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Discover the best behind the rest in Southeast Queensland
South East Queensland’s best-kept secret is the picturesque mountain rainforest region between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Often referred to as the green behind the gold, the Gold Coast Hinterland and the Scenic Rim, the region around Tamborine Mountain (or Mount Tamborine) is part of the Border Ranges.
Less than an hour from Brisbane CBD and about 40 minutes from the Gold Coast visitors will find a peaceful haven with breathtaking scenery, ancient rainforest, boutique wineries, interesting shops, galleries, eateries and adventure.
Adventurous travellers and people who enjoy the great outdoors will find endless opportunities for fun and excitement. It is the perfect location for family holidays.
Take an easy drive to this beautiful area and discover unspoilt countryside, national parks, wildlife in natural habitat, working farms, boutique wineries, and the world’s smallest distillery.
Adventurers can take the challenge of Australia’s longest and highest ropes course. Rock hounds can find gemstone-filled thundereggs hidden when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Astronomers can discover the night sky of their dreams.
This region is best explored by road, there is so much to see and do in this diverse destination. Tamborine Mountain, Canungra and Beaudesert are the focal points. Tamborine Mountain has the most to offer visitors. Canungra and Beaudesert are small country towns servicing the farming communities of the region.
Tamborine Mountain has golf courses, hotels and a variety of eateries covering everything from gourmet fare to fast food. Gallery Walk offers a variety of shops and dining venues but the most exciting destination is Thunderbird Park on the corner of Cedar Creek Falls and Tamborine Mountain Road at Eagle Heights.
Follow the signs and take the turn at the pterodactyl, this big orange flying dinosaur marks the entrance to the place where nature joins adventure. Go for the day or stay and play. This destination offers affordable fun for a big day out or a family holiday. On-site accommodation suits every desire from campsites to family holiday homes and romantic rainforest cottages.
Thunderbird Park has something for all age groups. Relax, enjoy the scenery, breakfast with the birds, take a break or enjoy lunch at the Rainforest Bistro. This licensed restaurant is family friendly and affordable.
Kids can run around on the huge grassed areas. The entire family can hunt for treasure- filled thundereggs hidden just below the top layer of ground. Take a horse trail ride, explore the bush walking tracks, meet colourful birds and wildlife, swim in the rock pools, or take the challenge of the adventure ropes course.
The three-hour adventure ropes course is perfect for kids from around eight years of age and adults. Play jungle games, climb ropes, cross rope bridges or tumble through the trees. These James Bond style adventures suits all fitness levels and most age groups.
Groups can play laser skirmish (more fun than paintball – no paint and no pain). This is perfect for adult and children’s parties. There’s mini golf, half court tennis, rock pools and four wheel drive courses.
Special holiday packages for families, couples and groups are available all year round. Tamborine Mountain offers a cool change with mountain fresh air in summer and a cosy haven in winter. Many of the lodges at Thunderbird Park have open fires as well as reverse cycle air conditioning for all year round comfort.
Visit www.thunderbirdpark.com and see what all the excitement is about.
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Cedar Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park
Cedar Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park is the perfect destination for a day out, a short break or a family holiday. Breathtaking scenery, colourful birds and ancient rainforest form the backdrop to a mountain playground.
Come for the day or stay and play. Guests can do as little or as much as they choose. Breakfast with the birds, take a break or enjoy lunch in the Rainforest Bistro. Explore the natural bushland along the walking tracks, take a horse trail ride, swim in the rock pools or resort pool.
Take an action adventure to the top on Australia's highest and longest adventure ropes course, play laser skirmish, or check in for a four wheel drive bootcamp.
Cedar Creek Lodges at Thunderbird Park is perfect for weddings and conferences.
