Getting to Tamborine Mountain


🗺️ Getting to Tamborine Mountain

Nestled in the heart of the Scenic Rim, Tamborine Mountain is just over an hour’s drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast — making it the perfect creative day trip or weekend escape!

🚗 By Car

Driving is one of the easiest ways to reach us. Enjoy a scenic journey through lush hinterland and winding mountain roads with breathtaking views along the way.

  • From Brisbane: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes via the Pacific Motorway (M1) and Tamborine–Oxenford Road.

  • From the Gold Coast: Approx. 50 minutes via the Pacific Motorway (M1) and Tamborine–Oxenford Road or Nerang–Murwillumbah Road.
    Free street parking is available near most local attractions and shops.

🚌 Hop On Hop Off Bus

Prefer to leave the car behind? The Hop On Hop Off Bus by Pineapple Tours is a fantastic way to explore Tamborine Mountain at your own pace.
You can get on and off at multiple attractions — wineries, cafes, and local experiences like Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain — all while enjoying stunning views and a relaxed ride.

🚕 Public Transport & Taxi Options

Translink offers affordable transport options, including a 50-cent fare incentive on eligible public and on-demand services in the Scenic Rim region.
Taxis and local transfers are also available from nearby train stations such as Beenleigh, Helensvale, and Nerang, connecting you directly to the Mountain.

✈️ From the Airport

  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL): About 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE): About 1 hour 30 minutes by car.
    Private transfers, shuttle buses, and hire cars are readily available at both airports.


✨ However you travel, your journey to Tamborine Mountain is part of the experience — from rolling green hills to rainforest views, it’s the perfect lead-in to your creative workshop escape at Sip & Create Tamborine Mountain.

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