Mount Tamborine travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Tamborine

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.

Where to Eat in Mount Tamborine

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rainforest Restaurant (Tamborine Mountain Rd) and Hickory (1 Main St and, Main Western Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Tamborine

Mount Tamborine in August
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Tamborine in August
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Mount Tamborine

Plane

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 Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Tamborine.

Car

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mount Tamborine. From Sydney, the bus ride to Mount Tamborine takes 1020 miles and will cost you around $164. From Proserpine, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 1100 miles.

Plane

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 Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Tamborine.

Car

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mount Tamborine. From Sydney, the bus ride to Mount Tamborine takes 1020 miles and will cost you around $164. From Proserpine, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 1100 miles.

Airports near Mount Tamborine

Airlines serving Mount Tamborine

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Tamborine

Average rates range from around $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $369 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Tamborine

Most booked hotels in Mount Tamborine

Camelot Boutique Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Avocado Sunset Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$237+
Pethers Rainforest Retreat
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Canungra Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Eagle Heights Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Cedar Creek Lodges
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$207+

Hiring a car in Mount Tamborine

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.