Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour.
This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes of a local with a guided walk through the rainforest, taste locally grown produce at lunch and try the region's best coffees and artisan spirits. Meet passionate local producers, buy handmade art and crafts then take in the waterfalls and lookouts of the Gold Coast's most famous mountain top village. Whilst on the tour our guide will tell the stories of the local people, history of the region, show you their favourite spots and share their knowledge on the rainforest’s unique flora and fauna.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Pick ups from selected locations available. Please contact local tour operator directly at least 24hrs prior to your tour to arrange pickup. Phone +61 7 5655 0716.
Infants 0-1 years can join the tour at 50% of the child fare (subject to availability) . Infants must be pre booked by phoning the operator directly on +61 7 56550716.
Please note there is no storage in the bus or tour office for prams or large bags. Kindly leave them in your car or hotel room.
Any person under the age of 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Southern Cross Tours may alter or cancel any section of the itinerary which may result from road closures, weather, suppliers or any other condition of an operational nature.
Alternate vehicles may be used in the event that a Southern Cross vehicle is unavailable.
Tour duration is approximate and is based on tour time starting from and returning to Aquaduck booking office, Surfers Paradise.
What To Expect
Tamborine Mountain
Visit a variety of mountain top producers, explore Gallery Walk, Tamborine's Arts and Crafts center. Guided Rainforest walk to waterfall. Views over the Gold Coast.
Tamborine Mountain
Tour a working coffee plantation and learn the secrets to pouring the perfect brew.
Options
Tastes of Tamborine Mountain
What‘s Included
Lunch featuring local produce and wine, beer or juice at a local vineyard
Pick up available from selected locations. Contact local operator directly to arrange hotel pick up.
30min wine tasting session
Distillery tour and tasting.
Private Driver / Guide
Park and wildlife fees
Coffee plantation tour and glass of freshly made coffee.
Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great choice for excursions from Surfers paradise
snwall,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fab day was had by all, our guide Andy was so knowledgeable and friendly. There was just 10 of us on the tour so it was great to meet new people everyone was so friendly. We visited the coffee plantation, a vineyard where we tasted some very nice wines can recommend the revolution red wine it was my favourite. We then had a tasty lunch before visiting a rain forest, and finished off at a spirit tasting distillery. Would definitely recommend this tour company the experience felt very personal and Andy went out of his way to ensure we all enjoyed.
Fantastic Tour & Exceptional Guide – Highly Recommend!
I2889MHanam,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a travel agent who regularly books Southern Cross Tours for my clients, I finally had the chance to experience the Tamborine Mountain tour myself — and I couldn’t be more impressed! Our guide, Bill, was absolutely incredible. He’s not only knowledgeable but truly passionate about the region. From local history to rainforest ecology, he brought every stop to life with stories and insights that made the experience unforgettable. The tour was well-paced with delicious tastings, scenic views, and charming local spots. As someone who recommends these tours professionally, it feels amazing to know that our clients are in such good hands. I only wish I had more time — I’d do every tour they offer! Highly recommend Southern Cross Tours, and if you get Bill as your guide, you’re in for a treat!
Excellent tour with a...
Pat N,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent tour with a great tour guide. Lots of different and interesting stops on the tour. I was only disappointed with the wine tasting. I had a hard time hearing the girl presenting even with my hearing aids on. I would have liked the wine list in advance so I could make notes. When I asked for one I was told I would get one at the end. This was not helpful to remember what wines I had tasted. I also did not like that the same glass was used to taste all the wines. This caused the flavors to be cross contaminated.
Local guide, excellent area to visit.
E6559AVrobertb,Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent with our very knowledgeable guide Daniel. He took the time to talk to us and tailored the tour to our specific interests. His local knowledge meant he stopped at lookout spots others don’t know and we got some fantastic photos. We were particularly lucky to be one of two couples on the tour so it felt very intimate and happily we all got along. The coffee plantation is very interesting, the winery and lunch excellent and the two distilleries we visited were great.
Full Day Mountain Tour
Giovanna V,Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Bill, our driver and guide was great! Very informative and friendly. Loved the rainforest would have liked more time hiking. Enjoyed the coffee plantation and lunch and gin distillery! Great full day tour!!
Really nice day out.
John B,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed a good variety of activities with our great driver/guide Bill. The easy trek in the forest to visit Curtis Falls was made all the more interesting because of Bill’s extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna.
Good Tour
Rebecca H,Nov 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Bill is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the area. The coffee plantation tour was extremely interesting. We enjoyed the lunch with food grown locally. Good tour.
Great day out in and around Mount Tamborine.
Beryl Z,May 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed the whole lot, but I do love waterfalls and really liked the waterfall. The driver was on time for pick up and was a very nice man. He took us to a beautiful lookout as well and you could see Brisbane in the far distance and from a certain angle you could also see the top of the Q1 building .
Tamborine Mountain Highlights
74desireep,Feb 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, very informative. Andy, our Tour Guide was excellent. If visiting the Gold Coast I would highly recommend this tour.
Awesome
Meghna B,Jul 23, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours I ever did . Our tour guide -andy made all the difference . 10 on 10 for the hospitality extended by him .
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