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Tamborine Mountain – Shuttle
*Unlimited Hop on Hop off Option includes all transport around Tamborine Mountain for one day
Pickup Locations and Timetable
Brisbane
8:30am pickup from City
3:30pm Departure for 5pm return
Hop on Hop off – Tamborine
Create Your Own Adventure: Tamborine Mountain Hop on Hop off Bus
Experience the beauty and charm of Tamborine Mountain with our flexible Hop on Hop off Bus service. Operating daily, this convenient transportation option allows you unlimited access to the mountain’s top attractions. Whether you’re a nature lover, foodie, or adventure seeker, tailor your day to suit your interests.
How It Works
•Unlimited Access: Hop on and off as many times as you like throughout the day.
•Convenient Pickups: Start your journey from various Brisbane locations.
•Flexible Scheduling: Spend as much time as you want at each stop. Catch the next bus when you’re ready to move on.
Featured Attractions – Please look at the Map in the image Gallery to see all attractions.
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Walk Among the Treetops
Experience the rainforest like never before on the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk. This eco-adventure takes you on a 1.5 km walk through the beautiful middle and upper canopies of the rainforest.
•Highlights: Skywalk bridge, cantilever bridge, Cedar Creek viewing platform
•Ideal For: Nature enthusiasts, families, photographers
Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain
A Magical Underground Experience
Visit the Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek Estate and witness thousands of glowing creatures lighting up the darkness in a purpose-built cave.
•Highlights: Guided tours, glow worm viewing, Cedar Creek Estate Winery
•Ideal For: Families, nature lovers, educational trips
Gallery Walk Tamborine Mountain
Shopping and Dining Haven
Stroll down Gallery Walk, Tamborine Mountain’s famous strip of boutiques, art galleries, cafés, and speciality shops offering everything from local arts to delicious fudge.
•Highlights: Shopping, art galleries, dining options
•Ideal For: Shoppers, art enthusiasts, foodies
Witches Falls Winery
Sip Award-Winning Wines
Enjoy wine tastings at Queensland’s oldest continuously operating winery. Relax in the cellar door or picnic among the vineyards.
•Highlights: Wine tasting, cheese platters, vineyard views
•Ideal For: Wine lovers, couples, groups
Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery
Wine, Art, and More
Visit Cedar Creek Estate for wine tasting, stroll through the art gallery, or enjoy a meal at the restaurant overlooking the lake.
•Highlights: Wine tasting, restaurant, art gallery, Glow Worm Caves
•Ideal For: Wine enthusiasts, families, art lovers
Tamborine Mountain Distillery
Award-Winning Spirits
Discover handcrafted liqueurs and spirits at Australia’s most internationally awarded distillery. Taste unique flavours and learn about the distilling process.
•Highlights: Spirit and liqueur tastings, distillery tours, gift shop
•Ideal For: Spirit connoisseurs, adults, those interested in craft distilling
Tamborine Mountain Glades – Previously Thunderbird Park
Adventure in Nature
Experience a range of activities including high ropes courses at the TreeTop Challenge, laser skirmish, mini-golf, and gemstone fossicking.
•Highlights: Adventure activities, camping, horse riding
•Ideal For: Families, adventure seekers, groups
Curtis Falls
Serene Waterfall Walk
Take a tranquil walk through lush rainforest to the beautiful Curtis Falls. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature along the way.
•Highlights: Rainforest walk, waterfall viewing, birdwatching
•Ideal For: Nature lovers, photographers, hikers
Fortitude Brewing Company
Craft Beers and Good Times
Relax with a cold craft beer at the local brewery. Enjoy a variety of brews in a friendly atmosphere.
•Highlights: Craft beer tastings, live music events
•Ideal For: Beer enthusiasts, groups, casual dining
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
Flora Paradise
Explore 11 hectares of beautiful gardens showcasing both native and exotic plants. Perfect for a peaceful stroll or a picnic.
•Highlights: Themed gardens, lake, picnic areas
•Ideal For: Garden enthusiasts, families, relaxation
Why Choose Our Hop on Hop off Bus?
•Customise Your Day: Create an itinerary that matches your interests.
•Comfort and Convenience: Avoid the hassle of driving and parking.
