“Albert River Wines” proudly invites you to experience the new “Australiana Tour” offering a variety of authentic “true blue” activities! Tours happen at 2pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus every day during Queensland School Holidays.

Billy Tea & Damper

Join our Tour Guides as they re-enact the traditional practice of Billy Tea & Damper, which was once the ritual of our Stockman Drovers in the 1800 to 1900’s. The Aussie Stockman used to drove cattle and horses for days on end, and without much room in their saddlebags, flour, salt & tea leaves were the scarce items they would afford themselves on the long journeys. However over the years, damper evolved into being prepared with beer, meaning the mixture rose more easily and tasted better. Guests can participate in preparing the Damper, which involves mixing the flour, beer & salt by hand and having a go at “spinning” the billycan, to ensure the tea leaves brew a strong mix of tea. With the opportunity for guests to taste the “damper” with homemade Aussie jam and sample the tea from authentic camp teacups, this really is an exciting True Blue Aussie experience not to miss!

Grape Stomping in the Barrels

In bare-feet or gumboots, guests have the chance to make grape juice by stomping grapes in the barrels, as we mimic the ancient way of making wine. Let the competition heat up, as guests race to extract the most juice from the grapes in a 2 minute grape stomping frenzy. Bystanders look out! As it is often known for juice to splash when enthusiastic stompers really go hard!

Boomerang Throwing

For thousands of years indigenous Australians (Aborigines) hunted their food with rudimentary weapons of Boomerangs and Spears. In this activity, our guests get the chance to throw an authentic carved boomerang and try their luck at having it return! This is no easy feat and soon it is learnt how hard this skill is to master! And we advise that sometimes you may need to duck for cover when stray boomerangs take flight!

Whip Cracking

Another of our traditional Stockmen’s tools-of-trade, the stock whip was a necessary means to keep large amounts of sheep, cattle & horses under control. A little bit dangerous, but with instruction from our Tour Guides, it is quite possible to learn how to crack a stock whip within a couple of goes… some guests even

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.

Motel-style cabins and ensuited rooms are available with a total site capacity of 300 beds.

We have three individual, self-contained campsites which may be booked collectively or separately.

·         Tamborine Lodge
·         WEC Centre (managed by QCCC)
·         CMS Centre (managed by QCCC)
·         Pioneers (managed by QCCC)

Each site’s layout allows more than one group to use the site/s at once while having their own private meeting and accommodation areas (sharing dining rooms only).

By combining sites Tamborine can cater to large groups whilst offering a high degree of flexibility. There are other campsites adjacent to QCCC’s sites, which allow for the accommodation of up to 600 guests in total.

“QCCC TAMBORINE”
255 Beacon Road
NORTH TAMBORINE Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 1417
Email: qccc_tamborine@qccc.com.au
Website: www.QCCC.com.au

Click on the yellow circle to find SPICE OF LIFE on the main map!

At “Spice of Life” through our passion for exciting, quality food products we aim to offer a fascinating and varied taste experience each time you visit our Café and Deli.

We gather and select the finest ingredients and products from regional and international suppliers, using our many years of experience living and traveling overseas.

On our website, we present a mouth-watering collection of foods, drinks, teas, coffees, jams and savoury condiments, oils, vinegars, curries and chutneys, some of the world’s finest sweets and chocolates, cookies and nibbles, not to mention all things spice!  Everything from breakfast to dessert is represented: from Byron Bay to Brazil , Maleny to Morocco.

You can sample some of the world’s most interesting flavours in person (at our thriving Tamborine Mountain Café) … and now online.  We stock Ogilvie jams and condiments, Fehlbergs antipasti, Brookfarm muesli and macadamia oil, Nicholsen Finishing Vinegars, Pukara flavoured olive oils and vinegars, Gourmet Spice Blend Dukkas, Lindt and Droste chocolates, Chiasso coffee and Chai teas.

We have a fascinating range of books on foods of the world, complemented by virtually all you’ll need to savour them: cooking implements, coffee-makers and cups, tea infusers and teapots.

Our products make fantastic gifts for the food lovers amongst us: from beautifully presented individual items to gift packs , and plenty of cooking implements to keep budding ‘foodie’ youngsters occupied!

