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
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.
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 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 58 km 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 1642 km and will cost you around $163. From Proserpine, the ticket costs about $574 for a journey of 1770 km.
Airlines serving Mount Tamborine
Where to stay in Mount Tamborine
Average rates range from around $282 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $367 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Tamborine
Most booked hotels in Mount Tamborine
Hiring a car in Mount Tamborine
Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.38 and $28.51.