•Local Insights: Friendly drivers provide tips and local knowledge.
Booking Information
•Operating Days: Daily
•Pick-Up Locations: Various points across Brisbane
•Tickets: Purchase online or at select outlets
Embark on a journey tailored by you. From breathtaking natural sights to culinary delights and thrilling adventures, the Tamborine Mountain Hop on Hop off Bus is your key to an unforgettable day. Book your ticket today and start exploring!
*This ticket is for hop on hop off shuttle transfers only and doesn’t include entry to an attractions
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as our guide he was absolutely brilliant so knowledgeable. He made our day and he is a credit to pineapple tours. thank you cannot wait to do another tour.
The glow worm cave was a real highlight, such a unique and magical experience. Walking through and seeing the glow worms up close was something completely different and well worth it.
The hop-on hop-off service made the whole day easy and flexible. It was great being able to explore at our own pace without worrying about transport, and the stops were well thought out.
A special mention to Mint, our driver, who was very nice, welcoming, and professional throughout the day. They made everything run smoothly and added to the overall experience.
Overall, a really enjoyable and well-organised day, highly recommend for anyone visiting Tamborine Mountain.
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Overall, this tour is not good value for money, especially for families. For a family of four, the total cost is very high compared to what you actually receive. In our case, it would have been significantly cheaper and more flexible to take an Uber from the Gold Coast to Tamborine Mountain and back. ( $70 to return to GC with a 15-minute wait for pick-up on the mountain)
In addition, the structure of the day does not really match the idea of a “hop on, hop off” experience. We were picked up at 9:00am, but after waiting for another bus to join us, the day did not properly start until around 10:30am. The return journey was at 3:30pm, which means you only have about five hours on the mountain. 1.5 hours is set aside for lunch, so you realistically only have time to visit one location in the morning and one in the afternoon. This makes the hop on/hop off concept feel quite misleading.
For these reasons, I would only recommend this tour for solo travelers or couples, not families.
2. Left Stranded on the Road by Pineapple Tours
The most disappointing part of the day was being left stranded on the side of the road in the afternoon. Our scheduled pick-up simply did not arrive, and we waited for approximately 50 minutes with no clear communication.
We were eventually told by our driver, I think her name was Michelle, that she was “stuck in traffic”, which seemed like a weak explanation given that we were in a rural area with no visible roadworks or traffic issues. Eventually, another driver (Terry) arrived and told us he had gone to the wrong pick-up point. Unfortunately, there was no apology or acknowledgement that this mistake had caused inconvenience to our family. When I contacted the company on whatsapp after the trip there was a insincere half-apology, i quote "since it's a public bus, there can sometimes be delays. My apologies and thanks for your understanding"
Well, it's not a public bus is it?
Being left on the roadside for such a long time, especially with children, is not acceptable for a paid tour service and significantly affected our overall experience.
Overall Impression
Overall, this was a disappointing experience and not good value for money for a family. The limited time on the mountain, the poor organisation, and the lack of accurate local information made the day feel rushed and frustrating.
If you are travelling as a family, I would strongly suggest arranging your own transport instead. The hop-on/hop-off tour may be more suitable for solo travellers or couples, but for us, it did not deliver what was promised.
We all had a grwy blast! Thanks again mate and pineapple tours. Happy new year
When we got off the bus, the first question was “What do you want to do?”—but we had no idea what the options were or how it all worked. We said the falls, so they took us there, only for us to be told its better to start with the treetop walk.
It wasn’t just us who were confused. Another couple became so worried about not getting picked up that they started walking in the heat.
The staff clearly mean well, and they do want everyone to have a good time, but for a paid tour this level of confusion just isn’t good enough. With better communication and structure, the experience could be much better. As it stands, hiring a car would have been the easier option.
Michelle was great!
Very informative and knowledgeable.
I would definitely use these guys again
and or recommend!
Thank you for a great day 🥰🍾
Cheers Antonio
P. S. Arachnocampa Lucifera are
always special little critters to hang with 🐛🌠🧲🧭
Really enjoyed the nature walks, glow worm cave experience, lunch, quick shopping and enjoying some wine tasting!