“Spice of Life” is well known on Tamborine Mountain for its catering and functions.  Pop in and grab a takeaway or home-function menu, or you can download one on our website (link below).

We promise that whether you visit in person, or browse our site, you will agree that variety is indeed … the “Spice of Life”!

“Spice of Life”
28 Main Street
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 3553
Email: info@spiceoflifecafedeli.com
Website: SpiceOfLifeCafeDeli.com

At FLIGHTS OF FANCY be transported to the places where dreams are made.

There is something to delight everyone, young or old, in our fabulous feature rooms. Discover a shopping experience that’s different from all the rest as you explore our fairytale like rooms.

Visit the Secret Garden and find creatures from legend to make your garden a magical place.

In the Ocean Room the soft sounds of the sea will relax you as you browse amongst the creatures that inhabit this watery realm. From sirens to shells we have it all.

The sounds and sights in our Illuminated Forest will carry you away to a land where imagination soars. This magical place can make the old feel young again and is the stuff dreams are made of. Everyone leaves this room with a smile.

Our newest room The Summer Bower is a pretty space where the fairies love to play. It is here you will find our Fairy Chloe reading stories for children on Sundays. And this is the space to watch for upcoming events with a magical twist.

We carry the best ranges of fairywear in south-east Queensland, with gorgeous wings and headpieces made by artist in residence Jo Morgan. And we haven’t forgotten the boys with a range of dragons, pirates, dinosaurs and other things boys like. We also have an extensive range of wearable and decorative masks and fascinators, along with those accessories like gloves, eyelashes, tiaras and pointy ears that are often hard to find.

Flights of Fancy also hire specialty lighting for weddings and other special occasions.

Find us at the “Fig Tree Roundabout” upper end of Gallery Walk.
Come soon and discover the magic!

“Flights of Fancy”
Shop 4, 117 Long Road “Gallery Walk”
Eagle Heights Qld 4271
Phone / Fax: (07) 5545 1157
Email: flights_fancy@yahoo.com
Website: FlightsOfFancy.com.au

At “Belvedere on Main” authentic Italian Chef Mario from ROMA welcomes you six days a week (closed Mondays). Mario prepares delicious home made pasta and creates a range of mouthwatering wood fired pizzas in the traditional PIZZA OF NAPLES style. Expect classic Italian fare at it’s best, you won’t be disappointed.
A warm and welcoming atmosphere make this Italian Restaurant a popular choice for locals and visitors alike, for both lunch and dinner.

It is located at the end of “Main Street” in North Tamborine, just follow the road all the way to the end, and u-turn where the median strip ends. “Belvedere on Main” is just to your left.

“Belvedere on Main”
43 Main Street
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 4063
Email: mariopestry@hotmail.com
Website: DiscoverTamborine.com.au

The Tamborine Mountain Wine Trail Map is ideal for a self drive winery tour, but if you are planning to indulge a little, maybe a wine tour is for you. Wine tours pick up from your Mount Tamborine Accommodation, so you are safe all the way. Most wine tours can be tailor made to your preferences, so relax and enjoy all the beautiful wines, ports, liquors etc. Mount Tamborine has to offer!

Please click on the map for a printer friendly version.

The “Queensland Wine Centre”, located in the hub of Mount Tamborine’s culinary and artistic district, aims to provide wine lovers with the greatest range of local Queensland wines.

Officially opened on 9th September 2010 by the Hon Anna Bligh, Premier of Queensland and Minister of Arts, the “Queensland Wine Centre” is housed in the previous storage and Wine making area of the main building at the Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery in Hartley Road, North Tamborine. It features a barrel bar at its centre surrounded by custom made Alcoves displaying selected wines from boutique vineyards located within our prestigious ‘Sunshine State’.

When you visit the Queensland Wine Centre you will experience the largest range of Queensland wines under one roof showcasing some of the most awarded and more specialized varietals such as Durif, Tempranillo and Morvedre. Our wines are sourced from South East Queensland wineries predominately located in the Granite Belt and South Burnett Regions.

Our boutique facility has been designed to cater for small and large groups of up to 80 guests so please call us to make a booking for your next event or intimate day out.

• Enjoy a full wine experience in the Wine Factory—a working winery where you can learn all about winemaking from vine to bottle.
• Join the club! Become a Wine on Q member to take advantage of our many special offers including Wine Launch Events, Harvest Days and Promotional Offers.

