Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mount Tamborine travel guide

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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, Tamborine Mountain Glades (Thunderbird Park) and Mason Winery Restaurant (32 Hartley Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation (64 Alpine Terrace) and Mason Winery Cellar Door (32 Hartley Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mount Tamborine.

When to visit Mount Tamborine

Mount Tamborine in March
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Tamborine in March
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 37 km from Mount Tamborine. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Tamborine is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 km from Mount Tamborine. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mount Tamborine. From Sydney, the bus ride to Mount Tamborine takes 1642 km and will cost you around $167. From Cairns, the ticket costs about $912 for a journey of 2897 km.

Plane

Although Mount Tamborine doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 37 km from Mount Tamborine. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Tamborine is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 km from Mount Tamborine. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mount Tamborine. From Sydney, the bus ride to Mount Tamborine takes 1642 km and will cost you around $167. From Cairns, the ticket costs about $912 for a journey of 2897 km.

Airports near Mount Tamborine

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Mount Tamborine

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Tamborine

Average rates range from around $336 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $389 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Tamborine

Most booked hotels in Mount Tamborine

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Camelot Boutique Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Pethers Rainforest Retreat
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$275+
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Canungra Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Avocado Sunset Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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The Odd Gecko B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Eagle Heights Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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Hiring a car in Mount Tamborine

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

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