Julie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Tamborine Mountain
Beautiful walks, wineries, cafes and restaurants.
Thunderbird Park
Great place to take the kids.
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
333 Geissmann DrEnjoy a bird's eye view of the local rainforest
Ecopark Fishing World
Halls RoadActivity park for little and big kids alike .
Cedar Creek Falls
76 Cedar Creek Falls RdScenic views and a leisurely rainforest walk.
Wonderful bushwalks, scenery, waterfalls. A must see natural wonderland.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadWonderful bushwalks, scenery, waterfalls. A must see natural wonderland.
Food scene
Gallery Walk
Long RoadGreat place to eat, drink, and shop for all life's little treasures
Lovely local venue. Get a meal, have a refreshing drink and enjoy the atmosphere with the locals.
20 locals recommend
Bearded Dragon Hotel Tamborine
2-22 Tamborine Mountain RdLovely local venue. Get a meal, have a refreshing drink and enjoy the atmosphere with the locals.
A special place to enjoy fine cuisine in a cosy restaurant. Staff are friendly, and food is great.
37 locals recommend
Three Little Pigs Bar & Bistro
2 Main StA special place to enjoy fine cuisine in a cosy restaurant. Staff are friendly, and food is great.
A wonderful friendly Mexican cantina. Delicious food, great staff - and warm caramel Tequila! Ai carumba!
10 locals recommend
El Burro Cantina
20 Main Western RdA wonderful friendly Mexican cantina. Delicious food, great staff - and warm caramel Tequila! Ai carumba!
Neighbourhoods
Beenleigh
Home of the Beenleigh Rum Distillery.
Sun, surf, and sand. Lots of shopping opportunities. Food, wine, fun activities for all. Boating, fishing, watersports. Lots of tourist attractions. Theme parks.
131 locals recommend
Gold Coast
Sun, surf, and sand. Lots of shopping opportunities. Food, wine, fun activities for all. Boating, fishing, watersports. Lots of tourist attractions. Theme parks.
Museums, art galleries, Southbank precinct. Theatre, live shows. Restaurants. Botanical gardens, Story Bridge climb.
21 locals recommend
Brisbane
Museums, art galleries, Southbank precinct. Theatre, live shows. Restaurants. Botanical gardens, Story Bridge climb.
City/town information
Idyllic ocean views from the easternmost point of Australia. Excellent alternative shops, cafes and restaurants.
530 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Idyllic ocean views from the easternmost point of Australia. Excellent alternative shops, cafes and restaurants.
City advice
Don't miss
Gold Coast markets and local farmers markets to visit.
Surfers Paradise beach front markets - Wed, Fri, Sun 5pm-10pm. Carrara markets Sat and Sun 7am-3pm, Fri and Sat 5pm-9pm. Beenleigh Sunday markets Sun 6am-12noon.
What to pack
Bring covered shoes for use in the creek.
Kayaking is available on the property - bring covered shoes eg aqua/water shoes, as well as sunscreen, rashies and a hat for fun in the creek. Bring a torch to see the glow worms, insects and crayfish at night. Bring warm clothing and jackets, beanies and gloves in winter - it can get cold!
Getting around
Own transport is recommended
Public transport in this are is limited. Once in Beenleigh there is access to trains and buses.
Ways to save
Bring food for lunches, drinks, and daytime snacks.
Local shops are a 15-20 minute drive away so to save time and petrol bring lunches, drinks and snacks. Don't forget marshmallows for the fire!
Book before you go
Restaurant bookings
Restaurants in the area are usually busy and fully booked on the night so best to book ahead. If needed we can assist with advice. Gallery walk is a wonderful place to visit but parking is at a premium so best to get up there early. Walking to shops and cafes is often part of the mountain experience.