If you’re looking for a little bit of class in your next day trip destination you would be hard pressed to pass up the “Queensland Wine Centre” at Cedar Creek Estate open daily from 10 am to 4pm.

Wineries at the Queensland Wine Centre:
BALLANDEAN ESTATE, BUNGAWARRA WINES, CASLEY MT HUTTON WINERY, CEDAR CREEK WINES, CLOVELY ESTATE WINES, GOLDEN GROVE ESTATE, GRANITE RIDGE, HIDDEN CREEK, KOMINOS, MOFFATDALE RIDGE, MOONRISE ESTATE, ROBERT CHANNON WINES, SIRROMET WINES, SUMMIT WINES and SYMPHONY HILL.

“Queensland Wine Centre” at
The Cedar Creek Vineyard Estate & Winery
104 – 144 Hartley Road
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 1666
Email: wine@cedarcreekestate.com
Website: www.cedarcreekestate.com.au

Perched on a hillside of magical Tamborine Mountain is “Heritage Estate Wines”, a majestic setting which enjoys sweeping views over the hinterland and out to the Pacific Ocean.
“The Heritage” operates daily as a cellar door, restaurant and wedding/function center. The restaurant and reception center was formerly the Infant Saviour Catholic Church, in Burleigh Heads. Owners Bryce and Paddy Kassulke have lovingly restored the former church to create a destination of unsurpassed old world elegance.

With such a unique and historic building added with the newly completed Glass House Pavilion it’s no wonder that “The Heritage” is fast becoming a top choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The personalized service and wedding planning goes beyond expectation, and guests and family love the stunning setting.
In our efforts to be the perfect venue for your wedding and reception, corporate or private function or simply a relaxing lunch any day of the week, we have developed a passion for providing quality service, fine food and beautiful wine.

“Heritage Estate Wines” have taken out numerous awards, including Winestate’s “Wine of the Year” for Australia and NZ, the QLD RNA “Winery of the Year” award and each year individual wines have earned multiple medals.
The winery was first established in 1992 in Queensland’s Granite Belt – and is still the heart of this family owned and operated boutique winery. It’s there that all grapes are grown and all wine is produced under the expert hands of the family. Wines from the Heritage Estate range are sold exclusively at the Cottonvale and Tamborine Mountain cellar doors.

We welcome visitors 7 days a week, so come try our wines, taste our food and let us make your day!

“Heritage Estate Wines”
Cnr Bartle and Shelf Roads
Mount Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 3144 or
(07) 5545 3177
Email: info@theheritage.net.au
Website: TheHeritage.net.au

For the third time held on Tamborine Mountain – in 2013, the Festival was held on Friday May 3rd to Sunday May 5th 2013

UPDATE regarding the 2013 event, submitted in April 2013 by Organiser Paul Biagini:

Greetings Folks
Things are hotting up here at the office as we head full steam into organising Garterbelts & Gasoline 2013
The 5th annual GarterBelts & Gasoline Nostalgia Festival, will again be a full blown three day and night celebration of 1950s culture featuring hot rods, custom cars, live rockabilly, jump blues and Alt country bands from both Australia and overseas, international VIP’s, one of Australia’s finest traditional pinup contests, vintage fashion parades, shopping tour, kustom culture art exhibition, nostalgia movies in an old world theatre and one of Australia’s only and easily largest public road vintage soap box derby races. The weekend will again rock picturesque Tamborine Mountain on the Gold Coast hinterland and will include four separate venues, lots to see and do, wineries and vintage shops, take it easy or party hard, its your choice, there will again be VIP camping for vintage caravans and campers and camping for modern campers and vans also, lots of other accommodation on offer also but be quick! All of this just half way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The Queensland Labour Day Long Weekend
It is official, the Queensland Government has scrapped the Qld Labour Day long weekend as of this year. What this means is the Monday of GarterBelts & Gasoline 2013 will not be a Qld public holiday as it has been in the past, a bit inconvenient but no point complaining, it is what it is.
The festival will continue on as normal with the exemption of the art show which will close on Sunday night, instead of Monday, there will not be a Champagne Brunch on the Monday which did prove popular this year and the traditional Sunday Night Wind Down will be reconfigured with more details to come.

