Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
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Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens is an 11 hectare site in the heart of Tamborine Mountain in the hinterland to the west of Queensland's Gold Coast. Our site encompassing a wide variety of gardens from Roses, Magnolias, Bromeliads, Orchids, Camellias, Rhododendrons and Natives, to name but a few. With easy walks, plus some that are not suitable for those with walking limitations, you will be able to see the results of 30 years of dedicated work by our Volunteers. Picnic tables and shelters are available, plus, throughout the Gardens, contemplative sites, with a seat, enable the visitor to rest and take in the beauty of nature. On Wednesday and Thursday mornings, plants that have been propagated at the Gardens are available for sale.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Sarox210
Townsville, Australia334 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We went for an early morning walk from our nearby Airbnb and were very pleasantly surprised by the size of the gardens for a small township. There were plenty of different trails to follow and lots of plant varieties that were well sign-posted. It was fairly empty first thing in the morning and there were plenty of places to stop for a picnic or to read a book or get lost in thought. The gardens were very well kept and beautiful.
Written December 16, 2023
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,211 contributions
Sep 2022
If you're in Mt Tamborine a stroll around these lovely little gardens is a must. It was sunny but cool under the trees the day we visited and there were a surpising number of people enjoying the serene environment. An hour is more than enough.
Written September 12, 2022
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Linda
Hanc, France227 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
these were tucked away hidden in the trees.palm grove walk was a welcome relief from the sun. unfortunately magnolia, camilia and orchids have finished. the cascades unfortunately we're dry due to weather. we did enjoy the lakes and fountains and sooty the owl walk.
The picnic area by car park was lovely. toilets clean and tidy.
sadly no cafe
The picnic area by car park was lovely. toilets clean and tidy.
sadly no cafe
Written February 3, 2020
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Thank you for your wonderful comments Chillylin and for your five-star rating. Our volunteers truly appreciate this. The rains of a few weeks ago certainly refreshed the Gardens, but we do need more to bring the entire region alive again.
Written February 4, 2020
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Christine P
Brisbane, Australia164 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
Enjoyed this lovely environment at the end of a busy walking day. Perfect way to finish an active day. Particularly loved the rainforest walk and the camellia garden. Also, the contemplative spaces in the Japanese garden were delightful
Written August 7, 2020
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Hi Christine, Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed the Gardens so much. You might like to know this week we officially opened a new contemplation site below the Japanese Garden, right beside the creek. Come back soon and see all of the exciting developments we are working on.
Written August 21, 2020
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Graham C
Brisbane Region, Australia95 contributions
May 2021
A great botanic gardens. Presentation is superb with well laid out walking routes and good labelling. The gardens are maintained to a high standard, Th gardens volunteers do a great job in making this garden a top attraction for Tamborine Mountain for gardeners and tourists alike.
Written May 7, 2021
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Tracie M
Sunshine Coast, Australia8 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
A beautiful, quiet place to visit. So many different plants to see. Very knowledgeable volunteers. Lovely morning spent wandering through the gardens. Plenty of things for young children to see too.
Written September 23, 2021
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Wa S
Adelaide, Australia25 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a well ornamented and exquisite botanic garden with a decent variety of trails and some topography. It's decent and complimentary, though is diminutive compared to other larger botanic gardens in Queensland (i.e., the Brisbane Botanic Garden) and is not as pulchritudinous. Overall, however, it's still a nice place to spend around an hour.
Written October 13, 2023
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Zenithaus
Cairns, Australia103 contributions
Sep 2020
The gardens, which are maintained by volunteers, are so well kept. We spent nearly 2hours wandering around the gardens. It was so peaceful and the variety of trees, shrubs and flowers is amazing. The different types of camellias are extensive. The water feature is beautiful. The gardens are a 'must see' if visiting the beautiful Mount Tamborine.
Written September 20, 2020
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Thank you for your generous review Zenithaus. We are delighted that you were able to spend good time in the Gardens.
Written October 10, 2020
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Ally H
Brisbane, Australia68 contributions
Oct 2021
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens is a special, tranquil spot, with magnificent plants and water features. I could wander around here for hours. The contemplation spaces are perfect. Plenty of gorgeous spots for picnics. Highly recommended as a must do activity on Tamborine.
Written November 1, 2021
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KLG62
Gold Coast, Australia3,370 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Had a lovely time wandering through the various gardens at Eagle Heights close to Gallery Walk. There are enough gardens here to spend an hour or two.
Written August 30, 2015
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Gardens. I am pleased you enjoyed your visit. The Volunteers who look after the Gardens are very proud of them, and I shall pass your comments on to them.
Kind regards, The General Manager
Written August 31, 2015
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Yes almost everywhere has tarred pathways.
The exception is the sooty owl walk which has 2 series of 3 steps each which people sometimes manage to lift prams over that. The other area is the rainforest walk which is quite steep with big steps.
Still plenty of lovely areas to see around the gardens. Enjoy your visit.
Written October 21, 2018
No unfortunately there isn’t. There. Lots of places where you can picnic in the gardens so a quick stop up the street to get some provisions is just as good.
Written September 24, 2018
Please improve signage to the gardens.
I have just driven around the mountain, followed signs that then disappeared. and not found you.
Written March 22, 2018
The gardens are amazing and created and maintained by volunteers to a very high standard. They are located in Forsythia Drive off Long Road, north end, (Long Rd is where Gallery Walk is located). Well worth a visit!
Written May 4, 2018
How far are you driving from Gold Coast ?
Written February 5, 2017
From surfers paradise about 30 minutes, without traffic congestions.
Written February 6, 2017
Are any of the garden paths suitable for an elderly person on a small mobility scooter?
Written April 5, 2015
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Botanic Gardens. Mobility Scooters will be able to get around most of the Gardens. The are Disabled Parking spaces near the entrance and from there you will be able to drive to most parts of the Gardens. The only place that would not be suitable is the rainforest walk, but this is closed for refurbishment at present.
I hope you enjoy your visit to the Gardens.
Regards, the General Manager.
Written April 5, 2015
Thank you for your enquiry. Sadly we do not allow dogs in the Gardens, either on a leash or being carried. I am sorry about this but we have had problems in the past and it is with regret that we have to have rules such as this.
I hope you are still able to vist the Gardens and enjoy them.
Kind regards, General Manager
Written March 19, 2015
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