Wednesday, November 25, 2009

North Tamborine Gold Coast Holidays

By Bailey Jamieson

If you want more from your Gold Coast holiday than beaches, surf, theme parks and coastal attractions then head to the hills of North Tamborine in the Gold Coast hinterland. Here, only 30 minutes drive from the coast you will find a nature lovers ideal holiday and relaxing villages. There are plants and other floral species that date back over 150 million years including cycads unique to this mountain region. Zamia Grove is one Noth Tamborine destination in particular where may find rare cycads. Also in the area are the world's largest bird-wing and skink butterflies and the sought after Albert's Lyrebird. Two popular Gold Coast picnic locations in this region include Witches Falls and The Knoll. For produce lovers the cheeses in Witches Chase, not far from the falls will please the most discerning of palates.

The region also includes some unique shopping experiences the famous Gallery Walk offering local artworks, crafts, gifts, clothing and fresh local farm produce. If you like your shopping experience and purchases to be a little different then this is the place for you. North Tamborine falls into what is broadly known as the Tamborine district and includes Eagle Heights, North Tamborine and Mount Tamborine. There is literally days of sights, sounds and attractions to experience in North Tamborine.

One of the best locations on Mount Tamborine is Eagle Heights is a small town with a village feel to it. Located high in the Gold Coast Hinterland Eagle Heights offers massive 280 degree panoramic views of the Gold Coast taking in the southern town of Tweed Heads and extending north to Moreton Bay. There is some excellent Gold Coast accommodation in and around the villages in the Tamborine District with lodges, bed & breakfast and remote resorts, certainly no tacky high rises here. By spending all or part of your Gold Coast holiday in Tamborine you will be able to enjoy the best nature has to offer, World Heritage national parks, theme parks, the famous gallery walk, local wineries the many other regional attractions. Mount Tamborine can be reached by car from Brisbane airport in about 50 minutes. Travelling from Surfers Paradise to Eagle Heights, for example, will take about 40 minutes, and it is approximately an hour's drive from Coolangatta airport.

Mount Tamborine should be included in all Gold Coast holidays. It is easily reachable and is situated inland and behind the bustling Gold Coast beaches. It was formed by a lava flow from the nearby Mount Warning. There is an abundance of native flora and fauna and the entire region is a joy for nature lovers with platypus, scrub turkeys, lorikeets, lyrebirds and wallabies all at home here. For those that are energetic you can climb to the top of Mount Tamborine and take in the views from Brisbane to Mount Warning. At the other end are the stunning rainforests with some stunning waterfalls and rambling creeks and streams. Located here are Cedar Creek Falls, Cameron Falls and Witches Falls which are all ideal for families. There is also plenty of produce in the area with kiwifruit, macadamia nits, and avocados very common.

It would be fair to say that Gold Coast hotels, Gold Coast resorts and motels in North Tamborine contract greatly to the Gold Coast accommodation that you will find on the coast. There is a good selection of accommodation available in North Tamborine and the surrounding districts though a lot of it is at the higher end of prices. The aptly named Camelot is ideal for couples looking to have a romantic escape and not concerned about the price tag. The Avocado Sunset Bed and Breakfast can also be costly but offers an excellent alternative with themed guest rooms. The Cottages on Tamborine Mountain, Songbirds Rainforest Retreat, Witches Falls Cottages, Lisson Grove Boutique Resort and Pethers Rainforest Retreat are also excellent but do come with a price tag. For those with a strict Gold Coast holiday budget it is worth finding the cheaper Gold Coast hotels and Gold Coast resorts in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Main Beach and make a day trip to Mount Tamborine.

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