GarterBelts & Gasoline 2013 1/2 ?
With the moving of the Qld Labour Day long weekend being moved to the first weekend in October, this means that the Monday public holiday will align with NSW and Victoria, this has led me to make what seems like a obvious decision.
GarterBelts & Gasoline 2014 will move to the first weekend

We are the dream makers!

Congratulations!

You’ve decided to marry. Your Ceremony of Marriage is your opportunity to share with family and friends your love and commitment to each other in a way that is meaningful to you both. It is important that your ceremony reflects your personalities and your values.

My mission is to work closely with you both to create a memorable ceremony. I will assist with all the legal requirements and help you to plan this beautiful and unique occasion.

Every couple has different ideas of what they want for their ceremony. I offer all couples a forty one-page ceremony guide, which will help you, make your choices or may inspire you to create your own ceremony. I have a large selection of readings to choose from and my job is to listen to what you both want and make your special day a memory that will last a lifetime. We will work closely together to ensure that your ceremony is what you want.

I am a full time Authorised Marriage Celebrant and I live on beautiful Tamborine Mountain, which is situated in the hinterland behind the Gold Coast. Tamborine Mountain has become the premiere wedding destination in South East Queensland with a wonderful choice of wedding and reception venues. I perform ceremonies from Brisbane to the Gold Coast but am especially delighted to officiate at weddings on the Mountain.

I have had a lifetime of experience working with people from all around the world, from different cultures and with different beliefs. I believe that this experience gives me the skills that make my job so enjoyable.

TESTIMONIALS

Dearest Caroline – We would like to thank you again for marrying us on May 28th at Mt Tamborine. It was the most beautiful ceremony and day, and we were so pleased that you were such a big and important part of it. We will we thrilled with you from the moment we met you. Thank you again for everything you did leading up to our special day, the packages you prepared for the day & to help with the name change ect following, and for your professionalism and friendship.
Best Wishes always – Andrew & Dale

Dear Caroline – Thank you for all your help in arranging our wedding ceremony and for making the day so enjoyable. Paul and

Click on the yellow circle to find THE CASTLE ON TAMBORINE on the main map!

The “Castle on Tamborine” is situated between heaven and earth, offering unsurpassed luxury, pure bliss and total tranquility.

With five star luxury this bed and breakfast offers more than a royal experience. The picture perfect location makes the ideal destination for honeymoon couples, a romantic weekend or longer stay getaways.

The “Castle on Tamborine” is the newest addition to the Lisson Grove theme cottage family, and is now recognized as the jewel in the crown when it comes to Tamborine Mountain Accommodation, you will not find better. The Castle features two separate wings and a day spa in the centre.

The “Castle on Tamborine” interior is worthy of any royal inspection with a sunken theatre featuring a movie projector and surround sound that adjoins a beautiful deep heated plunge pool and garden courtyard downstairs. Whilst upstairs you can relax in a beautiful spa bath or even experience romantic interludes on the antique four poster beds.

A mix of modern concepts, technology, antique furnishings, air conditioning, daily servicing and mini bar is what makes The Castle on Tamborine’s fully self-contained accommodation the finest in Tamborine Mountain accommodation.

Enjoy life between Heaven and Earth at glorious Lisson Grove, Cottages for couples, and “The Castle on Tamborine”.

“The Castle on Tamborine”
274-280 Main Western Road
North Tamborine  Qld  4272
Phone: (07) 5545 1488
Fax: (07) 5545 1188
Email: info@thecastleontamborine.com
Website: TheCastleOnTamborine.com.au

If you are looking for a wedding ceremony without personality or sense of fun; a ceremony where your guests feel like they are “just guests”, and don’t feel a real part of your ceremony; I will probably not be the Marriage Celebrant for you!

You will, although, be offered a Marriage Celebrant with a sense of humour and fun; a passion for creating one-off ceremonies for all styles of weddings; specialising in beautiful “Unity Rituals” (should you wish to include one); ears that actually listen to your ideas; total guidance and assistance with every aspect of your ceremony and I will be available to you 24/7 (well nearly!) until you’re a pronounced “Mr & Mrs…….”

For your special wedding day, please feel free to contact me directly on 0418 887 646, or click on the link to my website for detailed information…….

