Travel like a bird for the day and see the sprawling expanse of the lush rainforest scenery from the top of the green canopy!
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The region of the Gold Coast is home to some of the most glorious greenery in existence, with wild animals, ancient plant life, and pristine pools. Visitors can uniquely see all of this, with the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk soaring alongside the rainforest canopies, looking out over the rich vegetation.
About Tamborine National Park
The Tamborine National Park features a thick rainforest, scattered waterfalls, and a diverse range of wildlife. Only an hour’s drive away from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, this National Park offers glimpses of both the Pacific Ocean and the Gold Coast skyline. Many spend their time here bushwalking around or cycling the mountain trails, even cooling off in the collection of plunge pools that dot the region.
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
There are over 30 acres of rainforest to explore with this eco-friendly adventure! The skyway is steel, structured bridge that guides visitors through the canopy. It encompasses a range of floor trails and 300-metre steel ramps that let you discover the different layers of the forest. The walk spans over a kilometre and a half, taking visitors at least 45-minutes to walk around. Displaying a diverse range of Australian flora and fauna, the skywalk is bridge high above the upper canopies of the forest, giving you a quick snapshot into the rainforest world! Visitors can see a range of glorious spots, even strolling on a 40-metre cantilever bridge that sits 30 metres above the mesmerising creek spot, perfect for your next photo opt!
Other Attractions Nearby
Eco Galley
Nestled within the rainforest lies a different kind of beauty, the Eco Gallery. Here you can discover all the different types of animals that live outside the Gallery’s walls in the rainforest. As well as learning more about the eclectic selection of flora and fauna. The centre also showcases the importance for the region in Australian history, with it being a significant area for the traditional owners of the land as well as environmentally important.
Birdwing Café
After a day of adventuring, head to this relaxing café to refuel! The Birdwing Café serves up a variety of delicious cakes and savoury items. Offering up steaming hot cups of coffee to warm you up on frosty mornings. There is also a gallery on-site, so you can wander around and see the local talent as artists paint the rainforest’s Australian animals and plant life. With even a gift shop to purchase a couple of souvenirs from your time in Mount Tamborine.
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Recommended Gold Coast Tours: Mount Tamborine Tour
Price: $109
Company: Sightseeing Tours Australia
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