Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast
Description
Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self Guided walk through the National Park. - Once you are on the mountain the hop on hop off service will stop at set locations every two hours. - Spend as much time as you like in each area then get on the next shuttle - Visit a boutique Shopping on Gallery walk, enjoy Rainforest walks to waterfalls, a distillery pay for tastings and lunch at your own leisure. - Shopping along the famous "Gallery Walk' with over 75 specially shops, boutiques and eateries. Gold Coast Pickup from 8.30 am Depart Tamborine Mountain approx 4.00 pm, return 5pm.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique scenic trails of Mt Tamborine. For a unique opportunity to pleasure your senses by visiting local attractions and tasting local produce along the way if you choose.
We will stop at Tamborine Mountain Distillery which is at the Top of Gallery Walk, you can enjoy tastings here or take your time shopping through over 75 specialty shops along the gallery walk.
Stop and enjoy the views over the Scenic Rim. Also a chance to see paragliders and hangliders from here when the weather is right for it.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the waterfalls and local shops on this part of the mountain.
Stop at Cauldron Distillery, you will have two hours here to enjoy cocktails, gin tastings or even just sit in the sun on the sprawling estates and take a walk through the vineyards.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will receive a text message the evening before your tour confirming the exact pickup time for your pick up point. Pickup will be between 8:30 and 9:00am to the Mountain and you will be picked up from the Mountain approx 4:00pm to return around 5:00pm
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(61)
Great day out without driving beautiful scenery
Highly recommended. Spectacular environment, sensational views & wonderful commentary by an informative tour service.A day to fill the eyes, the belly, the mind & the soul.
My daughter Simone found it, fantastic the guide Anthony was so kind and helpful to everyone. I can not prise him enough took me on places that i wouldn’t do my self. Thank you Anthony and Michelle for picking me up and dropping me off safe and sound. Many many thanks.
Great day out. Antony was exceptionally friendly and fun. Lots of stories and interesting local information. Suited us fine but some people may not like the casual nature of the “hop on, hop off”. Our fellow travellers were all lovely so worked out fine but could have been tricky if you wanted to do specific things at certain times. You will enjoy this if you’re happy to go with the flow and see how the day takes you. Mount Tambourine is really beautiful and definitely worth a day trip.
We had the most amazing day we can highly recommend. We were so lucky to have Anthony 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.
this is a great way to get to and from tambourine mountain but it is not a true hop on hop off experience. You need to choose 3 attractions. Also when I booked it was not clear that i could have booked a wine tour or paid for the glow worm tour.. I was very happy that we were able to get picked up from the JW marriott gold coast resort although it wasn’t on the hotel list
Thank you for your comments, you are correct, it's not a traditional Hop On Hop Off - we are in the thinking of changing the name as it is confusing - it's more of a 'tour on demand'. Now you've done the tour, any suggestions for names? We'll give you naming rights.!! :)
Lovely tour guide and good transport. Activities are not included and can be bought separately, for example the sky walk and glow worm cave.
Anthony seemed a bit flustered initially but it turned out to be a great tour. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I did Glow worms, Skywalk, Curtis Falls and Lookout all in plenty of time with no hanging about and great commentary from Anthony when appropriate . Would highly recommend and Plenty of Reasons to be Cheerful. Really enjoyed the day
The company could really improve with clearer communication. At the start, we were handed a laminated map but given no guidance about what to see, how the timetable worked, or how to make the most of the day. Because of the disorganisation, it was after 11am before we even managed to see or do anything. 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.
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to outline what could have been communicated more clearly, and I am sorry to hear that the start of the day felt confusing. Clear guidance at the beginning of the experience is important, and our drivers are expected to explain how the Hop On Hop Off service works, what the options are, and how to plan the day. It appears that briefing was not delivered as well as it should have been, and we will address this immediately. For clarity, our service does not operate as a fixed group tour and we do not have an itinerary. Guests are free to choose any attraction at any time, and the driver will collect them wherever they are. There is no requirement to stay with other passengers or follow a group plan. There is also no need for anyone to walk long distances or worry about being left behind, this is completely unwarranted. We send a confirmation text via Whatsapp so there is a direct communication line with our office and If any guest is unsure or needs assistance, the driver is always available to guide them. Tamborine Mountain offers a large number of wineries, distilleries, walks, galleries, cafes and attractions. For first-time visitors, choosing where to begin can take a moment, especially if the day is hot or busy. The driver was correct in recommending that you start with the Treetop Walk, as it operates on fixed entry times and can take a significant portion of the morning. Completing this first helps ensure you do not miss out and allows the rest of the afternoon to be spent at a more relaxed pace with the other activities. We are currently improving our maps, recommendations and verbal explanations so that guests can make decisions quickly and feel confident about how the day will run. Thank you again for your feedback. Our team genuinely wants every guest to have a positive experience, and comments like yours help us strengthen our communication and structure. We would be pleased to welcome you again so you can experience Tamborine Mountain with the full clarity and flexibility that the Hop On Hop Off service provides. Kind regards, Hop on Hop off Team
We had an amazing experience, there were a few things that were disorganized and can be improved on, but it was nothing that negatively impacted our experience.
