SAT 05 JULY | LD

2 day / 1 night charter coach departs early this morning

Tour participants will meet the rest of the group (travelling from other locations) at the Mount Tamborine Sky walk.

Originating from the Mount Warning volcanic eruption 22 million years ago, Mount Tamborine is located along the northern edge of the ancient caldera and aptly represents the ‘Green behind the Gold’ within the Gold Coast hinterland.

Explore the beautiful rainforest canopies in 30 acres of rainforest beside the crystal clear rock-pools of Cedar Creek. The walk is 1.5 kms and is a combination of forest floor trails, high-tech steel bridges through the highest points of the upper canopy, and a cantilever bridge that soars 30 metres above the creek and rainforest below.

The Rainforest Eco Gallery showcases local rainforest animals, birds and reptiles. There are dioramas of Australian and exotic insects, and butterfly collections. The Eco Gallery also features a fish tank which depicts a natural rainforest pool, stocked with a range of native endemic fish.

Drive to the Cauldron Distillery, and take a small tour of the distillery. Then its time to get your creative juices flowing during an informative and interactive Gin Blending Class.

During this experience, you will implement a process known as Gin Compounding, a technique used by many distilleries to produce consistent quality gin. Guided by the distilling team, you will select from a multitude of individually distilled botanicals and blend them together to create a balanced gin that suits your palate and taste.

How does a gin with orange, sage, and anise sound to you?
Maybe you prefer rose petals, strawberry, and cocoa nibs?
Perhaps your preference is lemon myrtle, macadamia nuts and honey?
The choice will be yours because your gin blend can be as unique as you are!

After this activity our group will enjoy a platter lunch in the Cauldron Kitchen. Transfer to our Mount Tamborine accommodation after lunch.

Accommodation for one night is in a premium / executive motel room at Tamborine Mountain Glades

Check in and have some free time this afternoon to enjoy the retreat’s activities / facilities.

You may like relax or perhaps you may choose to take part in one of the retreat activities including: bird feeding, mini golf, pickleball or perhaps a walk down to Cedar Creek / Cedar Creek Falls.

Or spoil yourself with a massage or another treatment / activity at the retreat’s new SOL Elements – A sanctuary for rejuvenation and balance.

Optional activities – additional charges apply for some activities – some need to be pre-booked to ensure availability.

Tonight, transfer the short distance to Mountain Manor for their Festive Christmas dinner with all the trimmings!

Christmas attire is encouraged – even if it is just a little bit of red or green, the more the merrier…..

SUN 06 JULY | BL

Breakfast at accommodation, open from 7.30am-10.00am

 Check out of your room and be ready to depart accommodation by9.45am. Short transfer to Mt Tamborine’s iconic Gallery walk, where you will have free time to explore over 70 quaint shops and galleries. Make sure you drop into the Christmas at Tamborine shop, for some festive vibes.

Re-join the coach and transfer the short distance to most charming Mount Tamborine Mountain winery; Cedar Creek Estate. Opportunity to taste some of the estate’s wines, from their range of white, red, or fortified wines. Learn how to connect your taste and smell senses to food and wine.

On top of Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard, located in a rehabilitated rainforest, is a purpose-built glow worm cave. Access to the cave is by guided tour only to keep the glow worms safe. During the 30 minute tour, biologists will lead our group along a rainforest boardwalk into the glow worm habitat. You have the chance to meet a glow worm up close, see their sticky strands and glowing bottoms! 

Transfer to the Fox and Hounds Country Inn – the Gold Coast’s iconic Authentic English Pub. Its interior was transported from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. England. Located at the base of the beautiful Tamborine Mountain, featuring authentic British Ales, this cosy pub truly boasts traditional English food like Toad in the Hole, Beef and Guinness Pie and weekend Roasts complete with homemade golden Yorkshire Puddings. Enjoy a delightful lunch before the coach departs for your trip home.