Friday 30 October 2009

Idyllic Oasis that is Mt Tamborine

My last day in Gold Coast was spent in Mount Tamborine. Totally different sight seeing experience compared to the buzz downtown. From Broadbeach where we stayed, it only took about an hour to drive up to Mt Tamborine.


OK, actually we took the trouble to go all the way uphill for the supposedly free wine tasting as there is quite a few wineries there. Unfortunately, we actually have to buy every glass we want to 'taste'. So nay, we passed. But since we're there, we roam around for free photo ops.



Isn't it beautiful? Who would have thought you can find this kind of lake or farm view in Gold Coast.



OK, before you pass judgement that I'm a 'cheap skate' traveller, I did spent AUD350 to buy a sculpture from one of the galleries at the Gallery Walk, a street with stretch of shops with galleries and antiques and nice little cafes to take a breather.

Taking a breather in Gallery Walk
OK, this is me looking totally exhausted at the Brisbane airport. 9 solid days exploring Gold Coast and a bit of Brisbane.




Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia