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

Mount Tamborine in August
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Tamborine in August
Estimated hotel price
$153
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, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

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, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Tamborine departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mount Tamborine

Airlines serving Mount Tamborine

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Tamborine

Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $407 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Tamborine

Most booked hotels in Mount Tamborine

Camelot Boutique Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$146+
Avocado Sunset Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$240+
Pethers Rainforest Retreat
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$244+
Canungra Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$193+
Eagle Heights Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Cedar Creek Lodges
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$205+

Hiring a car in Mount Tamborine

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.