SceneEssence Scenic Tour
Tamborine Mountain rainforest, scenic outlooks and more
SceneEssence Scenic Tour
Tamborine Mountain rainforest, scenic outlooks and more
Soak up the scenery and experience the magical rainforest
The SceneEssence Scenic Tour offers the opportunity to soak up the wonderful natural beauty of Tamborine Mountain and the scenery it provides. You will experience the rainforest up and close at the magical Skywalk, see cascading waterfalls and rock pools, take in magnificent views from look out points, visit a unique organic farm, Jasmin Organics, and stroll around the tranquil Botanical Gardens. There is an option to visit the purpose built glow worm caves at Cedar Creek Estate.
There will be plenty of photo opportunities and encounters with nature.
Termed the 'Green Island in the Sky'[1], Tamborine Mountain comprises an alluring combination of lush subtropical rainforest and open eucalypt forest on the Tamborine plateau. Sub tropical vegetation including mystical fern trees and ancient cycads abound with waterfalls and rock pools interspersed around the Tamborine National Park.
Walking high amongst the rainforest canopy at the renown Skywalk you will get a real sense of what it's like up high amongst the rainforest canopy with the sounds of birdlife and cicadas surrounding you. Before you start your journey through the canopy, their Rainforest Eco Gallery will provide you with everything you need to know about the flora and fauna in the area.
The many scenic viewpoints provide magnificent views over both the ocean side to Moreton and Stradbroke Islands and across the Scenic Rim as far as the Granite Belt on the other side.
A visit to Jasmin Organics in its picturesque setting of rainforest backdrop and colourful lavender fields in the forefront is a unique experience. Jasmin Organics is a world leader in producing organic skincare on site and provides informative tours of their end-to-end processes.
The tour ends at the magical Botanical Gardens set on 9 hectares of rainforest where the 'Tropical meets Temperate'. Walk amongst the Magnolia Garden, Camellia Garden or the Bromeliad Garden near the Lakeside.
[1] Reference 'Green Island in the Sky' book authored by Jaap Vogel
SceneEssence Scenic Tour itinerary
$140 for a day tour all inclusive
♦ 9.00am to 9.20am pickup*
♦ Stop off at lookout to view scenery
♦ Walk amongst forest canopy at Skywalk
♦ Short walk to a waterfall
♦ Leisurely lunch (wine tasting option)
♦ Visit Jasmin Organics
♦ Stop off at lookout to view scenery
♦ Stroll around the Botanical Gardens
♦ Drop off approx 4.00pm to 4.30pm
Inclusions
♦ Personalised service
♦ Door to door pick up and drop off in the Gold Coast area*
♦ Fine lunch in beautiful surrounds
♦ Entry fee to Skywalk
♦ Jasmin Organics tour
♦ Luxury air conditioned vehicle
♦ Refreshments on board
* Pick up and drop off is from / to the Gold Coast and Tamborine areas. Times may vary according to the location you are picked up from / dropped off at. Please contact us if you are unsure whether your location classifies as the pick up / drop off Gold Coast area. We also pick up from Helensvale railway station which has a direct rail link to Brisbane city so you can enjoy a stress free and traffic free journey from Brisbane.
Option to visit the Glow Worm Caves
There is an option to visit the Ecotourism certified Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek Estate. Please contact us for more information and costs.
Note:
Flat soled footwear is advised on this tour.
Soak up the scenery and experience the magical rainforest!
The SceneEssence Scenic Tour offers the opportunity to soak up the wonderful natural beauty of Tamborine Mountain and the scenery it provides. You will experience the rainforest up and close at the magical Skywalk, see cascading waterfalls and rock pools, take in magnificent views from look out points, visit a unique organic farm, Jasmin Organics, and stroll around the tranquil Botanical Gardens.
SceneEssence Scenic Tour itinerary
$140 for a full day tour inclusive
♦ 9.00am to 9.20am pickup*
♦ Stop off at lookout to view scenery
♦ Walk amongst forest canopy at Skywalk
♦ Short walk to a waterfall
♦ Leisurely lunch (wine tasting option)
♦ Visit Jasmin Organics
♦ Stop off at lookout to view scenery
♦ Stroll around the Botanical Gardens
♦ Drop off approx 4.00pm to 4.30pm
Inclusions
♦ Personalised service
♦ Door to door pick up and drop off*
♦ Fine lunch in beautiful surrounds
♦ Entry fee to Skywalk
♦ Jasmin Organics tour
♦ Luxury air conditioned vehicle
♦ Refreshments on board
More about our SceneEssence Scenic Tour
Termed the 'Green Island in the Sky'[1], Tamborine Mountain comprises an alluring combination of lush subtropical rainforest and open eucalypt forest on the Tamborine plateau. Sub tropical vegetation including mystical fern trees and ancient cycads abound with waterfalls and rock pools interspersed around the Tamborine National Park.
