With a population of 6,535, Mount Tamborine is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Tamborine to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rainforest Restaurant (Tamborine Mountain Rd) and Hickory (1 Main St and, Main Western Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Tamborine in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 220 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Tamborine, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
Although Mount Tamborine doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 23 miles from Mount Tamborine. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h.
Another option to get to Mount Tamborine is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 36 miles from Mount Tamborine. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $409 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Mount Tamborine (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00.