Tamborine Mountain is located in Gold Coast at a distance of 70 kms from the southern region of Brisbane. It is also located at about 25 kilometers from the western part of Surfers Paradise. Tamborine Mountain region is a place popular for its tranquil beauty and calm environment. The Mountain region, which has more than 6,000 residents, has now turned into a good holiday spot for tourists. Tamborine Mountain stretches to a length of 8 kms and it is about 5 kms wide. Tamborine National Park, a prestigious national park in Queensland, is located within the Tamborine Mountain.
Tamborine Mountain consists of fertile soil rich in Red Murrum and it can be used for mountain gardening and plantations. The Mountain region has different types of rainforest plantations like Red Cedar, Jarcanda, Fetinia and Bouginvillea. Water resources are abundant in this mountain region with a decent number of waterfalls and creeks.
The wildlife inside the Tamborine Mountain is also exciting. Plenty of colorful bird species like Parrots, Rosellas, Lorikeets and Turkeys are found here. Visitors can enjoy feeding different types of birds. Besides having variety of bird species, animals like Koalas, Bandicoots, Tree Frogs and Wallabies are also found in the Tamborine Mountain. The climatic conditions in this region are quite moderate and this is very helpful in preserving the wildlife in this region.
Visitors to Mount Tamborine can experience different attractions like Gallery Walk, bird feeding and bush walking. The walking trails located in this region are used by most of the tourists for trekking experience into the rainforest regions, tranquil sceneries and waterfalls. The Mountain region also has two shopping centers, which cater the needs of most residents living here. Besides offering provisions required for daily activities, the shops located here feature artisans wares and art works.
Tamborine Mountain has plenty of leisure facilities like restaurants, cafes, markets, and wineries. Gardening is one of the popular leisure activities for residents living here. The Mountain also has plenty of sports clubs for football, cricket, golf and rugby etc. A golf course is located here with the backdrop of beautiful mountain sceneries. Tamborine also has different schools and colleges for residents living here.
