The “Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre” is dedicated to the preservation and display of the history of Tamborine Mountain. It houses examples of the various industries which have been carried out on the mountain from timber getting to farming. The displays are housed in the Machinery Hall, Dairy, Blacksmith Shop, General Store, Slab Cottage and Pioneer Hall. Open 10am to 3pm Sundays and Public Holidays.
Preserving the Past for the Future! The “Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum” takes you on a journey of years gone by. This collection of our Early Australian heritage is dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of the old Beenleigh region for current and future generations. Features early Australia memorabilia, collections of items and even twenty heritage buildings which have been lovingly preserved and restored. Open 7 days from 9am to 3pm.
Cauldron Estate and Distillery is located at Tamborine Mountain on the Gold Coast hinterland. We produce unique Queensland inspired beverages including our award winning Five To Five Gin range. Enjoy a day in our picturesque vineyard, sample one of our drinks from the bar, or participate in one of our locally inspired memorable experiences.
TreeTop Challenge and Canyon Flyer – Cnr Cedar Creek Falls Rd and Tamborine Mtn Rd, Tamborine Mtn
Bird Feeding – at Thunderbird Park – Cnr Cedar Creek Falls and Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tamborine Mtn
“Hang Gliders Tamborine Mountain” is one of the most well-known attractions on Tamborine Mountain, a cleared patch on the Western escarpment, easily accessible via Main Western Road. On days with the right weather conditions visitors can watch hang gliders and para gliders taking off! This is a beautiful spectacle to watch for young and old. Tandem Hang Gliding can be booked via the Canungra Hang Gliding Club.
Take a tour of the factory and learn what “organic” really means, see where “Jasmin Certified Organic Products” are made and how essential oils are distilled. Take advantage of factory specials at the beauty retail shop and try the award winning skincare range. Admire the manicured park-like gardens and fruit orchards, relax and meander, stay a while and rejuvenate
Australia’s most-awarded distillery and liquor brand in the new millennium! One of the most sought out destinations on Tamborine Mountain is the “Tamborine Mountain Distillery”. This is Australia’s smallest operating Pot Still Distillery, but of world renown, and attracts visitors from Europe, America, Canada, New Zealand and Asia.
Teaching the Art of Glass! Explore the wonders of glass with “Tamborine Glass Blowing”. Learn how to create your own beautiful glasses, sculptures, vases, bowls and more in our glass blowing classes, perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to experience the magic of glass blowing, lamp work or slumping. We also offer mosaic art classes where you can learn how to create pictures and decorate boxes and frames using a wonderful range of tiles and textures.
The “German Cuckoo Clock Nest” offers the largest variety of Grandfather Clocks, Cuckoo Clocks, Wall Clocks, Mantel Clocks and contemporary timepieces too. Huge range of German souvenirs including cow bells, German music, beer steins and Christmas items all year round. Expert service and repair. Open 7 days 10am to 4pm.
Discover the “Witches Chase Cheese Factory” to sample our award winning boutique cheeses, yoghurts and ice creams – all made fresh on Tamborine Mountain. Happy Jersey cows produce our regions’ finest milk, from which we handcraft a specialty range of award winning premium cheeses including fresh, soft, blue and hard varieties. Open 7 days 10am to 4pm.
“Hot Air Balloon Scenic Rim” On your way to Tamborine Mountain, come float in a hot air balloon – it’s the ideal way to spend the morning. Afterwards enjoy a delicious hot breakfast with champagne at O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead with time for wine tastings at Canungra Valley Vineyard.
“Bamboo Down Under” is an amazing nursery at the bottom of Tamborine Mountain on your way up from Oxenford. It’s so much more than a bamboo nursery – it’s a growing attraction!! Come and marvel at the tallest bamboos, stroll along the rainforest walk looking for Penny the Panda, or Freddy the Platypus in the creek. Enchanted Forest, Bamboo Tunnel, a crazy Bamboo Maze and gift shop.
The “Tamborine Mountain Golf Course” is a beautifully groomed scenic 9 hole course with 2 tees on each hole. Lush kikuyu grass fairways and large greens with no pressures ensure the course is a peaceful sanctuary removed from your normal hectic life. The course provides an enjoyable challenge for all standards of golfers. The fully stocked pro shop offers everything for your golfing needs.
At Cedar Creek Estate! A visit to Tamborine Mountain would not be complete without visiting the “Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves” at Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard. Opened in 2004, tours are approximately half an hour and will take you on an enlightening journey to another world. Walk through the rainforest on our raised boardwalk and bridge over the starting place of pristine Cedar Creek to get to the caves.
