Botanic Gardens    Forsythia Drive     

The jewel in the crown of Tamborine Mountain, this 11 hectare masterpiece is the ongoing creation of Tamborine Mountain Garden Club volunteers. Stroll along the boardwalk under the wisteria pergolas beside the lake. Visit the Cherry Blossom Walk and see the rose garden with its 70 new roses in full bloom. There is so much to see in this beautifully landscaped garden.  Allow 60+ minutes

 Plant stall/Picnic areas

Stop 2

 "Eaglemount"    147 Eagle Heights Road   

This beautiful, established 1 1/2 acre garden surrounds one of the oldest and loveliest Mountain landmark residences. Mature liquidambar, magnolias, maples and flowering plum are underplanted with clivia, hydrangea, azaleas and camellias. This lovely garden is separated into different areas. Shady pathways and a dry stone wall completes this tranquil setting.  Allow 30+ minutes  

Picnic friendly garden

Stop 5

"Telfers' Garden"          Long Road               

This 5 acre property was transformed by the present owners in 2004 from a neglected farm into this beautifully planned garden. Rock bordered flower beds of magnolias, michelias, camellias, roses and many other perennials surround the Mediterranean style villa. An ornamental wildlife pond full of small frogs graces the centre of the garden. 1000's of naturalised bluebells and bulbs complete the setting.

 (Allow 45+ minutes)

Stop 6

‘Tallaringa"          268 Long Road                        

This iconic mountain garden is a constant favourite. Walk through beautiful rainforest and enter the magnificent acreage garden of magnolias, michelias, luculias, rhododendrons, camellias, Japanese maples, azaleas, clivias, bulbs and so much more. All this is highlighted by panoramic  Gold Coast/hinterland & Pacific Ocean views.  Off street parking available.    

(Allow 60+ minutes)  
 Picnic friendly garden

Stop 7

"Cedarview"     10 Corypha Court

Explore this delightful garden with its magnolias, camellias, conifers and eye catching colour. Under the spreading canopy of the 60 year old red cedar is an eclectic mix of bromeliads, heliconias, begonias, Japanese maples, palms and statuary, giving the rear garden such a tropical Asian feel. Pathways meander through the garden, tempting the visitor to explore.

  (Allow 30+ minutes)

Stop 8 

"The Cottage"   12  Corypha Court          

Peace and tranquillity have been the goal of this delightful cottage garden that has been created over the past 5 years.  Two large trees were removed to accommodate the garden, leaving a mature Paperbark tree. An Aristolochia Praevenosa vine was grown especially to encourage the Richmond Birdwing butterfly, and this season they have been an extra colourful addition to this small garden.

Plant stall         (Allow 30+ minutes)   

Stop 12 

"Harmony Gardens"    19 Ben Nevis Street

The beauty and shade of mature trees planted over 30 years ago, create a perfect setting for the winding paths, beds of clivias, bromeliads and macrozamias in this park like 2 acre garden. The owners take particular care in contrasting colours in both flowers and foliage specimens of golden elm, Japanese maple, magnolias, camellias, 60 various azaleas and so much more. 

(Allow 45+ minutes)     Picnic friendly

Stop 13

"Ashby"                55 Freemont Drive              

This lovely garden is a tribute to the owners' experience and knowledge of flowering perennials which include salvia specimens from Mexico, Central America and South Africa.  The many garden rooms which surround the beautiful cottage are filled to overflowing with a colourful array of clivias, liliums, daylilies, hippeastrums and so much more.

(Allow 45+ minutes)

Stop 14 

"Trellaurel"      Yuulong Street

Back by popular demand, this 3 acre cottage garden has been lovingly created by the owners over the last 20 years. It is both a ‘plant persons’ garden and a designers dream. It is divided into separate garden rooms, with a cluster of 90 year old farm buildings and farmhouse as the nucleus. Plants of interest include Japanese maples, clematis, many different mature trees and hundreds of different and unusual perennials.   (Allow 60+ mins)

Featuring live music Sat and Sun starting 2pm.         “Margy Row sings Piaf.”