About Mt. Tamborine
Just under an hour out of Brisbane you’ll find the hidden locale that is Mount Tamborine – providing some of the greatest memories and experiences a whole world away from the coastline you’ve just come from. Located in the iconic Scenic Rim, you’ll enjoy the drive, to then be greeted by the most picturesque setting where life is a little slower.
For tens of thousands of years Tamborine Mountain was inhabited by Aborigines, covered with subtropical rainforest, until it was opened for selection in 1875. It was at this time the first white settler, John O’Callaghan, selected a parcel of land on the Mountain, where by 1888 it was occupied with citrus and other orchards, vegetable crops, and the St Bernards Hotel. A village settlement started at this time and by 1893, a short-lived school was opened. Over the years that followed the area continued to attract more interest and opportunity to create businesses (such as the saw mill) and witnessed a growing number of holiday-makers coming to the area for its natural beauty.
It was around the 1920’s where guest houses were starting to be built to accommodate tourists, and money was spent on developing roads and public infrastructure. The area attracted a number of writers and artists who all had the same intention, to enjoy and preserve the natural landscape and marvel at its magnificence.
Today, a trip up the mountain will allow you to not only appreciate its natural beauty, but there is plenty to see and do in the region; with wineries, art galleries, bush walks, adventure tours and other family friendly attractions all nearby.
Mount Tamborine was always known as a suburb in its own right until 1997, when it merged with other former suburbs, North Tamborine and Eagle Heights, to create the larger locality of Tamborine Mountain we know of today.
A world away from the hustle and bustle of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, at the heart of Mount Tamborine is Gallery Walk. Here, you’ll find a selection of specialty boutiques and stores lining both sides of the main street, and if you visit on a designated market weekend, you’ll be able to include a stop at the Tamborine Mountain State School Markets to experience local food, art, craft, fashion and entertainment.
The entire area of Mount Tamborine is known for its stunning picturesque scenery and is a popular tourist destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. With a strong sense of community spirit, you’ll find the area packed with friendly locals and many accommodation options should you wish to explore for more than just a day.
Pack your hiking boots for a day of exploring! If you’re a keen observer of the great outdoors rather than an active physical participant, there are many other options such as hot air ballooning to take in the spectacular sights. Prefer indulging in fresh produce? The region caters for that too with plenty of local culinary options and picnic spots for a lazy afternoon with friends and family.
We’ve put together a list of a few tourist destinations in and around Canungra so you can plan your stay.
Experience the beauty of the Hinterland on this full-day discovery tour of Lamington National Park and the Scenic Rim from Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast. You’ll start your adventure with a drive into the subtropical rainforest, where you’ll take a walk through the tree tops and see colorful birds, before swinging by the Scenic Rim to visit a winery and alpaca farm for a glass of bubbles with a view.
Experience the beauty of the Hinterland on this full-day discovery tour of Lamington National Park and the Scenic Rim from Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast. You’ll start your adventure with a drive into the subtropical rainforest, where you’ll take a walk through the tree tops and see colorful birds, before swinging by the Scenic Rim to visit a winery and alpaca farm for a glass of bubbles with a view.
Combine two very different destinations in the Gold Coast’s hinterlands to make one eventful day of sightseeing on this group tour from Surfers Paradise. Begin by visiting Tamborine Mountain to stroll along the Gallery Walk, an overwhelming selection of shops offering everything from fashion and jewelry to chocolate and wine. On the way to Lamington National Park, stop at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards for some wine-tasting, before taking to the forest with the Tree Top Walkway.
Tourism based alpaca farm with alpaca gift shop. Feed and pat the alpacas and check out all of the amazing alpaca products. Now located at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, where you can also enjoy amazing lunches and do some wine tasting while you are here! Feed the alpacas every day of the week from 10am
Explore the mountains, caves, and waterfalls of the Gold Coast Hinterlands with this full-day tour. Admire the Natural Bridge and trek to Cave Creek waterfall in the Springbrook National Park; drive through the scenic Numinbah Valley; then visit a glow-worm cave and hike part of the Curtis Falls track in the Mt Tamborine National Park.
The forested valleys and vine-clad hills of Brisbane’s Scenic Rim area are even more magnificent when viewed from above. With this tour, make an early start to catch the sunrise and float over the picturesque landscapes in a hot air balloon. After admiring the views, celebrate your flight with a glass of Champagne and a scrumptious hot buffet breakfast at a local vineyard.
Many wine tours focus only on the great wine but on this tour you’ll also visit some of the most beautiful heritage buildings in the area, which happen to be wineries. On this tour you’ll be taken to four different estates, including a home that three previous Queensland premiers lived in. Learn about wine-making and local history while indulging in a tasty drop or two.
The monument commemorates those from Canungra and District who served in World War One and World War Two. It was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One. The names of those who served in World War Two were added to the monument on ANZAC Day 1954.
The Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians is situated at 2541 Beechmont Rd, 10km from Canungra and south of Brisbane in the Gold Coast Hinterland. As an Archdiocesan Shrine of Brisbane it is dedicated to Our Lady Help of Christians, a title under which Mary is particularly honoured in Australia as its Patroness. At Marian Valley there are many beautiful chapels, donated by generous benefactors including different ethnic communities. Many of them were assisted in the construction by Marian Valley volunteers.
