Local favourites, sharing their insider tips on places and things to do on and around Tamborine Mountain – Your Gold Coast hinterland!

1. Where do you take visitors?

The Coffee Plantation for breakfast or lunch, the knoll for a rainforest bushwalk and a relax in the spa facilities at my day spa, and dinner at the 3 Little Pigs.

2. Favourite time of year?

Spring – it’s just glorious on the Mountain.

3. Best fun in the region without spending a cent?

It used to be hang-gliding and now it’s a casual walk in the rain forest or down at Cedar Creek.

4. Your personal beverage recommendation on the Mountain?

Witches Falls Winery.

5. Top local food experiences?

The 3 Little Pigs in Main Street, The Coffee Plantation, Tamborine Mountain pasta for a quick take away dinner.

6. Your favourite spot for a treat?

Chocolates on Gallery Walk.

7. Best venue for a wedding?

Avalon Gardens look beautiful.

8. You can’t leave the Tamborine Mountain without doing what…?

Take a walk on one of the many rain forest walks.

9. Brief history of the business

Getaway Day Spa has been in operation for 21 years. We started with a very simple setup in space adjacent to a working avocado and rhubarb operation, and gradually built from there.

We have trained some wonderful staff over the years, expanded our space, and are proud to offer a full range of day spa services, including spa/ mineral pool/ infrared sauna/ steam room, and ice plunge.

Our spa packages are always available as private bookings for either yourself, with a partner, or with a group of friends or family. The setting is beautifully relaxed, away from the hustle and bustle, but perfectly located as part of your visit to the Mountain.