The best camping near Tamborine National Park

In the Gold Coast hinterlands, the forested plateau of Tamborine Mountain provides plenty of ways to get outdoors. Hike short trails through leafy woodlands and towering gum forests, cool off with a dip in the Cedar Creek Rock Pools, or trek to Witches Falls. Mountain viewpoints are found throughout the park, so pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the scenic picnic areas along the way, and keep a lookout for wildlife, including Australian brush-turkeys and Albert’s lyrebird. Camping isn’t permitted in the national park, but campers can stay in nearby Canungra or along the Gold Coast. 

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.

• 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.