Tamborine National Park

When to Go

With warm temperatures year-round, hiking and outdoor activities are possible at any time in Tamborine National Park. In the summer, the hinterlands offer a welcome respite from the coastal heat, with average daytime temperatures around 25°C. However, showers are common from December through April, so pack a raincoat. The park is always open, but there is no access to the Cedar Creek section at night.

Know Before You Go

• Tamborine National Park is located 80 kilometres south of Brisbane, about a 1-hour drive from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast. The main access points are via the Tamborine Mountain Road (not suitable for buses, trailers, or caravans) or Tamborine Oxenford Road. 
• You will need your own transport to explore Tamborine National Park, although tours and taxis are also available. Car parks are located throughout the park.
• There are gas stations, shops, and restaurants located around North Tamborine town, on the outskirts of the park. Facilities are limited within the park itself, so bring everything you need with you, including plenty of water (drinking water is not provided in the park).
• There is a strict fire ban within the park—gas and electric barbecues are provided at picnic areas. 
• The Cedar Creek walking track is accessible for wheelchairs, and there are accessible picnic areas at Cedar Creek, The Knoll, and Witches Falls.