Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain is situated in the hinterland inland from the Gold Coast.The Tamborine Mountain plateau has a subtropical to temperate climate and is 550 metres above sea level. The plateau is 4 kilometres wide by 8 kilometres long. It was formed 22 million years ago as a lava flow from the Mount Warning Volcano. Since 1908 the area has had a strong nature conservation attitude, making it somewhat of a flora and fauna sanctuary. On the plateau it is quite common to see Alberts Lyrebirds, scrub turkeys, Lorikeets, bower birds and whip birds; platypus still live in the mountain creeks; fireflies glow in the rainforest at night and glow-worms can be seen.
The plateau that makes up the Tamborine Mountain Area and includes Mount Tamborine, North Tamborine and Eagle Heights is a wonderful place to spend a day, a weekend or longer.
Being a mere 1 hours drive from Brisbane, and less from the Gold Coast, makes Tamborine Mountain very accessible for a quiet weekend or mid week escape.
Surrounded on all sides by bushland, National Parks and grand views, Tamborine Mountains' cooler climate is a nature lovers paradise. There are 7 small National Parks surrounding the plateau, each with wonderful walking trails through the verdant subtropical rainforest, and with great picnic spots at the parking areas.
For those with a penchant towards art there are several wonderful Art Galleries with works by local artists. Antique Collectors are also well catered for.
Check out the "P.J." Art Gallery. Peter J Hill's paintings are echo his former life which was spent working as a Stockman, Shearer, Station Hand, Fencer , Buffalo and Crocodile Hunter. He paints the country as as he sees it, in its splendour and its moods. At the "P.J." Art Gallery You'll also meet Bert, the most photographed man on the mountain!
If it's a sample of some of Queenslands wines you are after, several of the states Wineries have cellars here with tastings and fine eating. As well there's a distillery with their own specialties.
Visit the Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre on Wongawallan Road, Eagle Heights. They are open Sundays between 11am and 3pm, other times by arrangement.Phone 07 55453929.
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With many boutique shops the avid shopper is well catered for with clothes, clocks souvenirs and designer homewares in great supply.
Eating out on Tamborine Mountain is easy, the only difficulty is choosing which one of the many great options to try. Its a place to come back to time and again to sample the variety of fine menus.
For the Sports person both Golf and Bowls clubs are well situated.
There are many places to stay on Tamborine Mountain area
Plateau ,all types of accommodation, from Bed & Breakfast, Resorts, Retreats, Hotels, Motels, Guesthouses, Self Catered, Camping, Cabins and Caravan Parks are available.
Whatever your style, you'll find a great place to stay at Tamborine Mountain
There are many Tours to the Tamborine Mountain area, from both Brisbane and The Gold Coast.
Tamborine Mountain also has it's own Tour Operators with a great knowledge of this wonderful locality, So why not experience it with people who know all the best spots.
Whatever your style, you'll find a great Tour to Tamborine Mountain
# Take a 4 wheel drive tour of the Lamington or Springbrook National Parks with Coast To Bush Tours.
# Try a Wine tour of the local areas with Classy Wine Tours.
There are so many Things To See and Do in the Tamborine Mountain area
Start with a visit to the Information Centre
at Doughty Park, on the corner of Geissmann Drive and Main Western Road, North Tamborine. Phone 07 55453200.
Website:www.tamborinemtncc.org.au
Email: info@tamborinemtncc.org.au
The plateau that makes up the Tamborine Mountain Area was the site of Queenslands first National Park - Witches Falls National Park.
There are 7 sections of Tamborine Mountain National Park. Each has walks, BBQ and Picnic areas and Great Views.
There are several Great Lookout points on the Tamborine Mountain Plateau:
The Beacon Lookout at the end of Beacon Road, North Tamborine. The Knoll Lookout at the end of Knoll Road, North Tamborine.Rotary Lookout on Main Western Road.Robert Sowter Park on Main Western Road, a popular hang gliding location.
Take walk along Gallery Walk in the main shopping area of Eagle Heights.
Visit some of the local attractions and interesting tourist spots.
There is a Glow Worm Tunnel.
Several Wineries have Cellars on Tamborine Mountain.
A Lavender farm has been set up.
There are Antique shops for those who love to browse.
The Heritage Centre is open regularly.
There are regular Markets held at the Showground, dates for these are in the Local Events Calendar.
There are many Great Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels and other Dining Options in the Tamborine Mountain area giving so many dining possibilities, often the hardest thing is deciding where to eat. Whatever your favourite foods, you'll find plenty of options at Tamborine Mountain.
The plateau that makes up the Tamborine Mountain Area was the site of Queenslands first National Park - Witches Falls National Park.
The 7 sections of Tamborine Mountain National Park Are:
Each of the National Park Sections here have beautiful walks, mostly of an easy to moderate grade, and facilities of BBQ and picnic areas with toilets.
The flat land around the Albert River, below the Tamborine Mountain plateau was first settled in the 1840's and in 1843 "Tamborine Run" was selected. Some of the Irish immigrants who arrived in the district in 1862 ventured up onto the plateau in search of timber such as cedar and beech. These families applied for leases on the plateau when selection was allowed in 1875. It was at this time that the Plateau became known as Tamborine Mountain, "Tamborine" is believed to be an aborginal word meaning "a place of yams" refering to an area near the Albert River.
Tamborine Mountain has a number of sporting clubs for those keen to participate.
There is a Golf Course, a Lawn Bowls Club and a Swimming Pool.
Whatever your favourite sport, you'll find plenty of options at Tamborine Mountain.
Tamborine Mountain Plays Host to Many Great Events during each Year.
Mount Tamborine Events Calendar for 2007
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