TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS

IN THE SCENIC RIM

Take a stroll along the many walks and learn why the Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens are truly where Tropical meets Temperate

VISITOR INFORMATION

The Gardens are open to the public every day of the year from dawn until dusk.

WALKWAYS & PROMINENT GARDENS

Walking through the gardens is easy-going (except for the Rainforest Walk – 150 metres) and distances are not great.  

HISTORY & FORMATION

The Botanic Gardens at Tamborine Mountain were established in 1983 as an initiative of the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club.

Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens

The delightful Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens are a must-see experience on any visit to the region.

A short drive through the hinterland west from the Gold Coast, the Botanic Gardens combine a colourful and diverse range of exotic and native flora. The Gardens include a glorious lake as the centrepiece, a tranquil Japanese garden, a tropical rainforest walk and many other delights.

Bring a picnic, bring the children, take a stroll along the many walks and learn why the Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens are truly where Tropical meets Temperate.

The Gardens are supported, maintained and administered by volunteers and are some of the most dynamic and active people promoting the values and enjoyment of gardening in south-east Queensland.

EVENTS & NEWS

Botanic Gardens to re-open on Saturday, September 21

Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens will re-open to the public on Saturday, September 21. The Gardens were closed abruptly on December 26, 2023, after the massive storm that severely damaged much of the Mountain. The Gardens were not immune. No buildings were...

Download our Gardens Visitor App

Make your Gardens visit even more memorable.

Our smartphone app is your interactive guide to all of the fascinating and wondrous gardens and trails throughout our delightful Botanic Gardens.

Enjoy everything the Gardens have to offer plus so much more. Engage on a new level with the interactive map as you zoom into specific areas to explore. Enjoy carefully curated music at our many contemplative sites. Immerse yourself with the app’s I Spy activity – fun for children and adults. Or try something new with the Birdwatching activity. See how many species you can observe.

Read about the history of our Gardens and view it through the seasons as the colours change and evolve.

Explore, immerse and take your enjoyment of the Gardens to new heights with our unique Botanic Gardens app. It’s free, it’s easy to navigate and it’s great fun!

Partners & Links

Queensland Council Garden Club
Botanic Gardens ANZ
National Rhododendron Society
Gambling Community Benefit Scheme
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Tambourine Mountain Landcare
Scenic Rim Regional Council
Photography and History – Chris Davison