Tamborine Mountain

Welcome back to another facet of the majestic Tamborine Mountain. While our previous explorations may have focused on the wilder cascades, here we focus on the mountain as a home for both nature and a vibrant, artistic community. …

At the entrance to the Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens, we are greeted by a site that has recently undergone a 'magnificent' transformation. Around Christmas time last year, a 'really bad storm' tore through the Gold Coast and…

One of the most 'picture perfect' spots in the gardens is the old stone bridge that arches over the central lake. This structure provides a sense of history and permanence, reminiscent of 'English style' garden architecture. …

As we continue through the gardens, we come across a 'super cool' area that feels like a 'whole Japanese garden' transposed onto an Australian mountain. The path takes us through a 'Tory gate,' which traditionally marks the…

One of the most important practical features of the gardens is the 'raised walkway.' This is not just for accessibility; it is a 'perfect' design for observing the ground-level ecosystem without disturbing it. 'You may see carpet…

In the English-style section of the gardens, the 'spirit of the mountain' takes on a more traditional European flavor. This area is particularly 'stunning' during the autumn months when the 'autumn tree laneways' turn into a…

As we move toward the edges of the curated gardens, we encounter the transition to the 'Lower Creek Circuit.' This is a '1.6 kilometer return walk' that is 'very scenic' and filled with 'pretty cascades.' It represents the 'wild'…

Our journey through this section of Tamborine Mountain concludes here, amidst the 'stunning' beauty of both the curated and the wild. We have seen how the 'spirit of the mountain' is one of resilience, beauty, and diversity. …