Kindest, Sheridan

“Sheridan Bryant CMC”
PO Box 157
Eagle Heights Qld 4271
Phone: (07) 5545 1141
Mob: 0418 887 646
Email: ceremonies@sheridanbryant.com.au
Website: SheridanBryant.com.au

NEW COMPETITION!  ‘LIKE’ US ON FACEBOOK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN  MORE GREAT PRIZES.

To enter just click on this ‘like’ link, which will take you to our facebook page and than click on ‘LIKE’ on the facebook page as well and you are automatically entered into the draw.  Can’t be easier than that!

Results for the previous competition:

The judges have made their decision and we have 4 winners

Family prizes go to Sara R. and Sara B.

Couples prizes go to Anne F. and Rachel C.

Congratulations!

Winners have been notified via email and phone.  All winning entries and some of the finalists will be published on this page and on facebook.  Well done everybody!

This competition has now closed. If you haven’t entered the competition, but would like to receive email notification for future competitions, please fill in the form below

Winning entries:

1 - Tranquil getaway
A family picnic day
Market time to shop
Beauty and massage stop 
Outstanding food with heart
Unique wondrous art
Re-energising mountain air
Incredible scenery extraordinaire 
Nurseries keeping it deliciously green
Everything’s here at Tambourine!

2 - Lush rainforests and waterfalls,
Thank goodness - no shopping malls,
Palate pleasing food and wine,
Galleries, crafts and art so fine

3 - a windy road leads to mystery
of stone eggs and rugged history
sky walks above trees so tall
picturesque  trails to magical  waterfalls
hidden secrets lead to timeless caves
where glittering glow worms  so delicate amaze
Tambourines trapped so many wonderful delights
that once seen you'll always remember her sights

4 - Discover!
Welcoming arms from sun tip to sunset's crest,
Wild limes, Mingara, good spirit, 
flooded gums, stalls of fresh food, coffee, 
laughter out loud, music, 
majestic sentinels, 
hand-in-hand, sun-speckled walks 
Artisans, poets, playwrights, pilgrams seeking old truths and new
creations.
Colourful, vibrant, community, sharing
Discover Tamborine Mountain!

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland
Friday April 15, Saturday April 16 & Sunday April 17, 2011

SKY by name…SKY by nature.  Let your heart sing!

“SKYhouse Tamborine Mtn” is perched upon the N.E. edge of Tamborine Mountain at over 500m above sea level. SKY’s breathtaking views take in over 100kms+ of South East Qld and Northern NSW’s magnificent Pacific coastline. Escape the city heat and allow the cool, clear mountain air to refresh and invigorate you.

This new, fully appointed 3 bedroom /2 bathroom architectural Eco-lodge features Outdoor/Indoor living at its most unique. Enjoy the varying delights of the rainforest terroir in all seasons.

Internally the finishes are all of superior quality:  Travertine marble floors, kitchen & bathrooms, quality timber joinery and stainless steel surfaces. SKY’s spacious indoor/outdoor living area is the heart of the house.

Snuggle up on the leather divan by the log fireplace after enjoying the meal you prepared in the gourmet kitchen.

Fold back the timber and glass concertina walls to allow nature’s cooling breezes and even the clouds to waft through the home around you.

Sip Champagne on the SKYdeck whilst listening to your MP3 or IPOD through the Bose speakers.  Enjoy a book or DVD from our private library. Wrap yourself in beautiful cotton sheets in the comfortable two queen sized and twin beds.

Whether you require complete relaxation and privacy, a business retreat, a romantic wedding getaway or a family holiday, SKY HOUSE accommodates six people in comfort.

SKY HOUSE has been expertly designed to optimise heating, cooling, energy & water efficiency. The design takes into account elevation, views, climate and terrain. Passive heating and cooling features and Solar provide the bulk of power. All this, whilst retaining a luxuriant ambiance.

Enjoy Tamborine’s climate of primeval rainforest.  Take in the hang gliders as they soar over the cliff faces… or stroll cafes, shops, art and craft galleries. Soak in our mountain gardens and uninterrupted breezes.

Let us know when you make your booking if you would like to book a sports or relaxation massage by our fully accredited therapist.

