Name: Tamborine Mountain Information Centre
Address: Dapsang Drive, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272 (near the Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens turn‑off)
Phone: (07) 5545 3200
Opening Hours: Generally 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Tamborine Mountain / Scenic Rim / Gold Coast Hinterland
The centre is staffed by local volunteers and provides comprehensive information for rainforest walks, wineries, lookouts, markets, and hinterland attractions.
What Area It Caters For
1. North Tamborine (Primary Area)
- Gallery Walk (shops, cafés, artisan stores)
- Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
- Tamborine Mountain Distillery
- Local markets and community events
2. Eagle Heights
- Lookouts over the Gold Coast
- Boutique shops and cafés
- Access to rainforest walking tracks
- Eagle Heights Mountain Resort precinct
3. Mount Tamborine (Central Plateau)
- Wineries, breweries, and cellar doors
- Rainforest Skywalk
- Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek Estate
- Local produce outlets and farm‑gates
4. Tamborine National Park (Major Coverage)
- Curtis Falls
- Cedar Creek Falls and rock pools
- Witches Falls walking circuit
- Palm Grove, Joalah, MacDonald, and The Knoll sections
- Picnic areas, birdwatching, and nature photography
5. Adventure and Outdoor Areas
- Tamborine Mountain Treetop Challenge (ziplining)
- Hang‑gliding launch sites
- Horse‑riding and scenic touring routes
- Nature‑based recreation and long‑distance walking tracks
6. Canungra and Western Scenic Rim Link
- Canungra township (gateway to Lamington National Park)
- Rural drives and farm‑gate experiences
- Access to O’Reilly’s and Binna Burra
7. Gold Coast Hinterland Link
- Access to Oxenford, Nerang, and northern Gold Coast
- Touring routes between Tamborine Mountain and the coast
8. Logan and Beaudesert Corridor
- Beaudesert township (secondary VIC support)
- Tamborine–Beaudesert rural touring routes
- Local heritage sites and countryside attractions
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Tamborine Mountain, Scenic Rim, and Gold Coast Hinterland
- Advice on walking tracks, waterfalls, and lookouts
- Information on wineries, breweries, cafés, and local produce
- Recommendations for accommodation, retreats, and camping
- Guidance on adventure activities (Skywalk, Treetop Challenge, glow worms)
- Weather, road condition, and safety information
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
Summary
The Tamborine Mountain Information Centre is the accredited tourism hub for the entire mountain plateau. It supports visitors exploring North Tamborine, Eagle Heights, Mount Tamborine, and all sections of Tamborine National Park. With strong links to wineries, rainforest walks, waterfalls, lookouts, markets, and adventure attractions, it is the essential starting point for discovering one of the Scenic Rim’s most popular destinations.