Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Tamborine National Park
(
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/tamborine
)
Queensland's oldest national park comprises 13 sections
stretching across the 8km plateau, offering waterfalls and super views of the Gold Coast.
Accessed via easy-to-moderate walking trails are
Witches Falls
,
Curtis Falls
,
Cedar Creek Falls
and
Cameron Falls
. The visitor centre in North Tamborine has maps.
PARK
Skywalk
( 07-5545 2222;
www.rainforestskywalk.com.au
; 333 Geissman Dr, North Tamborine; adult/child/family $19.50/
9.50/49; 9.30am-4pm)
Walk through the rainforest canopy at Skywalk, 30m above the
ground. The path descends to the forest floor and leads to Cedar Creek. Look out for rare
Richmond Birdwing butterflies.
WALKING
Sleeping & Eating
Songbirds Rainforest Retreat
( 07-5545 2563;
www.songbirds.com.au
;
Lot 10, Tamborine Mountain Rd, North Tamborine; villas from $298)
The classiest outfit on the hill. Each of the six plush Southeast Asian-inspired villas has a
double spa with rainforest views.
HOTEL
$$$
St Bernards Hotel
(
PUB
$$
10am-midnight)
A
07-5545 1177;
www.stbernardshotel.com
;
101 Alpine Tce, Mt Tamborine; mains $20-32;
woody old mountain pub with a large terrace and sweeping views.
Mt Tamborine Brewery
( 07-5545 2032;
www.mtbeer.com
; 165 Long Rd, Eagle Heights; lunch mains $18-25; 9.30am-5pm Mon-Thu,
to late Fri-Sun)
Beer boffins should head straight for this microbrewery for a Rainforest Lager
or a tasting tray (four beer samples for $12). There's also a bistro.
BREWERY
$$
Information
Tamborine Mountain Visitor Information Centre
(
07-5545 3200;
www.tamborinemtncc.org.au
; Doughty Park,
10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm Sat & Sun)
Info on Tamborine Na-
Main Western Rd, North Tamborine;
tional Park.