We are delighted to welcome the discerning guest to our retreat.

“SKYhouse Tamborine Mtn”
Dorothy and Peter Karsas
Phone: (Mob) 0417 999 900
Email: bookings@skyhousetamborine.com
Website: SkyhouseTamborine.com

“Blue Dog” offers practical hands-on courses designed to be easy to understand.

You are cordially invited to learn photography under the guidance of passionate professional working photographers. Participant numbers are always kept low with a high tutor to participant ratio to ensure you get individual attention, the maximum benefit and all your questions are answered.

Photography courses are held in a variety of local locations such as Fraser Island, the Red Centre of Australia and Stradbroke Island, as well as international destinations such as Cambodia, Vanuatu and Hong-Kong.

The “Bluedog” workshops, retreats and tours are run by professional working photographic tutors, passionate about photography, excited to take on new technology and dedicated to passing on their knowledge.

The wonderfully talented professionals that make up the “Bluedog” team are from varied fields in photography, supplying work for national and international clients and continue working as professional photographers. Every job they undertake is meticulously overseen to ensure quality and time frames are always met and standards are kept well above average.

Each has taught various aspects of photography throughout Australia – both face-to-face and on-line. Being a good photographer does not necessarily mean that you can teach…

All of our tutors continue to be students themselves, striving to learn more about their field and better their own photography. They are proud to have the knowledge, confidence and patience to take you on an exciting path with your work. Their wealth of knowledge and the philosophy of keeping the “Bluedog” photography courses and workshops numbers small ensure participants receive individual attention to gain the maximum benefit and all their questions are answered.

“Blue Dog” would be delighted if you would accept our invitation to join us and under the guidance of professional photographers explore the world of photography, learn hands-on and meet new friends.

“Bluedog” Photography Courses
42 Licuala Drive
North Tamborine Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 4777
Email: info@blue-dog.com.au
Website: www.blue-dog.com.au

Adventure joins nature at “Thunderbird Park”, a 112-hectare rainforest playground on Tamborine Mountain between Queensland’s Gold Coast and Brisbane.  Come for the day or stay and play, on site facilities include a host of adventures.  Choose a shaded campsite for tents and vans.  Bunkroom camping is another option and bunkroom guests can use the Sapphire Recreation Room, a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor barbecue area.

Enjoy life in the great outdoors, its fun for all the family and there is something to suit all age groups.  Camping amenities include clean shower blocks and a guest laundry.  All camp sites have a fire pit so guests can cook their own food in the great outdoors.

“Thunderbird Park” is a wildlife and geological oasis.  Relax in the rainforest, listen to the trickle of the rock pools or opt for an adventure.  Take the Adventure Parc ropes course challenge, play laser skirmish in a jungle village setting, go horse trail riding or hunt for treasure filled thundereggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Breakfast with the birds; enjoy a cold drink and a pizza from the wood-fired oven on The Terrace or dine in style in The Rainforest Restaurant and Lounge Bar.

ACCOMMODATION

Camping and caravan sites include:

• Creek Side Camping Sites – powered and unpowered
• Bush Side Camping Sites – unpowered
• Caravan sites – powered

“Thunderbird Park” shares the rainforest property with Cedar Creek Lodges. Accommodation options include contemporary rooms, private two bedroom lodges on the banks of Cedar Creek and family holiday homes.

ACTIVITIES

Add to the fun with Thunderbird Park’s adrenalin pumping activities:

• Visit the Thunderegg Mine and find gemstone filled thundereggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
• Take the Adventure Parc Ropes Course challenge, play jungle games and ride a flying fox through the treetops.
• Go horse trail riding through the rainforest, there are pony rides for the little ones.
• Play Laser Skirmish in a jungle village setting.  Kit up in camouflage gear and face paint, it’s “Ready, Aim….Fun!”

• Play mini golf on an original 18 hole course.
• Explore the rainforest along the bush walking tracks and meet the friendly local wildlife.
• Feed the birds – there are thousands of colorful creatures and a resident peacock.
• Swim in the natural rock pools or the salt water resort pool.
• Play basketball or tennis on the half courts.

