sheltered Picnic Settings: 1 x large weather shelter with Picnic setting with seating for approx. 12 people
Additional seating: 1 x Timber Bench at lookout
Views: Inland towards Mount Flinders and Brisbane
Information Board: 1 x covered (provided by the EPA)

“The Knoll” picnic area and lookout is one of the many hidden treasures on Tamborine Mountain. The grounds are well kept; the shady grass area is quite large and offers breathtaking views inland. Plenty of parking, ease of access and all facilities make “The Knoll” an ideal spot for a picnic lunch or a BBQ.

“Qld National Parks and Wildlife Service” has put up warning signs discouraging the feeding of native wildlife:

“It’s hard to resist – but do not feed the birds!
Native animals that are fed human food may:
• become sick or
• overpopulate the area
• bite, kick, peck or scratch you and other park visitors

Please help the animals and all park users.
Let native animals find their own food.”

“Discover Tamborine Mountain” Map Reference A4 + A5

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. There are large flat grassed areas ideal for throwing a ball, with many tree sheltered picnic settings spread out along the edges. An ideal family area away from any traffic noise or similar suburban influences.

The closeness to the only swimming hole on Tamborine Mountain “Cedar Creek Falls” makes this picnic area the ideal summer destination. Three waterfalls are just 10 minutes walk away, inviting the visitor to cool down from the summer’s heat. The waterfalls are spectacular all year round, the gorge scenery breathtaking.

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. This area was once used as a school and group campground, and therefore provides a safe and secluded setting for your next picnic, close to nature and with all facilities you could wish for!

“Discover Tamborine Mountain” Map Reference D4

A popular area for sporting activities, “Geissmann Oval” is centrally located just off “Main Street” in North Tamborine, allowing you to get all your supplies within a short walking distance from all shops!

With heaps of picnic facilities such as shelter, a children’s playground, sporting fields, plenty of parking, easy access, shady trees and public toilets the oval is great for families and larger groups wanting a bit of space away from traffic and noise.

Please note that this area is host to several regular local sports events, which at times can limit the availability of all facilities on site.