That day I had a little trip around the Gold Coast area. It was my first time in the Tamborine Mountain area and my second time in Springbrook National Park.
Tamborine Mountain, part of the Scenic Rim region in southeast Queensland, is one of Australia’s most beloved nature escapes. Rising to about 525 meters above sea level, the mountain is actually the remnant of an ancient shield volcano that erupted around 22 million years ago. Today, it is a lush plateau surrounded by subtropical rainforest, charming villages, waterfalls, and sweeping lookouts that draw both locals and tourists in search of cool mountain air and natural beauty.
2024 Australia – October – Tamborine National Park
Tamborine National Park is a protected area located in southeastern Queensland, Australia, within the Gold Coast hinterland approximately 70 kilometres south of Brisbane. The park is situated on and around Tamborine Mountain, an elevated plateau rising sharply above the surrounding lowlands of the Gold Coast and Logan regions. It consists of several non-contiguous sections that protect rainforest gullies, escarpments, creeks, and remnant volcanic landscapes. The park forms part of the broader Scenic Rim and is closely associated with subtropical rainforest environments, high rainfall, and relatively cool temperatures compared to the adjacent coastal plain. Land use within the park is restricted to conservation, research, and low-impact recreation, while surrounding areas include residential settlements, agriculture, and tourism infrastructure.
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