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Mount Tamborine

Queensland · Australia

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Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique wine trails of Mt Tamborine. For a unique opportunity to pleasure your senses by tasting a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned wine makers and award-winning boutique wineries along the way.

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  1. 1Mount Tamborine

    Welcome to Mount Tamborine, the verdant jewel of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Standing on this ancient volcanic plateau, you are approximately five hundred meters above sea level, looking out over a landscape that was forged by the…

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  2. 2Gallery Walk — The Artisan Corridor

    We begin our exploration on the famous Gallery Walk, located along Long Road. This stretch of pavement is the cultural heartbeat of the mountain. …

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  3. 3German Cuckoo Clock Shop — A Mountain Tradition

    One of the most distinctive landmarks on the Gallery Walk is the German Cuckoo Clock Shop. You might find it unusual to see a slice of the Bavarian Alps in subtropical Queensland, but there is a long-standing tradition of…

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  4. 4Granny Mac's Fudge Shop — A Sweet Institution

    No visit to the Gallery Walk is complete without a stop at Granny Mac's Famous Fudge Shop. This establishment is more than just a confectionery store; it is a local institution that has become synonymous with the Mount Tamborine…

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  5. 5Botanical Gardens — Restoration and Reflection

    A short drive from the hustle of the Gallery Walk brings us to the Mount Tamborine Botanic Gardens. Spread across eleven hectares, these gardens are a volunteer-run labor of love. …

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  6. 6The Japanese Garden — Zen in the Hinterland

    Within the Botanic Gardens lies a hidden gem: the Japanese Garden. Accessed through a traditional Torii gate, this space is designed to evoke the principles of Zen—simplicity, tranquility, and a deep connection to nature. …

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  7. 7Hang Glider Launch — The Edge of the World

    To truly grasp the scale of the landscape, we must visit the Hang Glider Launch and Lookout. Located on the western edge of the mountain, this spot offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range and the valleys…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey across Mount Tamborine, we are left with a tapestry of impressions—the sweet taste of fudge, the rhythmic chime of cuckoo clocks, the serene beauty of the Japanese Garden, and the awe-inspiring views…

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What is Mount Tamborine?

Mount Tamborine is a place in Queensland · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationQueensland · Australia
TypeFood
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-27.9751, 153.1995
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