FACILITIES

Thunderbird Terrace Kiosk serves drinks, meals and snacks all day every

“Craft Extravaganza” is an amazing Craft Fair featuring handmade crafts of exceptional quality made by 50 local and South East Queensland craft persons with a huge variety of work on display and all available for purchase at reasonable prices.  The Fair has been running twice a year for 10 years and has a reputation of showcasing some of the best handmade craft in the area.

“Craft Extravaganza” raises funds for the Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade.  In 2010 the Fire Brigade replaced two old second hand fire trucks with two brand new state of the art appliances, added a twin-cab 4WD utility to the fleet and improved the training facilities no end.

As a result they do not have an immediate requirement for major funds so have generously suggested that the time was opportune to invite other deserving local community organizations to participate in the Craft Extravaganza and share in the proceeds.

With this in mind we are pleased to advise that JC EPIDEMIC, a mountain youth organisation has been operating the “Crafty Café” for the Mothers Day Show.

JC EPIDEMIC is a not for profit Christian Youth organisation who stage extreme sports events in order to capture the attention of Australia’s young people and bring motivational and encouraging words into their lives.  Through drug and alcohol free events JC EPIDEMIC draws in crowds of young people who can experience something exciting and potentially life changing.  They promote that Australia’s youth need not hit rock bottom before coming to the realization that there is an alternative way of living.

The shows are held at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Main St. North Tamborine, open from 10am to 4pm.  They are four day events, with the first day being the most popular with our regular visitors who snap up the best bargains.

The Craft Extravaganza is held twice per year and the dates for 2013 ares:

Craft Extravaganza Mother’s Day Fair – 9th May to 12th May 2013

Craft Extravaganza Christmas Fair – 10th to 13th October 2013

Admission is free although a gold coin donation to TMRF is appreciated.

“Craft Extravaganza”
Contact: Dorothy Holloway
Phone: (07) 5545 2822
Email: craftextravaganza@bigpond.com

On Sunday 19th of May 2013 the “Million Paws Walk” was on again!

This year’s annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk was held across Australia on Sunday 19th of May 2013.  Celebrating it’s 21th birthday in 2014, it will again be a great fun day for all animal lovers on Mount Tamborine and all across Australia!  Thousands of people all around the Country follow the RSPCA’s invitation to join like-minded people and their pets for a big day out!

With the active and committed help of the local Tamborine Mountain MPW team and local businesses, the Million Paws Walk raised this year over $10,000 for the RSPCA. Helping the RSPCA to raise much needed funds is the main reason for everyone to grab their pet (it’s not just for dogs!) and “walk their talk”.

Anyone can participate – young and old, families and friends, or neighbours, teams and corporate teams.

This year, perfect weather on the day was a welcome change from the otherwise quite wet weather conditions encountered on Tamborine Mountain over the previous few weeks.  Over 400 dogs (well, and their owners, of course!) gathered on Geissmann Oval, with the excitement building for the kick-off at 10am.

And if someone didn’t have a dog, it didn’t seem to matter – many people just went along for the fun incl. entertainment, displays, stalls, giveaways and a host of other activities. All sorts of doggy merchandise was available on the day including t-shirts, caps, dog coats and much more.

The North Tamborine Million Paws Walk 2014 will again offer two different routes, both returning to Geissmann Oval. There is a very leisurely 2.5 km circuit, but for the more ambitious a 5km loop will be staked out, taking in Curtis Falls, Eagle Heights, Long Road and Curtis Road.

Many of the dogs participating in the walk had come from the RSPCA and AWL (Animal Welfare League) shelters after being either abandoned or surrendered by their previous “owners”.

If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause, visit:
MillionPawsWalk.com.au
Contact ph Number: (07) 3426 9943

Take it to the top with a trip to “Thunderbird Park” on the corner of Cedar Creek Falls Road and Tamborine Mountain Road on Tamborine Mountain between Queensland’s Gold Coast and Brisbane.

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.

Tuck into a delicious 12-inch pizza fresh from the wood-fired oven. There are eight varieties priced from $15 to $20. The Terrace Kiosk is open from late morning to late afternoon every day.

The Terrace Kiosk at “Thunderbird Park”
Cnr Cedar Creek Falls Road
NORTH TAMBORINE Qld 4272
Phone: (07) 5545 1468
Email: info@cedarcreeklodges.com.au
Website: www.CedarCreekLodges.com.au