Walking high amongst the rainforest canopy at the renown Skywalk you will get a real sense of what it's like up high amongst the rainforest canopy with the sounds of birdlife and cicadas surrounding you. Before you start your journey through the canopy, their Rainforest Eco Gallery will provide you with everything you need to know about the flora and fauna in the area.
The many scenic viewpoints provide magnificent views over both the ocean side to Moreton and Stradbroke Islands and across the Scenic Rim as far as the Granite Belt on the other side.
A visit to Jasmin Organics in its picturesque setting of rainforest backdrop and colourful lavender fields in the forefront is a unique experience. Jasmin Organics is a world leader in producing organic skincare on site and provides informative tours of their end-to-end processes.
The tour ends at the magical Botanical Gardens set on 9 hectares of rainforest where the where 'Tropical meets Temperate'. Walk amongst the magnolia garden, camellia garden or the Bromeliad Garden near the Lakeside.
Option to visit the Glow Worm Caves
There is an option to visit the Ecotourism certified Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek Estate. Please call for more information and costs.
Note:
Flat soled footwear is advised on this tour.
* Pick up and drop is from / to the Gold Coast and Tamborine areas. Times may vary according to the location you are picked up from / dropped off at. Please contact us if you are unsure whether your location classifies as the pick up / drop off Gold Coast area. We also pick up from Helensvale railway station which has a direct rail link to Brisbane city so you can enjoy a stress free and traffic free journey from Brisbane.
[1] Reference 'Green Island in the Sky' book authored by Jaap Vogel
Relevant links
Skywalk
A family owned and run business, Skywalk was officially opened in 2009. Read more ...
Jasmin Organics
Awarded for achieving the 'Greenest Formulations in a Skincare Range' and Sustainable Beauty Awards, Organic Monitor - Paris Oct 2013. Read more ...
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
Established in 1983 by the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club and set in 9 hectares of tranquil rainforest. Read more ...
Glow worm Caves, Cedar Creek Estate
Purpose built glow worm cave "provides the ideal conditions for glow worms within a controlled environment, removing the impacts of decreasing rainforests and human interaction." Read more ...
The beautiful Cedar Creek Estate Winery houses an art gallery dedicated to Arthur Hamblin.
Hilltop on Tamborine comprises of an art gallery, a licensed cafe/restaurant, a wedding venue and guesthouse accommodation.
Full of character and atmosphere this old home has been transformed into The Artist Tree, the studio, workshop and gallery of Michelle Payne and Madeleine Pinkerton. It’s also a venue for artists to exhibit, or practice or teach their craft in classes and workshops
Capanart Gallery is the working studio, residence and gallery of Tamborine Mountain artist, Susan Capan, who works onsite, to welcome and show visitors around and is available to source or create vibrant artworks either for for fun or investment for all budgets.
Mountain Dreams began operation on Gallery Walk, Tamborine Mountain in 2007 and operated there for 4 years. After Maki and Hillel’s son, Luca, was born the Gallery moved to a dedicated space under their home on Macdonnell Road.
I have been a practising ceramic artist for the past 34 years. I commenced my initial training as a studio potter with Brother William at the Franciscan Friary Pottery in Brookfield. After ten years of creative wheel thrown table ceramics I travelled overseas and received personal tuition from Fine Ceramic Artists in Taos, New Mexico and Florence, Italy. When I returned to Australia I went on to work in Architectural ceramics producing handmade furniture, tiles, murals and public art installations.
“Brigitte Doering has been experimenting for more than 20 years with a wide range of different materials and medias like varnishes, wood stains, pigments and printing.
“Tony White is an Artist with a background in animation and marine biology. His work is rich in form and texture, creating a space of contemplation for the viewer. His artwork incites the imagination with promises of the movement in nature and the world around us.
Tony has exhibited his work since the late 90s and has had his work held in collections in Europe, Canada and Australia.”[1]. 
“Debaran Wright describes her art as the diary of her life. Her work has been exhibited throughout the region and is held in private collections locally and abroad. Experimenting with a range of material to create her layered and textured works Debaran uses ink, aluminium and bitumen in her artwork.
“Maki Horanai’s art is evocative and serene, conjuring images of the small villages by the seaside where Make was raised. Her breathtaking work draws upon the beauty of nature and gives the viewer a sense of magical realism. Maki’s paintings have gained a following since she moved to Queensland from Japan in 2005. Her work has now been exhibited all over the world and she regularly exhibits in her own gallery and studio space, Mountain Dreams.”[1]
Susan Capan, owner and resident artist of Capanart Gallery, has been painting and drawing all her life. She is mostly self taught, an award winner, private art teacher and guest show judge. Her subject range is varied, although portraiture predominates and customers are amazed at the range of subjects she does paint.
Her studio is at the rear of her gallery on beautiful Mt. Tamborine in Queensland’s, Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia, where she finds plenty of inspiration to paint. Susan is frequently commissioned to paint portraits and is also creating more abstract works in unique styles full of energy and colour. 
