Events

Tamborine Mountain Sensory Experience – March 2025

27 March 2025 (Day Tours)

Escape to the serene beauty of Tamborine Mountain and indulge in a day of sensory delights. Nestled in the heart of Queensland’s Scenic Rim, this enchanting destination offers the perfect balance of nature, relaxation, local engagement, and culinary pleasures. Spend time exploring the lush rainforest on a gentle walk which offers a rich sensory experience, as the beauty of nature extends far beyond the visual. The vast intricate root systems of the gigantic strangler figs offer a tactile experience underfoot, with their unique range of textures, both smooth and rough. Run your fingers over smooth and mossy rocks, and through the fresh trickling waters of the creek. Feel the coolness of the rainforest air on your face, a welcome reprieve on warmer days. Listen to the symphony of sounds as the gigantic strangler figs attract a diverse array of wildlife, the rustling of leaves, bird calls, chirping insects. Savour every moment of this tour as you meet local artisans and producers, sampling their expertly crafted wines, gins, coffee, and other gourmet delights, immersing yourself in the vibrant flavours of the region. Discover the stories behind these exquisite creations and enjoy experiences that connect you to the land. This unforgettable day trip promises a perfect blend of indulgence, discovery, and inspiration.

This sensory tour is designed to welcome travellers with low vision as well as those without.

Highlights

• Explore the beauty and serenity of Tamborine National Park with an experienced, local guide.
• Enjoy morning tea, a picnic lunch, afternoon coffee, and local wine or gin tastings
• Meet local producers & artisans
• Connect with the rhythms of nature during an exclusive sound meditation session
• Explore how coffee is grown and crafted at a local boutique coffee plantation, and enjoy a tasting of their finest brews
• Travel by train to minimize your environmental footprint and avoid time wasted in traffic congestion

Details

Tour start/end point: Helensvale train station, Gold Coast

Duration: 11 hours including travel time (07:30-18:30)

Minimum Group Size: 6 guests (the tour will only become a confirmed departure once this number has been reached)

Maximum Group Size: 10 guests

Special Interest: Nature, Sensory, Botanical, Culinary

Walk rating: Easy – the distance covered during our walk in the National Park is between 1.5-2 km on a graded walking track (some natural obstacles and stairs to navigate).

Inclusions

• Return private bus transfers from Helensvale station to and around Tamborine Mountain
• Morning tea
• A professionally guided, immersive 1.5 hour walk through Tamborine Mountain rainforest
• Lunch with local wine
• A serene and enveloping outdoor sound meditation experience, designed to connect participants with the rhythms of the natural world
• Local wine tasting with cheese OR gin distillery tour and tasting
• Coffee plantation tour and afternoon pick-me-up coffee (just the thing after a gin/wine tasting)

Exclusions

• Transport and train fares from your point of origin to and from Helensvale Station (the start and end point of the tour) We encourage you to take advantage of the great value 50 cent one-way fares currently available through Translink
• Personal expenses e.g., drinks and snacks other than those included, souvenirs & gifts, tips
• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Comfortable clothing for walking (layers are recommended)
• Appropriate footwear (for paths with natural obstacles, e.g., tree roots, rocks)
• Personal medications

Booking and pricing details

Various options are available from $399 per person. For guests travelling with a support worker, pricing has been applied to accommodate two spaces on the bus (a statement can be provided for NDIS purposes).

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