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Rhododendron gardens

Rhododendron gardens

What is a Rhododendron? As well as the popular garden shrubs displaying the dazzling colourful spring flowers we associate with the rhododendrons, this large and complex genus also includes various types of evergreen and deciduous azaleas, once classified as a...

Rainforest Walk

Rainforest Walk

The Rainforest Walk has now reopened for visitors The Volunteers at the gardens are constantly repairing and upgrading different sections of the gardens for your enjoyment and safety.   The New boardwalk and stairs with handrails will now make your visit to this...

White Flower Walk

White Flower Walk

 White Flower Walk (previously Cherry Tree Walk) Due to our difficult conditions and continual disease in the Cherry Trees these have been replaced over the last few years with Lagerstroemia Indica ( White Crepe Myrtle) under-planted with White Snowball...

History and Formation

History and Formation

The Botanic Gardens at Tamborine Mountain were established in 1983 as an initiative of the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Early photo of the site before development. The 11 hectare block of land was a weed-covered swamp that had been designated by the then Beaudesert...

Cancelled Purchase

It's sad to see you cancelled your purchase with us. We hope you are still coming to our event - keep in mind we can always process your payment on the day with cash. Thanks for trying though! Keep browsing our website - and discover the wonder of the Tamborine...

Thanks for your purchase!

Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens survives from our events and government funding. Your purchase means we can continue to provide great events and maintain our gardens. See you at your purchased event soon! Be sure to browse our website and discover the wonder of the...

This month in the Gardens

This month in the Gardens

          Looking magnificent in the Gardens this month is the Buckinghamia celsissima commonly known as ivory curl Buckinghamia is a genus of only two known species of trees belonging to the Proteaceae family. They grow in the rainforests of...

People and Places

Contact us Garden Club Committee Members  President Margaret BELLTel  5545 0797Mob  0409 263 666email Secretary Robi POPETel  5545 2205Mob 0419 007 642o:robpope@bigpond.com">email Botanic Gardens Honarary ManagerRoger...

Seasons

Seasons

The gardening season officially begins on January 1st and ends on December 31. -  Marie Huston Although you are in the Sunshine State of Queensland on Tamborine Mountain you can enjoy plenty of sunshine without the humidity of the more Northern areas of the State. The...

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CHRISTMAS BARGAINS AT BOTANIC GARDENS SALE ON SATURDAY

Wondering what to purchase for that special Christmas gift? Look no further than the fabulous pre-Christmas plant sale Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens on Saturday, December 4. The sale at the Potty Potters' propagation pavilion at the southern end of the...

Botanic Gardens unveils cloud-based irrigation

The volunteers at Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens in the Scenic Rim have officially unveiled a sophisticated irrigation system. The automated system throughout the Gardens can be controlled remotely through a computer or mobile phone app, allowing instant...

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