Our tour host is very accommodating and drives really well! We had very nice chats along the way! Thank you!
Tanbourine is an incredibly beautiful place with nice local vineyards. We visited 2 of these. Very nice people everywhere.
What made the trip extra special was the driver Andy from pineapple tour.
He is absolutely incredible and makes sure everyone has a great trip and makes sure everyone gets where they are going.
Thank you Andy from 2 very satisfied norwegians!
Nathan &Tam
Our pick up was prompt and the driver (Anthony) was so welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining.
The entry to each venue was so easy and we enjoyed testing many different wines.
We loved the Witches Falls winery and the food at Hamptons was excellent.
Cannot fault the day we had and the people we met.
We want to do it again with friends or family.
Thanks so much.
Thank you to Michelle and Pineapple tours for an amazing winery tour! We enjoyed our time from start to finish- it was a day full of great vineyards with delicious wines, a brewery and a distillery! As our fearless leader Michelle took the time to point out interesting areas, gave us some history of the area, as well as making sure we were all on schedule (and for our group- it was no easy task!). Thank you for a wonderful day on Tambourine Mountian!
Thank you Anthony and Pineapple tours for a wonderful day full adventure! When Anthony came to pick us up we discussed our hopes for the day and he exceeded all expectations and managed to fit everything in! We saw glow worms, hiked to a few waterfalls, enjoyed lunch with stunning views and delicious food, and visited the botanical gardens. Our day flew by and it was one we will never forget! Thanks for being our guide Anthony!
Cedar Creek falls and Skyline was beautiful- even in the downpour. Our tour guide had a time slot to return to the Glow worm Caves.
Always book in advance for anything else you may want to do. We went with a hop on hop off tour, so had tickets included for the Glow Worms, but some group members booked with the Skyline Tour and had to sit and wait while rest of group went in, as the venue was sold out. Those on the Winery Tour swapped buses.
Would be better to know at time of booking that you could add on other sights as part of the excursion to guarantee an entry place. I made a friend who booked the Skyline tour and there were tickets I could purchase separately -well worth seeing.
Totally recommend using Pineapple, especially if travelling alone, as it was a smaller crowd and the drivers were friendly and the mini bus comfortable. They said we could go to wherever we wanted and they’d come back and collect us. In reality, as we didn’t really know anywhere, the tour could include the main sights in a logical order.
I was however, underwhelmed by the glow worms!
Thanks for a lovely day Pineapple- I would suggest a pickup point near a bus station for those who had to travel into the City to take the tour.
Once this happened straight after that our tour guide treated us like we were the problem and didn’t even bother to ask us what our story was.
So all in all long story short very unfair and almost ruined the day. Especially since it was a Birthday.
The wineries are local and authentic
Our drivers (Mikayela and Scotty) elevated the experience with their local knowledge and their genuine friendly nature. We loved it and would recommend this tour to GC locals and tourists!
Lunch was included and it was very tasty, and the portions were generous too. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
She wasn't pushy with her sales pitch but had been so accommodating.
Great selections of wine 🍷 👌 😋
We had tried several types of wine, liqueur, tawny, and several shots of strong spirits with alcohol 🍸 contents ranging between 40 to 60 per cent.
The food was awesome 👌 👏 👍 with good servings. The beef cheek was superbly prepared and cooked.
At the end of our trip, a quick nap was needed. LOL 😆. Alcohol has kicked in, I guess 😅
BTW, kudos to Michelle for a smooth ride
Thanks, Pineapple Tour's, for a great wine tour!
Lunch stop was phenomenal highly recommend the salmon!
Scotty took us on a journey through the mountain visiting stunning locations with a history lesson of each venue. The staff at the wineries were wonderful, the food was delicious, and the tastings were educational and a lot of fun!
Would highly recommend this company if you are wishing to to enjoy wine on the beautiful QLD country side.
Mind was our guide/driver on our Tambourine mountain tour to glow worm cave, sky walk and lunch at St Bernard Hotel. We had a great day out thanks to Mind.
Great view points, lovely little shopping street with arts and crafts items and vineyards to visit.
Well done Mind and Pineapple tours.




































