Mount Tamborine Travel Guide

Tamborine Mountain

Mount Tamborine featuring drinks or beverages and interior views
Tamborine National Park Palm Grove Section which includes forests
Mount Tamborine featuring shopping and signage
Mount Tamborine featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, views and hiking or walking
Mount Tamborine

Follow the winding road from the coast to the hinterland and experience complete tranquillity on this peaceful rainforest-clad mountain plateau. 

See a different side of the Gold Coast and immerse yourself in the lush rainforest on Mount Tamborine. Discover interesting variations of flora and fauna, including tropical birds and goannas, and breathe in the fresh air. 

Tamborine is an Anglicised version of the Aboriginal word Jambreen, which refers to the area’s wild finger lime trees. Mount Tamborine has three townships: Eagle Heights, Mount Tamborine and North Tamborine on the peak. 

Follow the Gallery Walk along Long Road in Eagle Heights. This street is teeming with art galleries, cafés and craft shops selling anything from crystals to fudge and ice cream. 

A spectacular way to explore the mountain’s lush slopes is the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk through the rainforest canopy. Gradually descend into the densely vegetated rainforest floor and follow the trail past rock pools and a butterfly lookout. Rest areas provide shelter along the way.

Take a tour of the Glow Worm Caves, where thousands of glow worms illuminate the man-made underground caves like stars in the night sky. Visit Jasmin Organics, Australia’s largest organic skincare farm and manufacturing facility, to visit its beautiful gardens, fruit orchards and beauty shop. 

Explore 27 acres (11 hectares) of lush landscaping at the Botanic Gardens. Walk under pergolas covered in wisteria, admire the waterlilies in the lake and cross the stone bridge. Themed sections include a Japanese garden, rose garden and a bromeliad garden.

If you are feeling adventurous, take a trip to Thunderbird Park. Play laser skirmish in a jungle setting or take the Tree Top Challenge, a high ropes course. 

The mountain’s stunning hinterland is an hour’s drive from both central Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Download the GoTambo phone app for directions and information on over 400 places to eat, drink, see and do. 


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Top hotels in Mount Tamborine

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is Rp2.448.470 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.448.470
Rp2.693.317 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place for a visit to the Gold Coast. Excellent stay for the second time... highly recommend Kiyomi restaurant at the hotel (easily one of the best meals I've had in my life). Very affordable place considering location and amenities."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.551.983 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.551.983
Rp1.707.181 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Such a great central location with easy transport to Pacific Fair and Broadbeach and an easy walk tot he beach."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is Rp1.655.609 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.655.609
Rp1.821.170 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,486 reviews)
"Staff were all lovely, the pool and breakfast buffet were both great. Only things that could be improved would be the soundproofing of the rooms, we could very loudly hear our neighbours, and the water pressure/temperature was very inconsistent. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp2.595.477 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.595.477
Rp2.855.025 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is Rp1.657.980 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.657.980
Rp1.823.821 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,314 reviews)
"Very spacious has everything you want can’t fault the property"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp2.928.042 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.928.042
Rp3.220.846 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,405 reviews)
"Great staff and great accomodation"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Mount Tamborine

Mount Tamborine showing bird life

North Tamborine

4/5(1 area review)

North Tamborine is noteworthy for its mountain views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Witches Falls Winery and Glow Worm Caves.

North Tamborine
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Eagle Heights

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Eagle Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens or Gallery Walk.

Eagle Heights

Mount Tamborine Travel Guide