Tamborine Mountain Skywalk

Suspended 30 metres above the lush canopy of the Gold Coast hinterland, Tamborine Mountain Skywalk offers an exhilarating bird’s-eye view of ancient rainforest. This 300-metre steel walkway winds through giant strangler figs and palm groves, with a 40-metre cantilever that juts out over the valley – perfect for spotting crimson rosellas and pademelons below. It’s a gentle, family-friendly adventure that feels like stepping into a living treehouse.

Highlights & What to See

• Canopy Walkway & Cantilever: The main 300m steel bridge features a dramatic 40m cantilever offering sweeping views of the Numinbah Valley. Look for the resident lace monitors and brush turkeys scurrying below.
• Rainforest Circuit: After the skywalk, follow the 1.5km self-guided boardwalk through towering red cedar and booyong trees. Interpretive signs explain the forest’s Aboriginal uses and ecology.
• Cedar Creek Falls: A short 1.2km return walk from the skywalk car park leads to a seasonal waterfall and swimming hole – ideal for a cool dip on hot days.
• Tamborine Mountain Distillery: Just a 5-minute drive away, this award-winning boutique distillery offers tastings of macadamia and finger lime liqueurs in a charming garden setting.
• Gallery Walk: The mountain’s main village strip is lined with art galleries, fudge shops, and the famous Tamborine Mountain Chocolate Shop – a great spot for souvenirs.

Suggested Time to Spend

Most visitors spend 1–2 hours exploring the skywalk and rainforest circuit. Combine with Cedar Creek Falls (30 minutes) and a lunch stop at Gallery Walk for a half-day outing. If you’re keen on the distillery and gallery hopping, set aside a full day – the mountain is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. The skywalk is open daily and rarely crowded midweek.

Nearby Areas Worth Combining

• Springbrook National Park – 30 minutes south, home to the Natural Bridge glow-worm cave and spectacular lookouts like Best of All Lookout.
• Mount Warning / Wollumbin – 45 minutes south, a challenging dawn hike to the summit for sunrise over the caldera.
• Gold Coast Beaches – 40 minutes east, from Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, offering a coastal contrast after the rainforest.
• Lamington National Park – 1 hour south, with extensive walking tracks through ancient Antarctic beech forest and O’Reilly’s Tree Top Walk.
• Canungra – 20 minutes south, a historic town with the Canungra Valley Vineyard and the quirky Landcruiser Mountain Park.

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